129 Church St, Modesto, CA 95357 Property Records

Stanislaus County property record for 129 Church St, Modesto, CA 95357

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$215,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,126 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`133-010-017-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`133-010-017-000`
Alternative APNs	`1331017000` `1331017`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,207 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,207 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1902
Effective Year Built	Effective 1902
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
View / Lot	Corner
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	129 CHURCH ST
City	EMPIRE
State	CA
Zip	95319
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	EMPIRE LOT 1,2 BLOCK 10
Legal Subdivision	EMPIRE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1&2
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Township / Civil Division	MODESTO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1024
Census Tract	2002

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	129 CHURCH ST, EMPIRE, CA 95319
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
May 25, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SCENIC OAKS FUNDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 22, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201836376
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Property Address	129 CHURCH ST, MODESTO, CA 95357-0211
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	129 CHURCH ST, MODESTO, CA 95357-0211

Mortgage

Document Number	0000088002
Date	Nov 10, 2020
Instrument	2020-0088002

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	129 CHURCH ST, MODESTO, CA 95357-0211
Document Number	0000036376
Map Reference	VOL4 PG30
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Instrument	2018-0036376
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Default Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	129 CHURCH ST, MODESTO, CA 95357-0211

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036377
Date	May 25, 2018
Instrument	2018-0036377

Lender

Name	SCENIC OAKS FUNDING
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Stanislaus County
Elementary School District	Empire Union 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	$3,126.00 (+2.69%) Homeowner's exemption	$249,519 (+2%) Land $110,252 Building $139,267
2025	$3,044.00 (-2.22%) Homeowner's exemption	$244,628 (+4.04%) Land $108,091 Building $136,537
2023	$3,113.00 (+6.1%) Homeowner's exemption	$235,131 Land $103,895 Building $131,236
2022	$2,934.00

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	Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% 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 395 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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