Merced County property record for 159 Chardonnay St, Los Banos, CA 93635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,108 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 082-581-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 082-581-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,990 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,321 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 082-581-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 CHARDONNAY ST |
| City | LOS BANOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93635-6331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | VINEYARD #5 LOT 218 |
| Legal Subdivision | VINEYARD 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 218 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS BANOS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 2203 |
159 Chardonnay St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Merced County records, as of October 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CHARDONNAY ST, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-6331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200035168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4069 / 309 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 CHARDONNAY ST, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-6331 |
| Document Number | 0000024828 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1350 E PACHECO BLVD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-4946 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Chardonnay St was $3,108 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Los Banos City |
| Unified School District | Los Banos Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $245,122 (+2%) Land $53,779 Building $191,343 | |
| 2025 | $3,108.00 Homeowner's exemption | $240,317 Land $52,725 Building $187,592 |
| 2023 | $2,928.00 (+2.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,987 Land $50,679 Building $180,308 |
| 2022 | $2,855.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Chardonnay 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.
Wildfire risk around 159 Chardonnay St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 LOS BANOS serves 48,896 people · EPA ID CA2410005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 297 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 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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