Kern County property record for 481 Emily Way, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,438 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,171 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-682-03-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 026-682-03-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,438 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,970 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,438 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 026682039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 EMILY WAY |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6287 , BLOCK , LOT 5 |
| Legal Tract | 6287 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4002 |
481 Emily Way is owned by a company that bought it in September 2006.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 27, REDMOND, WA 98073-0027 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006230877 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Emily Way was $4,171.
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 | $333,427 (+2%) Land $68,317 Building $265,110 | |
| 2025 | $4,171.00 | $326,890 Land $66,978 Building $259,912 |
| 2023 | $3,970.00 (+15.44%) | $314,198 Land $64,378 Building $249,820 |
| 2022 | $3,439.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 481 Emily Way 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 481 Emily Way 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 |
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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 461 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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