Merced County property record for 228 Branco Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,321 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-382-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-382-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 558 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,320 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 558 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 004-382-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 BRANCO AVE |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4286 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD17 |
| Legal Description | SILVA RANCH UNIT #3 LOT 147 |
| Legal Subdivision | SILVA RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
228 Branco Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 BRANCO AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4286 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200943560 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 228 BRANCO AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4286 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 BRANCO AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4286 |
| Document Number | 0000045493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021045493 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Branco Ave was $2,321.
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 | $210,647 (+2%) Land $26,325 Building $184,322 | |
| 2025 | $2,321.00 | $206,517 Land $25,809 Building $180,708 |
| 2023 | $2,165.00 (+3.19%) | $198,499 Land $24,807 Building $173,692 |
| 2022 | $2,098.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 228 Branco Ave 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.
The area around 228 Branco 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 |
|---|
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 605 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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