Merced County property record for 1540 Shaffer Rd, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $347,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,754 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-084-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-084-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,333 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,693 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,333 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Patio Area | 654 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 004-084-010 |
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| Street Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | SHAF GDNS #1 LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAF GARDENS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
Source: Merced County records · APN 004-084-010-000
Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 07, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage JFQ LENDING INC |
| Jan 07, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer IN TITLE, FIN TITLE |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202430169 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001834 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Number | 0000001834 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022001834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Title Company | IN TITLE, FIN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Number | 0000001835 |
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| Date | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022001835 |
| Name | JFQ LENDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Number | 0000001833 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022001833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2022 |
| Title Company | IN TITLE, FIN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Number | 0000019413 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1169, ATWATER, CA 95301-1169 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Number | 0000019414 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Number | 0000019415 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019415 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1540 SHAFFER RD, ATWATER, CA 95301-4447 |
| Document Number | 0000044040 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 44040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $231.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1169 ATWATER CA 953011169, ATWATER, CA 95301-1169 |
Source: Merced County records · Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,754.00 (+0.72%) | $347,000 (-0.44%) Land $100,000 Building $247,000 |
| 2023 | $3,727.00 (+1.08%) | $348,534 Land $88,434 Building $260,100 |
| 2022 | $3,687.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 4, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| UnWired Broadband Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 605 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ATWATER serves 29,479 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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