Merced County property record for 1501 5th St, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,293 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $711 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-162-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-162-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,293 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-162-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1501 5TH ST |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R325 |
| Legal Description | SIERRA VISTA ADD #2 POR LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA VISTA ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
1501 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 5TH ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-4021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200924799 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1501 5th St was $711 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atwater City |
| County | Merced County |
| Elementary School District | Atwater Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,093 (+2%) Land $26,260 Building $45,833 | |
| 2025 | $711.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,681 Land $25,746 Building $44,935 |
| 2023 | $674.00 (+1.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,939 Land $24,748 Building $43,191 |
| 2022 | $664.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1501 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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.
The area around 1501 5th St 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 ATWATER serves 29,479 people · EPA ID CA2410001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 512 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies.
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