517 Waddell Way, Modesto, CA 95357 Property Records

Stanislaus County property record for 517 Waddell Way, Modesto, CA 95357

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$186,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill$2,531 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN079-014-006-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN079-014-006-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0791406000
  • 0791406

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,810 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,810 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address517 WADDELL WAY
CityMODESTO
StateCA
Zip95357-1476
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDRY CREEK MEADOWS NO. 6, BLK 2958, LOT 12
Legal SubdivisionDRY CRK MDWS 06
Legal Block2958
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionSTANISLAUS CA
Township / Civil DivisionMODESTO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract2006

Owner

517 Waddell Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.

Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address517 WADDELL WAY, MODESTO, CA 95357-1476
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF CENTRAL CA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 1, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201366330
Prior Transfer DateMay 4, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000043892
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTANISLAUS CA
Property Address517 WADDELL WAY, MODESTO, CA 95357-1476
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000061045
DateAug 18, 2020
Instrument2020-0061045
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term310 Months
DueJun 1, 2046

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTANISLAUS CA
Property Address517 WADDELL WAY, MODESTO, CA 95357-1476
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022
Title CompanyACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address517 WADDELL WAY, MODESTO, CA 95357-1476

Mortgage

Document Number0000004826
DateJan 15, 2021
Instrument2021-0004826
Lender
NameFARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF CENTRAL CA
TypeBank
AddressLODI, CA 95241
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Waddell Way was $2,531, up 1.6% from the year before.

Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyStanislaus County
MunicipalityModesto City
Elementary School DistrictEmpire Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictModesto City High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,531.00 (+1.61%)$232,558 (+2%) Land $56,260 Building $176,298
2025$2,491.00$227,999 Land $55,157 Building $172,842
2023$2,981.00 (+10.12%)$219,147 Land $53,016 Building $166,131
2022$2,707.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 517 Waddell Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 517 Waddell Way is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MODESTO
serves 218,915 people · EPA ID CA5010010
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead12 ppb (2025–2027)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 792 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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