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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $117,500 on Mar 2, 1998

940 5TH ST

WASCO, CA 93280
8
Beds
2
Baths
3,324 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,500 · Mar 2, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,032 (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.$191,342 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,331
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,011
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,591

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.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
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.
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.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.Porch · 64 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Karl F. Clemens Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Wasco High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Wasco Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93280These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.63
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.120

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.5.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.27,954
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,195
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,871
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°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.74%

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How this home compares

940 5th 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 98% of homes in Wasco 93280
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Wasco 93280
  • Older than 77% of homes in Kern County

How it measures up in Wasco 93280

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wasco 93280.

Living area3,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,346 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 940 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWasco 93280Kern County
Living areabigger than3,324 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac94% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than195930% of homes23% of homes

About 940 5th St

When did 940 5th St, Wasco, CA last sell?

940 5th St, Wasco, CA last sold on Mar 2, 1998 for $117,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 940 5th St, Wasco, CA?

940 5th St, Wasco, CA has 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,324 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 940 5th St, Wasco, CA built?

940 5th St, Wasco, CA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 940 5th St, Wasco, CA?

940 5th St, Wasco, CA is assigned to Karl F. Clemens Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Thomas Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated D+; Wasco High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Wasco Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 940 5th St, Wasco, CA compare to other homes in Wasco 93280?

Among the 5,080 homes in Wasco 93280, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,324 ft² against a typical 1,346 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1959 against a typical 1983). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 940 5th St, Wasco, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 940 5th St, Wasco, CA was $3,032. The county assessed it at $191,342.

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