701 Ward Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635 Property Records

Merced County property record for 701 Ward Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,017 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$381,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$5,353 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Mar 2024 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN428-181-030-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN428-181-030-000
Alternative APN
  • 428-181-030

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,930 sqft Living Area
Gross Area630 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area6,017 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area630 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area84 sqft
Patio Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number428-181-030
Street Address701 WARD RD
CityLOS BANOS
StateCA
Zip93635-5406
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionRO DE AMIGOS 1 LOT 12
Legal SubdivisionRO DE AMIGOS 01
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionLOS BANOS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract2303

Owner

701 Ward Rd is held in a trust since March 2024.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address977 WARBURTON AVE, 108, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-3966
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO
Mar 18, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer
TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 30, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20246072
Prior Transfer DateOct 17, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000051936
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMar 18, 2024
Property Address701 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5406
Document Number0000006071
Map ReferenceMB 39 PG 41-44
Instrument DateMar 14, 2024
Instrument2024006071
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 15, 2024
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address808 WHITE OAK LN, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-8340

March 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMar 18, 2024
Property Address701 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5406
Document Number0000006072
Map ReferenceMB 39 PG 41-44
Instrument DateMar 14, 2024
Instrument2024006072
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 15, 2024
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address701 WARD RD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5406

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Ward Rd was $5,353.

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
MunicipalityLos Banos City
Unified School DistrictLos Banos Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$471,852 (+2%) Land $135,252 Building $336,600
2025$5,353.00$462,600 Land $132,600 Building $330,000
2023$2,090.00 (+2.2%)$165,697 Land $17,751 Building $147,946
2022$2,045.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 701 Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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 701 Ward Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% 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 LOS BANOS
serves 48,896 people · EPA ID CA2410005
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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