Kern County property record for 420 W Ash Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-302-14-1 |
| Primary APN | 026-302-14-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,346 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,498 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 38 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 026302141 |
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| Street Address | 420 W ASH AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2127 , BLOCK , LOT 24 |
| Legal Tract | 2127 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 4102 |
420 W Ash Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 W ASH AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000091145 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 420 W ASH AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2506 |
| Document Number | 0000091145 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 91145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 420 W ASH AVE SHAFTER CA 932632506, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2506 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 W Ash Ave was $1,394 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 | $104,275 (+2%) Land $30,601 Building $73,674 | |
| 2025 | $1,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,231 Land $30,001 Building $72,230 |
| 2023 | $1,323.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,263 Land $28,837 Building $69,426 |
| 2022 | $1,263.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 420 W Ash Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 420 W Ash Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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