Kern County property record for 487 Browning Rd, Mc Farland, CA 93250
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,308 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,844 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 200-052-01-7 |
| Primary APN | 200-052-01-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,542 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,308 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 200052017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 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 | TOWN 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 |
487 Browning Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 SAN JUAN ST, MC FARLAND, CA 93250-1240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201687049 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000182141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Browning Rd was $1,844 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $150,926 (+2%) Land $30,182 Building $120,744 | |
| 2025 | $1,844.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,968 Land $29,591 Building $118,377 |
| 2023 | $1,754.00 (+2.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $142,224 Land $28,443 Building $113,781 |
| 2022 | $1,710.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 487 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 487 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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