Merced County property record for 679 Birch Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,021 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,095 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-060-065-000 |
| Primary APN | 431-060-065-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,021 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,636 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,021 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,775 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 615 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 202 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 431-060-065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 679 BIRCH AVE |
| City | LOS BANOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93635-9693 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | LOS BANOS GARDENS 5 UNIT NO 3 LOT 196 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS BANOS GARDENS 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 196 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS BANOS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 2301 |
679 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 BIRCH AVE, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-9693 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 202521901 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 679 Birch Ave was $4,095.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Los Banos City |
| Unified School District | Los Banos Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $520,000 (+71.78%) Land $140,000 Building $380,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,095.00 | $302,704 Land $51,503 Building $251,201 |
| 2023 | $3,865.00 (+2.33%) | $290,952 Land $49,504 Building $241,448 |
| 2022 | $3,777.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 679 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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 | 4 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.
Wildfire risk around 679 Birch Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | CITY OF LOS BANOS serves 48,896 people · EPA ID CA2410005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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