Merced County property record for 261 Cedar Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-063-032-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-063-032-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,510 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,510 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-063-032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 CEDAR AVE |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | BRDWY TER LOT 20 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRDWY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
261 Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1106 SWAPS ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-2423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201345550 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 CEDAR AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4412 |
| Document Number | 0000017211 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 CEDAR AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4412 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Cedar Ave was $1,400 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $137,529 (+2%) Land $37,506 Building $100,023 | |
| 2025 | $1,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $134,833 Land $36,771 Building $98,062 |
| 2023 | $1,328.00 (+1.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $129,599 Land $35,344 Building $94,255 |
| 2022 | $1,311.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 261 Cedar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 261 Cedar 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 99.8% 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 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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