Midland County property record for 1401 E California Ave, Midland, TX 79701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,150 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,728 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | R000036006 |
| Primary APN | R000036006 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Storage Building | 480 sqft |
| Street Address | 1401 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MIDLAND |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79701-8307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MF2 |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.280 SUBD: PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS BLK: 058 LOTS: 019 & 20 ADDN: PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK AVENUE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDLAND TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
1401 E California Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Midland County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 E CALIFORNIA AVE, MIDLAND, TX 79701-8307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LONE STAR ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, LONE STAR ABSTRACT & TTL CO |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MANUEL VALDEZ |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202212226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDLAND TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1401 E CALIFORNIA AVE, MIDLAND, TX 79701-8307 |
| Document Number | 0000002226 |
| Map Reference | CAB B PG 115 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-12226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Title Company | LONE STAR ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, LONE STAR ABSTRACT & TTL CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 E CALIFORNIA AVE, MIDLAND, TX 79701-8307 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDLAND TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1401 E CALIFORNIA AVE, MIDLAND, TX 79701-8307 |
| Document Number | 0000035737 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | LONE STAR ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1401 E CALIFORNIA AVE MIDLAND TX 797018307, MIDLAND, TX 79701-8307 |
| Document Number | 35738 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35738 |
| Name | MANUEL VALDEZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 2511 QUAIL RIDGE RD, MIDLAND, TX 79706-4322 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 156 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1401 E California Ave was $2,728, up 41.2% from the year before.
Source: Midland County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Midland County |
| Municipality | Midland City |
| Unified School District | Midland Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,790 (-17.93%) Land $24,380 Building $77,410 | $101,790 (-17.93%) Land $24,380 Building $77,410 | |
| 2025 | $2,728.00 (+41.2%) | $124,030 Land $24,380 Building $99,650 | $124,030 Land $24,380 Building $99,650 |
| 2024 | $1,932.00 (+1.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,899.00 | $126,740 Land $24,380 Building $102,360 | $126,740 Land $24,380 Building $102,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1401 E California Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1401 E California Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 MIDLAND WATER PURIFICATION PLANT serves 157,000 people · EPA ID TX1650001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2026 Arsenic resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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