Merced County property record for 494 Cedar Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $580 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-083-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-083-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-083-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 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 8 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE PARK AC |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
494 Cedar Ave is held in a trust since December 2013.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1530 CASTLE ST, ATWATER, CA 95301-4141 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200913818 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Cedar Ave was $580.
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 | $52,520 (+2%) Land $26,260 Building $26,260 | |
| 2025 | $580.00 | $51,492 Land $25,746 Building $25,746 |
| 2023 | $553.00 (+1.47%) | $49,496 Land $24,748 Building $24,748 |
| 2022 | $545.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 494 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 494 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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