Merced County property record for 803 Birch Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,803 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,337 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-057-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 431-057-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,803 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,307 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,803 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 431-057-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 803 BIRCH AVE |
| City | LOS BANOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93635-4516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOS BANOS GDN LOT 126 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS BANOS GARDEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS BANOS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 2301 |
803 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 803 BIRCH AVE, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-4516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200923197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 803 Birch Ave was $1,337 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $131,333 (+2%) Land $32,827 Building $98,506 | |
| 2025 | $1,337.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,759 Land $32,184 Building $96,575 |
| 2023 | $1,276.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,761 Land $30,935 Building $92,826 |
| 2022 | $1,255.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 803 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 803 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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