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235 JAMES ST

SHAFTER, CA 93263
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,042 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$493 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$34,270 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,651
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,619
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,599

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
77
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
1
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
78
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
CountyKERN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 20 ft²Porch · 19 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Richland Junior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Golden Oak Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Shafter High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Richland-Lerdo Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93263These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.184

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,871
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.232 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,270
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,901
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.7 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

235 James St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Shafter 93263
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Shafter 93263
  • Older than 93% of homes in Kern County

How it measures up in Shafter 93263

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shafter 93263.

Living area2,042 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,489 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 235 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShafter 93263Kern County
Living areabigger than2,042 ft²82% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac82% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than194111% of homes7% of homes

About 235 James St

When did 235 James St, Shafter, CA last sell?

235 James St, Shafter, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 235 James St, Shafter, CA?

235 James St, Shafter, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,042 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 235 James St, Shafter, CA built?

235 James St, Shafter, CA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 235 James St, Shafter, CA?

235 James St, Shafter, CA is assigned to Richland Junior High School (middle), rated D+; Golden Oak Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Shafter High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Richland-Lerdo Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 235 James St, Shafter, CA compare to other homes in Shafter 93263?

Among the 6,539 homes in Shafter 93263, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,042 ft² against a typical 1,489 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1941 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 235 James St, Shafter, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 235 James St, Shafter, CA was $493. The county assessed it at $34,270.

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