Kern County property record for 545 California Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,375 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Second Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-120-17-9 |
| Primary APN | 027-120-17-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,139 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 853 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 630 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 027120179 |
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| Street Address | 545 CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | CITY SHFTR , BLOCK 11 , LOT 2728 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF SHAFTER |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2728 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 027-120-17-9
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage KIND LENDING LLC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KIND LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023139048 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000139049 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 545 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000139049 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223139049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 545 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000139051 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223139051 |
| Name | KIND LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 545 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000139048 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223139048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 545 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000139050 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223139050 |
| Name | KIND LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2053 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $358,938 (+2%) Land $72,828 Building $286,110 | |
| 2025 | $4,375.00 (+130.51%) | $351,900 (+137.46%) Land $71,400 Building $280,500 |
| 2023 | $1,898.00 (+3.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,192 Land $33,045 Building $115,147 |
| 2022 | $1,828.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), as of April 30, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060290041012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 427 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA1510019, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SHAFTER serves 21,915 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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