Stanislaus County property record for 517 Benson Ave, Modesto, CA 95354
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $990 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 035-037-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 035-037-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 517 BENSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95354-3831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
517 Benson Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2008.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 BENSON AVE, MODESTO, CA 95354-3831 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008105075 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000156888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Benson Ave was $990, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Elementary School District | Modesto City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Modesto City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $990.00 (+1.75%) | $51,212 (+2%) Land $19,694 Building $31,518 |
| 2025 | $973.00 | $50,208 Land $19,308 Building $30,900 |
| 2023 | $919.00 (+2.57%) | $48,260 Land $18,559 Building $29,701 |
| 2022 | $896.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 517 Benson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 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.
The area around 517 Benson 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 |
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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 MODESTO serves 218,915 people · EPA ID CA5010010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2025–2027) 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 499 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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