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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $255,000 on Nov 28, 2022

517 RICHARDS DR

MC FARLAND, CA 93250
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,628 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Nov 28, 2022
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$189,255
EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Nov 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,494 (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.$270,607 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,672
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,935
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$265,302

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.51
11
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
85
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.
1
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
98
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyKERN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 520 ft²Porch · 85 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

M
McFarland Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
H
McFarland High School Early CollegeB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Kern Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi

District: McFarland Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93250These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.167

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,923
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,512
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,743
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.8 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

517 Richards Dr 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 80% of homes in Mc Farland 93250
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Kern County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Kern County

How it measures up in Mc Farland 93250

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mc Farland 93250.

Living area1,628 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 517 Richards Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMc Farland 93250Kern County
Living areabigger than1,628 ft²80% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac52% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than194816% of homes11% of homes

About 517 Richards Dr

When did 517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA last sell?

517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA last sold on Nov 28, 2022 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA?

517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,628 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA built?

517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA?

517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA is assigned to McFarland Junior High School (middle), rated C; McFarland High School Early College (high), rated B-; Kern Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in McFarland Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA compare to other homes in Mc Farland 93250?

Among the 2,958 homes in Mc Farland 93250, it is bigger than 80% of them (1,628 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1948 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Richards Dr, Mc Farland, CA was $3,494. The county assessed it at $270,607.

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