Kern County property record for 918 Birch Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,500 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-303-09-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 029-303-09-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 10 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 0293030900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 918 BIRCH AVE |
| City | WASCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93280-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1682, BLOCK, LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1682 |
| Legal Tract | 1682 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASCO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 4404 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 029-303-09-00-4
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 918 BIRCH AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 06, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0216119141 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 918 BIRCH AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000119786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220119786 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 918 BIRCH AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 918 BIRCH AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000002489 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222002489 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,567.00 (+7.36%) | $195,551 (+4.04%) Land $34,815 Building $160,736 |
| 2023 | $2,391.00 (+3.33%) | $187,960 Land $33,464 Building $154,496 |
| 2022 | $2,314.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 518 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Holding Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: California Internet, Verizon.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WASCO serves 22,757 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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