Merced County property record for 1987 5th St, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,351 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-075-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-075-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,452 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,351 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Old Parcel Number | 002-075-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1987 5TH ST |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-3623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | COOK ADD LOT 30 & POR 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOK ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
1987 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1987 5TH ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-3623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202217778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1987 5TH ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-3623 |
| Document Number | 0000017778 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022017778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1987 5TH ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-3623 |
| Document Number | 0000017779 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022017779 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1987 5TH ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-3623 |
| Document Number | 0000043611 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-043611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3510 CARON WAY, ATWATER, CA 95301-4783 |
| Document Number | 0000043612 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-043612 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1987 5th St was $3,400.
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 | $320,000 (+1.91%) Land $120,000 Building $200,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,400.00 | $314,000 Land $100,000 Building $214,000 |
| 2023 | $3,601.00 (+64.73%) | $336,600 Land $86,700 Building $249,900 |
| 2022 | $2,186.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1987 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 1987 5th St 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 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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