1537 South Ave, Gustine, CA 95322 Property Records

Merced County property record for 1537 South Ave, Gustine, CA 95322

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$310,000 (Feb 2001)
Tax Bill	$2,751 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`020-234-059-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`020-234-059-000`
Alternative APN	`020-234-059`

Exterior

Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	020-234-059
Street Address	1537 SOUTH AVE
City	GUSTINE
State	CA
Zip	95322-1349
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	PARK EST LOT9
Legal Subdivision	PARK ESTATE
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	GUSTINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	2002

Owner

1537 South Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2002.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2022 GUS VILLALTA DR, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-3980
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 28, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 28, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 15, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20017831
Deed Book / Page	4136 / 131
Last Transfer Date	Feb 22, 2002
Transfer Doc	0000016145
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 South Ave was $2,751.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Merced County
Municipality	Gustine City
Unified School District	Gustine Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$237,592 (+1.74%) Land $46,095 Building $191,497
2025	$2,751.00	$233,535 Land $45,192 Building $188,343
2023	$2,647.00 (+1.69%)	$224,491 Land $43,438 Building $181,053
2022	$2,603.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1537 South Ave 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1537 South Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	CITY OF GUSTINE serves 6,138 people · EPA ID CA2410003
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
unWired Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20