Merced County property record for 974 Sandra St, Los Banos, CA 93635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,169 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,620 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-172-028-000 |
| Primary APN | 431-172-028-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,169 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,062 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 608 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 163 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 431-172-028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 SANDRA ST |
| City | LOS BANOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93635-5237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOS BANOS GDN #4-4 & 5 LOT 154 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS BANOS GARDEN 04 04 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 154 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOS BANOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 2301 |
974 Sandra St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 SANDRA ST, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200817363 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017362 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 974 SANDRA ST, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5237 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 974 SANDRA ST, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-5237 |
| Document Number | 0000040718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040718 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Sandra St was $5,620.
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 | $494,271 (+2%) Land $100,476 Building $393,795 | |
| 2025 | $5,620.00 | $484,580 Land $98,506 Building $386,074 |
| 2023 | $5,332.00 (+1.87%) | $465,765 Land $94,682 Building $371,083 |
| 2022 | $5,234.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 974 Sandra St 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 974 Sandra St is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 260 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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