522 Sierra Ave, Shafter, CA 93263 Property Records

Kern County property record for 522 Sierra Ave, Shafter, CA 93263

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,673 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.343 acres (14,919 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$410,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,259 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`028-031-06-00-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`028-031-06-00-6`
Alternative APNs	`028-031-06-0` `0280310600` `02803106`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,229 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,866 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,229 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	14,919 sqft (0.343 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	444 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	208 sqft
Patio Area	98 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	028031060
Street Address	522 SIERRA AVE
City	SHAFTER
State	CA
Zip	93263-1824
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 1125 , BLOCK , LOT 1617
Legal Subdivision	PLAZA BONITA
Legal Tract	1125
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1617
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	SHAFTER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	4101

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	522 SIERRA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1824
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 29, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OCMBC INC
Dec 10, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE CO
Dec 10, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022101698
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 21, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0000112975
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2022
Property Address	522 SIERRA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1824
Document Number	0000101698
Map Reference	MB 4 PG 180
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2022
Instrument	222101698
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	522 SIERRA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1824

Mortgage

Document Number	0000101699
Date	Jun 29, 2022
Instrument	222101699

Lender

Name	OCMBC INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Dec 10, 2018
Property Address	522 SIERRA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1824
Document Number	0000162582
Map Reference	MB4 PG180
Instrument Date	Nov 12, 2018
Instrument	218162582
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	TICOR TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	522 SIERRA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1824

December 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Dec 10, 2018
Property Address	522 SIERRA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1824
Document Number	0000162581
Map Reference	MB4 PG180
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2018
Instrument	218162581
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	TICOR TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	522 SIERRA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1824

Mortgage

Document Number	0000162583
Date	Dec 10, 2018
Instrument	218162583

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$443,794 (+2%) Land $86,593 Building $357,201
2025	$5,259.00 (+5.1%) Homeowner's exemption	$435,094 (+4.04%) Land $84,896 Building $350,198
2023	$5,004.00 (+18.1%) Homeowner's exemption	$418,200 Land $81,600 Building $336,600
2022	$4,237.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 427 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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