Kern County property record for 542 Poso St, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,599 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $227,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,040 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-080-17-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 027-080-17-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 027080175 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 POSO ST |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | CITY SHFTR , BLOCK 7 , LOT 5&6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF SHAFTER |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
542 Poso St, a duplex, is held in a trust since May 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 925 KATIE CT, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3202 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200640830 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000113799 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 542 POSO ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2142 |
| Document Number | 0000113799 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222113799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 925 KATIE CT, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3202 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Poso St was $3,040.
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 | $316,398 (+43.17%) Land $34,838 Building $281,560 | |
| 2025 | $3,040.00 | $221,000 Land $50,000 Building $171,000 |
| 2023 | $2,860.00 (+30.47%) | $210,000 Land $50,000 Building $160,000 |
| 2022 | $2,192.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 542 Poso St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 542 Poso St 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 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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