Kern County property record for 490 Emily Way, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-682-08-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 026-682-08-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,773 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 703 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 637 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 026682088 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 490 EMILY WAY |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6287 , BLOCK , LOT 10 |
| Legal Tract | 6287 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4002 |
490 Emily Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 EMILY WAY, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI DAS ACQUISITION |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201928493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000107691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 490 EMILY WAY, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2255 |
| Document Number | 0000107691 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 107691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 490 EMILY WAY SHAFTER CA 932632255, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2255 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 490 EMILY WAY, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2255 |
| Document Number | 0000028493 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $291.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 490 EMILY WAY SHAFTER CA 932632255, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2255 |
| Document Number | 28494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28494 |
| Name | DAS ACQUISITION |
|---|---|
| Address | ST LOUIS, MO 63141 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 14, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 490 EMILY WAY, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2255 |
| Document Number | 0000170366 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 170366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 14517 ORCHARD CREST AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933149278, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-9278 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Emily Way was $3,808.
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 | $301,519 (+2%) Land $68,267 Building $233,252 | |
| 2025 | $3,808.00 | $295,608 Land $66,929 Building $228,679 |
| 2023 | $3,624.00 (+2.78%) | $284,131 Land $64,331 Building $219,800 |
| 2022 | $3,526.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 490 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 490 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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