Stanislaus County property record for 2420 Merle Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,779 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $372,500 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,117 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-038-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 077-038-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,779 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2420 MERLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95355-8801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY RANCH NO 3 BLK 11005 LOT 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY RANCH 03 |
| Legal Block | 11005 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 911 |
2420 Merle Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1430 HILLCREST BLVD, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-2116 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200593299 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Property Address | 2420 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-8801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1430 HILLCREST BLVD, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-2116 |
| Document Number | 0000076571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0076571 |
| Name | ASSENT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2420 Merle Ave was $5,117, down 10.8% from the year before.
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Municipality | Modesto City |
| Secondary School District | Modesto City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sylvan Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,117.00 (-10.81%) | $465,000 (-10.44%) Land $220,000 Building $245,000 |
| 2025 | $5,737.00 | $519,217 Land $135,201 Building $384,016 |
| 2023 | $5,243.00 (+5.41%) | $473,500 Land $225,000 Building $248,500 |
| 2022 | $4,974.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2420 Merle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 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.
Wildfire risk around 2420 Merle Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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 |
| 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 672 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 |
| ezWave Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| 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 |
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