Merced County property record for 709 Hemlock Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 893 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $327,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,681 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-022-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-022-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 893 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 893 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 131 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-022-017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | HGLDS PK SUB LOT 11 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HGLDS PARK SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
709 Hemlock Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| May 24, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MLD MORTGAGE |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202311611 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011612 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Document Number | 0000011612 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023011612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Document Number | 0000011611 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023011611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Document Number | 0000011613 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023011613 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 HEMTOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Document Number | 0000026483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021026483 |
| Name | MLD MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000042854 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-042854 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 709 HEMLOCK AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4118 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019027213 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Hemlock Ave was $3,681.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atwater City |
| 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 | $347,013 (+2%) Land $100,814 Building $246,199 | |
| 2025 | $3,681.00 | $340,210 Land $98,838 Building $241,372 |
| 2023 | $1,356.00 (-66.54%) | $125,155 Land $45,510 Building $79,645 |
| 2022 | $4,053.00 |
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 709 Hemlock 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 709 Hemlock 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 ATWATER serves 29,479 people · EPA ID CA2410001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 580 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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