Kern County property record for 537 Escalante Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-631-07-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 026-631-07-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,365 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,726 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 609 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 026631077 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 ESCALANTE AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-9627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6179 , BLOCK , LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 6179 |
| Legal Tract | 6179 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4002 |
537 Escalante Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 ESCALANTE AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019129249 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000129249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 537 ESCALANTE AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9627 |
| Document Number | 0000129249 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 129249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 537 ESCALANTE AVE SHAFTER CA 932639627, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9627 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 537 ESCALANTE AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9627 |
| Document Number | 0000129248 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 129248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $231.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 537 ESCALANTE AVE SHAFTER CA 932639627, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9627 |
| Document Number | 129250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 129250 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 537 ESCALANTE AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9627 |
| Document Number | 0000037180 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2017 |
| 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 | 537 ESCALANTE AVE SHAFTER CA 932639627, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9627 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Escalante Ave was $3,042.
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 | $234,253 (+2%) Land $66,928 Building $167,325 | |
| 2025 | $3,042.00 | $229,661 Land $65,616 Building $164,045 |
| 2023 | $2,895.00 (+3.06%) | $220,745 Land $63,069 Building $157,676 |
| 2022 | $2,809.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 Escalante 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.
The area around 537 Escalante Ave 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 |
|---|
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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