Kern County property record for 488 Franklin St, Arvin, CA 93203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 822 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,404 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,765 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 191-212-24-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 191-212-24-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 822 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,404 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 191212240 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | ARVIN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93203-1813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1319 , BLOCK , LOT 37 |
| Legal Tract | 1319 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARVIN-LAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 6304 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 191-212-24-00-8
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3101 WEEDPATCH HWY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-8916 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 04, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 04, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013160822 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000160823 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Arvin City |
| Elementary School District | Arvin Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,750 (+2%) Land $25,001 Building $18,749 | |
| 2025 | $1,765.00 (+12.35%) | $42,893 (+4.04%) Land $24,511 Building $18,382 |
| 2023 | $1,571.00 (+3.36%) | $41,229 Land $23,560 Building $17,669 |
| 2022 | $1,520.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 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 Record median of 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| UnWired Broadband Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: California Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 604 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARVIN COMMUNITY SERVICES DIST serves 19,669 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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