Merced County property record for 1599 5th St, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,549 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-162-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-162-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,590 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,599 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-162-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1599 5TH ST |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R325 |
| Legal Description | SIERRA VISTA ADD#2 SE 50OF NE 1/2 LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA VISTA ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
1599 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1599 5TH ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-4021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200911172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1599 5th St was $2,549.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $105,720 (+2%) Land $26,260 Building $79,460 | |
| 2025 | $2,549.00 | $103,648 Land $25,746 Building $77,902 |
| 2023 | $2,494.00 (+0.52%) | $99,626 Land $24,748 Building $74,878 |
| 2022 | $2,481.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1599 5th 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 1599 5th 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 ATWATER serves 29,479 people · EPA ID CA2410001 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 580 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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