Kern County property record for 479 Browning Rd, Mc Farland, CA 93250
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,169 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,223 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,313 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Jan 2026 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 200-052-02-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 200-052-02-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,169 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,458 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,169 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,223 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 200052025 |
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| Street Address | 479 BROWNING RD |
| City | MC FARLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93250-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MCFLD , BLOCK 1 , LOT PTN1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF MCFARLAND |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | PTN1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DELANO-MCFARLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
479 Browning Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 479 BROWNING RD, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020172088 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 479 BROWNING RD, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 917 NEWCASTLE CT, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3560 |
| Document Number | 0000030473 |
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| Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226030473 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 479 BROWNING RD, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000005976 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 111&112 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226005976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 917 NEWCASTLE CT, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3560 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 479 BROWNING RD, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000172088 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 172088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $184.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 479 BROWNING RD MC FARLAND CA 932501211, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 479 BROWNING RD, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000143894 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 143894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 479 BROWNING RD MC FARLAND CA 932501211, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 479 BROWNING RD, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1211 |
| Document Number | 0000143895 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 143895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1985 RIVER MIST CIR NEW MARKET TN 378203146, NEW MARKET, TN 37820-3146 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 479 Browning Rd was $2,313, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | McFarland City |
| Unified School District | McFarland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $184,377 (+2%) Land $44,161 Building $140,216 | |
| 2025 | $2,313.00 (+3.31%) | $180,763 Land $43,296 Building $137,467 |
| 2024 | $2,239.00 (+1.54%) | |
| 2023 | $2,205.00 (+2.37%) | $173,746 Land $41,616 Building $132,130 |
| 2022 | $2,154.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 479 Browning Rd in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 49 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 479 Browning Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 MCFARLAND serves 14,161 people · EPA ID CA1510013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate resolved · Oct 2025 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 607 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 30 |
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