Stanislaus County property record for 2540 Merle Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,789 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $411,500 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,918 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-038-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 077-038-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,789 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2540 MERLE AVE |
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| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95355-9556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY RANCH NO 3 BLK 11119 LOT 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY RANCH 03 |
| Legal Block | 11119 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 911 |
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2540 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-9556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202161028 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000061027 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2540 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-9556 |
| Document Number | 0000061027 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 78 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0061027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2540 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-9556 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2540 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-9556 |
| Document Number | 0000061028 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 78 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0061028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | 2540 MERLE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355-9556 |
| Document Number | 0000061029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0061029 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $4,918.00 (+1.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $453,928 (+2%) Land $193,213 Building $260,715 |
| 2025 | $4,840.00 (+3.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $445,028 (+4.04%) Land $189,425 Building $255,603 |
| 2023 | $4,659.00 (+4.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $427,749 Land $182,070 Building $245,679 |
| 2022 | $4,469.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 919 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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