Merced County property record for 505 Ward Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,257 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 428-181-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 428-181-020-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,257 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,257 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,017 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 428-181-020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 WARD RD |
| City | LOS BANOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93635-5405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RO DE AMIGOS 1 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | RO DE AMIGOS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS BANOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
505 Ward Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201621668 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014877 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 505 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5405 |
| Document Number | 0000016924 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5405 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 505 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5405 |
| Document Number | 0000016925 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 505 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5405 |
| Document Number | 0000014240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021014240 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Ward Rd was $3,401.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Los Banos City |
| Unified School District | Los Banos Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $295,822 (+2%) Land $66,407 Building $229,415 | |
| 2025 | $3,401.00 Homeowner's exemption | $290,022 Land $65,105 Building $224,917 |
| 2023 | $3,313.00 (+1.91%) | $278,762 Land $62,578 Building $216,184 |
| 2022 | $3,251.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 505 Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 505 Ward Rd 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 LOS BANOS serves 48,896 people · EPA ID CA2410005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 763 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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