Kern County property record for 550 Sycamore Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,627 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,399 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-042-11-7 |
| Primary APN | 028-042-11-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,627 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 541 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 107 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 0280421100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 550 SYCAMORE AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-1828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1021, BLOCK, LOT 18 |
| Legal Tract | 1021 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
550 Sycamore Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 550 SYCAMORE AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Feb 1, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage HANDEL K & W F/TR (RT) |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HANDEL K & W F/TR (RT) |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RICHARD E SCHOLL |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000082795 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028838 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | SHAFTER, CA 93263 |
| Document Number | 0000028838 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223028838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| 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 | 550 SYCAMORE AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1828 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | SHAFTER, CA 93263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 357 SHAW AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1914 |
| Document Number | 0000080309 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221080309 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | SHAFTER, CA 93263 |
| Document Number | 0000024304 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24304 |
| Name | HANDEL K & W F/TR (RT) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | SHAFTER, CA 93263 |
| Document Number | 0000153671 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000153671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 153671 |
| Name | HANDEL K & W F/TR (RT) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | SHAFTER, CA 93263 |
| Document Number | 0000082795 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 82795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 357 SHAW AVE SHAFTER CA 932631914, SHAFTER, CA 93263-1914 |
| Document Number | 82796 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 82796 |
| Name | RICHARD E SCHOLL |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 550 Sycamore Ave was $3,399.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,399.00 | $267,919 Land $54,681 Building $213,238 |
| 2023 | $3,236.00 (+2.86%) | $257,516 Land $52,558 Building $204,958 |
| 2022 | $3,146.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 550 Sycamore 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 550 Sycamore 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 |
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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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