Kern County property record for 656 Arkelian Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,324 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-602-06-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 026-602-06-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,814 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 026602060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 ARKELIAN AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5856 , BLOCK PH1, LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAFTER |
| Legal Tract | 5856 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 4002 |
656 Arkelian Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 S SHAFTER AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012166516 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000115834 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 656 ARKELIAN AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, AMROCK INCORPORATED |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 656 ARKELIAN AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3505 |
| Document Number | 0000087221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223087221 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 656 ARKELIAN AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3505 |
| Document Number | 0000115834 |
| Map Reference | MB49 PG80&81 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218115834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 S SHATTER AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263 |
| Document Number | 0000115835 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218115835 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Arkelian Ave was $2,324.
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 | $169,551 (+2%) Land $31,394 Building $138,157 | |
| 2025 | $2,324.00 | $166,228 Land $30,779 Building $135,449 |
| 2023 | $2,211.00 (+3.56%) | $159,776 Land $29,585 Building $130,191 |
| 2022 | $2,135.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 656 Arkelian 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 656 Arkelian 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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