Stanislaus County property record for 517 Downing Ln, Empire, CA 95319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,064 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-037-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 009-037-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 517 DOWNING LN |
|---|---|
| City | EMPIRE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENTERPRISE HOMES NO. 1 (22M34), LOT 5 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | ENTERPRISE HOMES 01 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
517 Downing Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 832, EMPIRE, CA 95319-0832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 517 DOWNING LN, EMPIRE, CA 95319 |
| Document Number | 0000027851 |
| Map Reference | VOL 22 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0027851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 832, EMPIRE, CA 95319-0832 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Downing Ln was $1,064 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Elementary School District | Empire Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Modesto City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,064.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,270 (+2%) Land $12,627 Building $58,643 |
| 2025 | $1,041.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,874 Land $12,380 Building $57,494 |
| 2023 | $1,188.00 (+8.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,162 Land $11,900 Building $55,262 |
| 2022 | $1,091.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 517 Downing Ln 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.
Wildfire risk around 517 Downing Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 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 155 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 |
| ezWave Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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