Stanislaus County property record for 1536 Water St, Modesto, CA 95355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $271,500 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,580 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-001-034-000 |
| Primary APN | 032-001-034-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1536 WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95355-3140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARDEN ACRES LOT 4,5 BLOCK 1213 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
1536 Water St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1536 WATER ST, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VALLEY FIRST CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201877753 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Property Address | 1536 WATER ST, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF MODESTO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0027791 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1536 WATER ST, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Document Number | 0000077753 |
| Map Reference | VOL14 PG9 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0077753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1536 WATER ST, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Document Number | 0000077755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0077755 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1536 WATER ST, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Document Number | 0000077754 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 77754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1536 WATER ST MODESTO CA 953553140, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Property Address | 1536 WATER ST, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Document Number | 0000050723 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1536 WATER ST MODESTO CA 953553140, MODESTO, CA 95355-3140 |
| Document Number | 0000050723 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50723 |
| Name | VALLEY FIRST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MODESTO, CA 95353-1411 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 24, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1536 Water St was $3,580, up 1.1% 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 | $3,580.00 (+1.1%) | $308,914 (+2%) Land $147,915 Building $160,999 |
| 2025 | $3,541.00 | $302,858 Land $145,015 Building $157,843 |
| 2023 | $3,333.00 (+2.49%) | $291,100 Land $139,385 Building $151,715 |
| 2022 | $3,252.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1536 Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1536 Water 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 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 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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