1496 N Buhach Rd, Atwater, CA 95301 Property Records

Merced County property record for 1496 N Buhach Rd, Atwater, CA 95301

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Irrigated or Dry
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,157 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size50.2 acres (2,187,148 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$424,500 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$15,506 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Mortgage
Nov 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN215-050-006-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN215-050-006-000
Alternative APN
  • 215-050-006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,157 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,157 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area2,187,148 sqft
Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool
Patio Area613 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number215-050-006
Street Address1496 N BUHACH RD
CityATWATER
StateCA
Zip95301-6234
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry
Local Zoning CodeA1
Legal DescriptionPOR N1/2 OF S1/2 SEC 20/7/13
Legal SubdivisionYAMATO COLONY 1
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract903

Owner

Source: Merced County records, as of August 25, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8709 LONGVIEW RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-9644
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 21, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
YOSEMITE FARM CREDIT ACA
Nov 10, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
YOSEMITE FARM CREDIT ACA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202419078
Prior Transfer DateNov 3, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000050403
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Property Address1496 N BUHACH RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-6234
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000019700
DateAug 21, 2023
Instrument2023019700
Lender
NameYOSEMITE FARM CREDIT ACA
TypeBank
AddressTURLOCK, CA 95381
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateNov 10, 2021
Property Address1496 N BUHACH RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-6234
Document Number0000050403
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 31
Instrument DateNov 3, 2021
Instrument2021050403
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021
Title CompanyTRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8709 LONGVIEW AVE, LIVINGSTON, CA 95334

Mortgage

Document Number0000050404
DateNov 10, 2021
Instrument2021050404
Lender
NameYOSEMITE FARM CREDIT ACA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
Elementary School DistrictMcSwain Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMerced Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,366,899 (+3.55%) Land $1,188,529 Building $178,370
2025$15,506.00 (+4.82%)$1,320,098 (+5.28%) Land $1,165,225 Building $154,873
2023$14,793.00 (+1.2%)$1,253,839 Land $1,119,979 Building $133,860
2022$14,617.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 136 policies
Nearby Flood Policies136 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (2006–2023)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 12 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Apr 2006 · 5 claims

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCAL AM - MEADOWBROOK
private · serves 5,723 people · EPA ID CA2410008
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2022
Lead6 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Ayera Technologies
Fixed Wireless
120 / 40
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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