Kern County property record for 8905 Royston Dr, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,201 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 482-561-07-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 482-561-07-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
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| Account Number | 482561073 |
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| Street Address | 8905 ROYSTON DR |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-9326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7388 , BLOCK PH1, LOT 246 |
| Legal Subdivision | 67M30-44 |
| Legal Tract | 7388 |
| Legal Lot Number | 246 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 3900 |
Source: Kern County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 8905 ROYSTON DR, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202629780 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000128192 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8905 ROYSTON DR, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9326 |
| Document Number | 0000029780 |
| Map Reference | MB 1076 PG 321 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226029780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8905 ROYSTON DR, SHAFTER, CA 93263-9326 |
| Document Number | 0000029781 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226029781 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Number | 0000029782 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226029782 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Shafter City |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Norris Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,201.00 (+1,169.5%) | $511,000 Land $80,000 Building $431,000 |
| 2024 | $646.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | OILDALE MWC private · serves 45,315 people · EPA ID CA1510015 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH OF THE RIVER MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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: Verizon.
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