Merced County property record for 296 Waterfront Ct, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,226 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 156-131-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 156-131-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,958 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,246 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 85 sqft |
| Patio Area | 373 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 156-131-019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 WATERFRONT CT |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD16 |
| Legal Description | SHAF LKS E #4 LOT 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAF LAKES E 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 603 |
296 Waterfront Ct is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1490 N PEARSON LN, KELLER, TX 76262-9008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19996408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3835 / 951 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Waterfront Ct was $4,226, up 2.4% from the year before.
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 | $395,352 (+2%) Land $104,040 Building $291,312 | |
| 2025 | $4,226.00 (+2.42%) | $387,600 Land $102,000 Building $285,600 |
| 2024 | $4,126.00 (+126.33%) | |
| 2023 | $1,823.00 (+1.45%) | $165,728 Land $39,166 Building $126,562 |
| 2022 | $1,797.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 296 Waterfront Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 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 296 Waterfront Ct is low, with 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 386 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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