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Last sold for $1,550,000 on Mar 1, 2021

296 CALIFORNIA ST

AUBURN, CA 95603
0
Baths
6,841 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,550,000 · Mar 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,858 (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.$1,715,254 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$414,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,301,224
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,688,909

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.
67
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
59
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Quadraplex
CountyPLACER
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Placer High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Skyridge Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Auburn Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95603These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,328
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.708 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

296 California 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Placer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Placer County
  • Among the oldest homes in Placer County

How it measures up in Auburn 95603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Auburn 95603.

Living area6,841 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,796 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 296 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAuburn 95603Placer County
Living areabigger than6,841 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac80% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than19152% of homesalmost no homes

About 296 California St

When did 296 California St, Auburn, CA last sell?

296 California St, Auburn, CA last sold on Mar 1, 2021 for $1,550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 296 California St, Auburn, CA built?

296 California St, Auburn, CA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a quadraplex home.

What schools serve 296 California St, Auburn, CA?

296 California St, Auburn, CA is assigned to Placer High School (high), rated B+; Skyridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Auburn Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 296 California St, Auburn, CA compare to other homes in Auburn 95603?

Among the 9,503 homes in Auburn 95603, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,841 ft² against a typical 1,796 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1915 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 296 California St, Auburn, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 296 California St, Auburn, CA was $22,858. The county assessed it at $1,715,254.

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