Kern County property record for 340 S Valley St, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-360-01-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 026-360-01-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 178 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 178 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 026360016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 340 S VALLEY ST |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3159 , BLOCK , LOT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 3159 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4102 |
340 S Valley St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 340 S VALLEY ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202239517 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000106086 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 340 S VALLEY ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2650 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 S SHAFTER AVE 63, 63, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2643 |
| Document Number | 0000039520 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222039520 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 340 S VALLEY ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2650 |
| Document Number | 0000039517 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 68&69 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222039517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 340 S VALLEY ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2650 |
| Document Number | 0000039518 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222039518 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000039519 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222039519 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 340 S Valley St was $3,800.
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 | $308,491 (+2%) Land $54,121 Building $254,370 | |
| 2025 | $3,800.00 | $302,443 Land $53,060 Building $249,383 |
| 2023 | $3,618.00 (+145.79%) | $290,700 Land $51,000 Building $239,700 |
| 2022 | $1,472.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 340 S Valley 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 340 S Valley 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 686 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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