Stanislaus County property record for 139 Helen Ave, Modesto, CA 95354
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,098 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,403 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 112-014-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 112-014-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,098 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 527 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 139 HELEN AVE |
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| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95354-0210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP A6 61 |
| Legal Subdivision | MODESTO |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
139 Helen Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2017.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 HELEN AVE, MODESTO, CA 95354-0210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199938714 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 139 HELEN AVE, MODESTO, CA 95354-0210 |
| Document Number | 0000000965 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 139 HELEN AVE MODESTO CA 953540210, MODESTO, CA 95354-0210 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 139 Helen Ave was $3,403 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.2% 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 | $3,403.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $300,603 (+2%) Land $95,933 Building $204,670 |
| 2025 | $3,364.00 Homeowner's exemption | $294,709 Land $94,052 Building $200,657 |
| 2023 | $3,163.00 (+2.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $283,266 Land $90,400 Building $192,866 |
| 2022 | $3,085.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 139 Helen 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 | 1 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 139 Helen 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 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 652 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies, ezWave, Verizon.
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