Merced County property record for 482 Cedar Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,500 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-083-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-083-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-083-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 482 CEDAR AVE |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | CASTLE PK AC LOT 7 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE PARK AC |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
482 Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 482 CEDAR AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201535232 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 482 CEDAR AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4416 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 482 CEDAR AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4416 |
| Document Number | 0000045304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021045304 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 482 CEDAR AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4416 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020633 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018020633 |
| Name | MERIDIAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 482 Cedar Ave was $1,355 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.6% 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 | $133,175 (+2%) Land $48,294 Building $84,881 | |
| 2025 | $1,355.00 (+2.57%) | $130,565 Land $47,348 Building $83,217 |
| 2024 | $1,321.00 (+2.72%) | |
| 2023 | $1,286.00 (+1.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,497 Land $45,510 Building $79,987 |
| 2022 | $1,269.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 482 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.
The area around 482 Cedar Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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: 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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