Stanislaus County property record for 156 James St, Modesto, CA 95354
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $550 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-007-042-000 |
| Primary APN | 107-007-042-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,831 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,369 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,831 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 156 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95354-2647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MODESTO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1904 CHELWOOD WAY, MODESTO, CA 95355-4409 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $550.00 (+1.1%) | $47,463 (+2%) Land $13,727 Building $33,736 |
| 2025 | $544.00 (+6.25%) | $46,533 (+4.03%) Land $13,458 Building $33,075 |
| 2023 | $512.00 (+2.61%) | $44,729 Land $12,937 Building $31,792 |
| 2022 | $499.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1982–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 493 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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