Stanislaus County property record for 2421 Merle Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,763 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,329 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-003-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 077-003-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,763 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2421 MERLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95355-9571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALNUT TREE ESTATES BLK 11031 LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT TREE ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 11031 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 911 |
2421 Merle Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2005.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2421 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-9571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199979452 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000147903 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Property Address | 2421 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000075941 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 2421 MERLE AVE MODESTO CA 953559571, MODESTO, CA 95355-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000075941 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 75941 |
| Name | LADERA LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | LADERA RANCH, CA 92694 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2421 Merle Ave was $2,329, up 1.6% 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 | $2,329.00 (+1.61%) | $211,617 (+2%) Land $47,017 Building $164,600 |
| 2025 | $2,292.00 | $207,469 Land $46,096 Building $161,373 |
| 2023 | $2,208.00 (+4.25%) | $199,414 Land $44,307 Building $155,107 |
| 2022 | $2,118.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2421 Merle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 2421 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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