Stanislaus County property record for 3953 Podocarpus Dr, Ceres, CA 95307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,451 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,693 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 069-046-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 069-046-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,143 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,451 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Street Address | 3953 PODOCARPUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | CERES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95307-7191 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORTIZ (42M17) BLOCK 7773 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORTIZ |
| Legal Block | 7773 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 3003 |
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3953 PODOCARPUS DR, CERES, CA 95307-7191 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200885775 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Property Address | 3953 PODOCARPUS DR, CERES, CA 95307-7191 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000055397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0055397 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Property Address | 3953 PODOCARPUS DR, CERES, CA 95307-7191 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000051769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0051769 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GILBERT, AZ 85297 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Municipality | Ceres City |
| Unified School District | Ceres Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,693.00 (+0.21%) | $366,112 (+2%) Land $98,506 Building $267,606 |
| 2025 | $4,683.00 (+9.31%) | $358,934 (+4.04%) Land $96,575 Building $262,359 |
| 2023 | $4,284.00 (+1.18%) | $344,998 Land $92,826 Building $252,172 |
| 2022 | $4,234.00 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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