Stanislaus County property record for 1221 Sonoma Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,096 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,635 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Line of Credit Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 067-008-086-000 |
| Primary APN | 067-008-086-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,096 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1221 SONOMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95355-3920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SONOMA GARDENS BLK 1455 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SONOMA GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 1455 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 905 |
1221 Sonoma Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1221 SONOMA AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-3920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO BANK NA |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Property Address | 1221 SONOMA AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-3920 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 SONOMA AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-3920 |
| Document Number | 0000057487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0057487 |
| Name | BMO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1221 SONOMA AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-3920 |
| Document Number | 0000055934 |
| Map Reference | PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0055934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1221 SONOMA AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-3920 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1221 Sonoma Ave was $3,635, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,635.00 (+1.14%) | $320,671 (+2%) Land $125,590 Building $195,081 |
| 2025 | $3,594.00 | $314,384 Land $123,128 Building $191,256 |
| 2023 | $1,307.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,196 Land $30,024 Building $91,172 |
| 2022 | $1,274.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1221 Sonoma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1221 Sonoma 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 |
|---|
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 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 |
| 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 672 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 |
| ezWave Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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