Kern County property record for 499 Handel Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,900 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,735 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-552-09-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 028-552-09-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 494 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Patio Area | 672 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 028552099 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 499 HANDEL AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-1875 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6301 , BLOCK , LOT 12 |
| Legal Tract | 6301 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
499 Handel Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2014.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 POTTER ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010116865 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 499 Handel Ave was $6,735, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $516,485 (+2%) Land $81,269 Building $435,216 | |
| 2025 | $6,735.00 (+1.81%) | $506,359 Land $79,676 Building $426,683 |
| 2024 | $6,615.00 (+3.31%) | |
| 2023 | $6,403.00 (+2.43%) | $486,698 Land $76,583 Building $410,115 |
| 2022 | $6,251.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 499 Handel Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 499 Handel Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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