Tuolumne County property record for 16551 Wards Ferry Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 167 acres (7,296,736 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $549,500 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,169 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 065-010-022-000 |
| Primary APN | 065-010-022-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,296,736 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 065-010-022 |
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| Street Address | 16551 WARDS FERRY RD |
| City | GROVELAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AE-37 |
| Legal Description | PAR A R/S 38-07 167.51AC POR SEC 11 12 T1S R15E |
| Legal Subdivision | GROVELAND |
| Jurisdiction | TUOLUMNE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GROVELAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4045 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
Source: Tuolumne County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1416 HILLMONT AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-1109 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PLACER FOREECLOUSER INC |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back ART BANKS |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage ART BANKS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20262247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005393 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUOLUMNE CA |
| Property Address | 16551 WARDS FERRY RD, SONORA, CA 95370 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 355 MAUREEN LN, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-2268 |
| Document Number | 0000005843 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025005843 |
| Name | PLACER FOREECLOUSER INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | AUBURN, CA 95603 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TUOLUMNE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16551 WARDS FERRY RD, SONORA, CA 95370 |
| Document Number | 0000002247 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1416 HILLMONT AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-1109 |
| Document Number | 0000002248 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002248 |
| Name | ART BANKS |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUOLUMNE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16551 WARDS FERRY RD, SONORA, CA 95370 |
| Document Number | 0000002246 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 355 MAUREEN LN, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-2268 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TUOLUMNE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16551 WARDS FERRY RD, SONORA, CA 95370 |
| Document Number | 0000002793 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002793 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 296 WYLDEWOOD DR, MURPHYS, CA 95247-9502 |
| Document Number | 0000002794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002794 |
| Name | ART BANKS |
|---|
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Tuolumne County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne County |
| Unified School District | Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $617,100 (-5.06%) Land $510,000 Building $107,100 | ||
| 2025 | $7,169.00 (-26.75%) | $650,000 (-25.03%) Land $500,000 Building $150,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,787.00 (+3.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,483.00 (+78.02%) | $867,000 Land $612,000 Building $255,000 | $791,730 |
| 2022 | $5,327.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 21, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 47% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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