Kern County property record for 917 Poplar Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,330 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,573 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $306,500 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-244-03-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 029-244-03-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,164 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,330 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,573 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 514 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 029244035 |
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| Street Address | 917 POPLAR AVE |
| City | WASCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93280-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1372 , BLOCK , LOT 34 |
| Legal Tract | 1372 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASCO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 4404 |
917 Poplar Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 POPLAR AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017156504 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 917 POPLAR AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000156504 |
| Map Reference | MB6 PG60 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217156504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 917 POPLAR AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1616 |
| Document Number | 0000156505 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217156505 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 Poplar Ave was $3,935.
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 | $319,156 (+2%) Land $63,829 Building $255,327 | |
| 2025 | $3,935.00 | $312,899 Land $62,578 Building $250,321 |
| 2023 | $3,662.00 (+2.75%) | $300,750 Land $60,149 Building $240,601 |
| 2022 | $3,564.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 917 Poplar 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 917 Poplar 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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