Kern County property record for 538 Central Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Service Station & Convenience Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,804 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,617 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-230-09-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 027-230-09-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,804 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,804 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 027230093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2122 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station & Convenience Store |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY SHFTR , BLOCK 22 , LOT 5-8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAFTER |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2122 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199710602 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000087258 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $396,564 (+2%) Land $139,684 Building $256,880 | |
| 2025 | $4,617.00 (+4.88%) | $388,790 (+4.04%) Land $136,946 Building $251,844 |
| 2023 | $4,402.00 (+2.32%) | $373,694 Land $131,629 Building $242,065 |
| 2022 | $4,302.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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: 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 473 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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