Merced County property record for 972 Broadway Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,816 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,348 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,406 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-074-029-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-074-029-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 9,348 sqft (0.215 acres) |
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| Old Parcel Number | 003-074-029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 972 BROADWAY AVE |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-4323 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | LDS C C MITCHELL POR LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LDS C C MITCHELL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
972 Broadway Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 972 BROADWAY AVE, ATWATER, CA 95301-4323 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200240430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Broadway Ave was $5,406.
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 | $507,699 (+1.41%) Land $110,786 Building $396,913 | |
| 2025 | $5,406.00 | $500,658 Land $108,614 Building $392,044 |
| 2023 | $5,078.00 (+2.21%) | $475,571 Land $104,398 Building $371,173 |
| 2022 | $4,968.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 972 Broadway Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 972 Broadway Ave 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 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 200 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies, Verizon.
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