Merced County property record for 1629 Drakeley Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,314 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-182-025-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-182-025-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,249 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 363 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-182-025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1629 DRAKELEY AVE |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-3512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R325 |
| Legal Description | SIERRA VISTA ADD POR LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA VISTA ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
1629 Drakeley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1629 DRAKELEY AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-3512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BBVA USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1629 DRAKELEY AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-3512 |
| Document Number | 0000003556 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024003556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1629 DRAKELEY AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-3512 |
| Document Number | 0000003557 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024003557 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 1629 DRAKELEY AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-3512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1629 DRAKELEY AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-3512 |
| Document Number | 0000044180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020044180 |
| Name | BBVA USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MERCED, CA 95340 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 6, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1629 Drakeley Ave was $3,314.
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 | $317,220 (+3.67%) Land $104,040 Building $213,180 | |
| 2025 | $3,314.00 | $306,000 Land $102,000 Building $204,000 |
| 2023 | $1,523.00 (+1.13%) | $140,922 Land $40,427 Building $100,495 |
| 2022 | $1,506.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1629 Drakeley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1629 Drakeley Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 512 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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