Stanislaus County property record for 5542 American Ave, Modesto, CA 95356
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,879 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,451 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-008-033-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-008-033-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,879 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,776 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5542 AMERICAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95356-9019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A240 |
| Legal Description | MAP D2 4 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALIDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 501 |
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 AMERICAN AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356-9019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199789371 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Secondary School District | Modesto City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Stanislaus Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,451.00 (+2.06%) | $475,789 (+2%) Land $133,541 Building $342,248 |
| 2025 | $5,341.00 (+5.6%) | $466,461 (+4.04%) Land $130,923 Building $335,538 |
| 2023 | $5,058.00 (+2.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $448,349 Land $125,840 Building $322,509 |
| 2022 | $4,920.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT serves 0 people · EPA ID CA5010038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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