Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $249,000 on May 13, 2015
5981 WATERASH WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,128 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
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.$249,000 · May 13, 2015
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,570 (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.$317,495 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,418
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$250,077
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,271
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.41
31
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
65
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
49
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
40
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
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.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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)
CountySACRAMENTO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(7)
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.
EMH
Charles Mack Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
Samuel Jackman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
Valley High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
District: Elk Grove Unified School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 95823These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111
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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.84,096
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,219 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,328
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,002
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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
5981 Waterash Way 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 95% of homes in Sacramento 95823
- Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Sacramento 95823
- Newer than 65% of homes in Parkway
How it measures up in Sacramento 95823
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sacramento 95823.
Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 95% of homes nearby
Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger
Bigger than 80% of homes nearby
Year built1980
OlderTypical 1981Newer
Newer than 50% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Parkway | Sacramento 95823 | Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,128 ft² | 94% of homes | 95% of homes | 73% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.19 ac | 79% of homes | 80% of homes | 67% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1980 | 65% of homes | 50% of homes | 48% of homes |
About 5981 Waterash Way
When did 5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA last sell?
5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA last sold on May 13, 2015 for $249,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA?
5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.
When was 5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA built?
5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA?
5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA is assigned to Charles Mack Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Samuel Jackman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Valley High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Elk Grove Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA compare to other homes in Sacramento 95823?
Among the 17,638 homes in Sacramento 95823, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1980 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 5981 Waterash Way, Sacramento, CA was $3,570. The county assessed it at $317,495.
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