Merced County property record for 5285 Central Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,150 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $473,500 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-240-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 143-240-024-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 71,438 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 143-240-024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5285 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-9632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PAR 1 PM 111-49 SEC. 33/6/12 (RS33-7) |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANTLEY & DOLE PACKAGED FOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 505 |
5285 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 457, HILMAR, CA 95324-0457 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201416326 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5285 CENTRAL AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-9632 |
| Document Number | 0000006621 |
| Map Reference | MB 111 PG 49-52 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023006621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 457, HILMAR, CA 95324-0457 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5285 Central Ave was $3,457, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| 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 | $325,261 (+1.97%) Land $144,313 Building $180,948 | |
| 2025 | $3,457.00 (+2.46%) | $318,962 Land $141,484 Building $177,478 |
| 2024 | $3,374.00 (+2.71%) | |
| 2023 | $3,285.00 (+1.14%) | $306,585 Land $135,991 Building $170,594 |
| 2022 | $3,248.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5285 Central Ave 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 5285 Central Ave is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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