Kern County property record for 316 Elm St, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,747 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-153-11-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 028-153-11-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,730 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,117 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Account Number | 028153112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 316 ELM ST |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1478 , BLOCK , LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1478 CITY SHAFTER |
| Legal Tract | 1478 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
316 Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 ELM ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200968387 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000157000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 316 ELM ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2210 |
| Document Number | 0000105210 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026105210 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET TITLE, ROCKET CLOSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 ELM ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2210 |
| Document Number | 0000105210, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026105210 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 316 ELM ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2210 |
| Document Number | 0000123164 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | TSI TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, TSI TITLE CO/CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 316 ELM ST SHAFTER CA 932632210, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2210 |
| Document Number | 0000123164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 123164 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 316 Elm St was $1,747 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Shafter City |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Richland Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $135,271 (+2%) Land $39,395 Building $95,876 | |
| 2025 | $1,747.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,620 Land $38,623 Building $93,997 |
| 2023 | $1,659.00 (+4.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $127,472 Land $37,124 Building $90,348 |
| 2022 | $1,593.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 316 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 316 Elm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SHAFTER serves 21,915 people · EPA ID CA1510019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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