Kern County property record for 447 Walnut St, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-121-04-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 028-121-04-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 241 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 028121044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 447 WALNUT ST |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1540 , BLOCK , LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1540 |
| Legal Tract | 1540 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
447 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CLEARPATH LENDING |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CLEARPATH LENDING |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer KELLEY ESCROW |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018123057 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000166466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000151648 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225151648 |
| Name | CLEARPATH LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000178659 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220178659 |
| Name | CLEARPATH LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003619 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218003619 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACE TITLE ER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000089362 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219089362 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000123056 |
| Map Reference | MB7 PG87 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218123056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000123058 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218123058 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 447 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000123057 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 123057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | KELLEY ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 447 WALNUT ST SHAFTER CA 932632243, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2243 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 447 Walnut St was $2,798 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 | $227,561 (+2%) Land $68,267 Building $159,294 | |
| 2025 | $2,798.00 Homeowner's exemption | $223,100 Land $66,929 Building $156,171 |
| 2023 | $2,660.00 (+3.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,438 Land $64,331 Building $150,107 |
| 2022 | $2,578.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 447 Walnut 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.
Wildfire risk around 447 Walnut St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 427 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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