Stanislaus County property record for 704 Rio Vista Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $908 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-041-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 032-041-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 704 RIO VISTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | MODESTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95355-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SCENIC VISTA ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
704 Rio Vista Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 RIO VISTA DR, MODESTO, CA 95355-4426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202052497 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068825 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 704 RIO VISTA DR, MODESTO, CA 95355-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000052497 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 52497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $270.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 704 RIO VISTA DR MODESTO CA 953554426, MODESTO, CA 95355-4426 |
| Document Number | 52498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 52498 |
| Name | HIGGINS 2015 TRUST (RT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2609 PARADISE RD, MODESTO, CA 95358-9305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 704 Rio Vista Dr was $908, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Municipality | Modesto City |
| Elementary School District | Modesto City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Modesto City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $908.00 (+1.11%) | $78,369 (+2%) Land $19,405 Building $58,964 |
| 2025 | $898.00 | $76,833 Land $19,025 Building $57,808 |
| 2023 | $845.00 (+2.42%) | $73,851 Land $18,287 Building $55,564 |
| 2022 | $825.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 704 Rio Vista Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
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.
The area around 704 Rio Vista Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 MODESTO serves 218,915 people · EPA ID CA5010010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 336 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 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies, ezWave, Verizon.
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