1024 Merton Ave, Modesto, CA 95351 Property Records

Stanislaus County property record for 1024 Merton Ave, Modesto, CA 95351

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$266,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,578 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`030-045-003-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`030-045-003-000`
Alternative APNs	`0304503000` `0304503`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,230 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,230 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Effective Year Built	Effective 1968
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
View / Lot	Irregular Lot
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1024 MERTON AVE
City	MODESTO
State	CA
Zip	95351-1921
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WILLOW ESTS UN #1 LOT 15 BLOCK 4131
Legal Subdivision	WILLOW ESTATES 01
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Township / Civil Division	MODESTO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	1500

Owner

Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1024 MERTON AVE, MODESTO, CA 95351-1921
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 25, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 25, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Dec 22, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE 365
Dec 18, 2017	Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201836141
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 27, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000093329
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	1024 MERTON AVE, MODESTO, CA 95351-1921
Document Number	0000036141
Instrument Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	36141
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$292.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1024 MERTON AVE MODESTO CA 953511921, MODESTO, CA 95351-1921

Mortgage

Document Number	36143
Date	May 25, 2018
Instrument	36143

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 24, 2048

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	1024 MERTON AVE, MODESTO, CA 95351-1921
Document Number	0000036142
Instrument Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	36142
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1024 MERTON AVE MODESTO CA 953511921, MODESTO, CA 95351-1921

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2017
Property Address	1024 MERTON AVE, MODESTO, CA 95351-1921
Document Number	0000095213
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2017
Instrument	95213
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2018
Title Company	TITLE 365

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$187.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	113 PALM AVE MODESTO CA 953505419, MODESTO, CA 95350-5419
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

December 2017: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Document Type	Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Recording Date	Dec 18, 2017
Property Address	1024 MERTON AVE, MODESTO, CA 95351-1921
Document Number	0000093329
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2017
Instrument	93329
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD COPPELL TX 750194620, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Stanislaus County
Municipality	Modesto City
Elementary School District	Modesto City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Modesto City High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$3,578.00 (+1.1%)	$308,709 (+2%) Land $133,464 Building $175,245
2025	$3,539.00 (+6.24%)	$302,657 (+4.04%) Land $130,848 Building $171,809
2023	$3,331.00 (+2.49%)	$290,907 Land $125,768 Building $165,139
2022	$3,250.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 2022

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF MODESTO serves 218,915 people · EPA ID CA5010010
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	12 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 500
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: ezWave.

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