331 Ward Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635 Property Records

Merced County property record for 331 Ward Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$330,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$4,326 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN428-090-009-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN428-090-009-000
Alternative APN
  • 428-090-009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,786 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,266 sqft
1st Floor Area1,786 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area47 sqft
Patio Area47 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number428-090-009
Street Address331 WARD RD
CityLOS BANOS
StateCA
Zip93635-5444
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionJO-LIN PK MAN 1 LOT 104
Legal SubdivisionJO LIN PARK MANOR 01
Legal Lot Number104
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS BANOS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract2306

Owner

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORP
Nov 2, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 2, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
PARKSIDE LNDG
May 31, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Mar 9, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Jun 30, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201834243
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000034244
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Property Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2022
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444

Mortgage

Document Number0000002292
DateJan 11, 2022
Instrument2022002292
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 1, 2042

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Property Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444

Mortgage

Document Number0000033049
DateSep 17, 2020
Instrument2020033049
Lender
NameROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT MILL, SC 29715
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateNov 2, 2018
Property Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
Document Number0000034244
Instrument DateOct 31, 2018
Instrument34244
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address331 WARD RD LOS BANOS CA 936355444, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateNov 2, 2018
Property Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
Document Number0000034243
Instrument DateJul 27, 2018
Instrument34243
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$363.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address331 WARD RD LOS BANOS CA 936355444, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444

Mortgage

Document Number34245
DateNov 2, 2018
Instrument34245
Lender
NamePARKSIDE LNDG
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2048

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMay 31, 2018
Property Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
Document Number0000016259
Instrument DateMay 24, 2018
Instrument16259
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$278.30
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address7291 MONTEREY ST GILROY CA 950206921, GILROY, CA 95020-6921

March 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMar 9, 2018
Property Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
Document Number0000006928
Instrument DateMar 6, 2018
Instrument6928
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$313.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2017
Property Address331 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444
Document Number0000020906
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2016
Instrument20906
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address331 WARD RD LOS BANOS CA 936355444, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5444

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
MunicipalityLos Banos City
Unified School DistrictLos Banos Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$375,475 (+2%) Land $96,712 Building $278,763
2025$4,326.00 (+4.87%)$368,114 (+4.04%) Land $94,816 Building $273,298
2023$4,125.00 (+1.83%)$353,822 Land $91,135 Building $262,687
2022$4,051.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LOS BANOS
serves 48,896 people · EPA ID CA2410005
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 763 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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