229 Downey Ave, Modesto, CA 95354 Property Records

Stanislaus County property record for 229 Downey Ave, Modesto, CA 95354

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$234,545 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$944 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`111-007-063-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`111-007-063-000`
Alternative APNs	`1110763000` `1110763`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,180 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 1918
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
View / Lot	Corner
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Storm Sewer

Location & Zoning

Street Address	229 DOWNEY AVE
City	MODESTO
State	CA
Zip	95354-1202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MODR3
Legal Subdivision	MODESTO
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Township / Civil Division	MODESTO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	1200

Owner

Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 911, MODESTO, CA 95353-0911
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201951682
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	STANISLAUS CA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2019
Property Address	229 DOWNEY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95354-1202
Document Number	0000051682
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2019
Instrument	51682
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$258.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	PO BOX 347011 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941347011, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134-7011

Mortgage

Document Number	51683
Date	Aug 6, 2019
Instrument	51683

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 5, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Stanislaus County
Municipality	Modesto City
Elementary School District	Modesto City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Modesto City High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$944.00 (-1.15%) Veteran's exemption	$262,140 (+2%) Land $139,437 Building $122,703
2025	$955.00 (-2.85%) Additional exemption filed	$257,001 (+4.04%) Land $136,703 Building $120,298
2023	$983.00 (-63.32%) Homeowner's exemption	$247,024 Land $131,396 Building $115,628
2022	$2,680.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 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

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF MODESTO serves 218,915 people · EPA ID CA5010010
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	12 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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: ezWave, Verizon.

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