Kern County property record for 729 Birch Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,546 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,465 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-262-05-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 029-262-05-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,926 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,546 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 226 sqft |
| Patio Area | 46 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 029262052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 729 BIRCH AVE |
| City | WASCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93280-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY ALAMO2, BLOCK , LOT 132 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALAMO PARK 02 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASCO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4404 |
729 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 729 BIRCH AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996109965 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Birch Ave was $1,465.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Wasco City |
| Elementary School District | Wasco Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Wasco Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,967 (+2%) Land $33,209 Building $69,758 | |
| 2025 | $1,465.00 | $100,949 Land $32,558 Building $68,391 |
| 2023 | $1,366.00 (+4.59%) | $97,031 Land $31,295 Building $65,736 |
| 2022 | $1,306.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 729 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 729 Birch Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WASCO serves 22,757 people · EPA ID CA1510021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 518 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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