985 Steele Ave, Gustine, CA 95322 Property Records

Merced County property record for 985 Steele Ave, Gustine, CA 95322 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage1,854 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,100 sqft (0.208 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$348,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$4,573.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN020-161-060-000
Alternative APN
  • 020161060

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,854 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,325 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,372 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor482 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Frame Construction
Lot Area9,100 sqft (0.208 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area471 sqft Garage
Patio Area351 sqft Patio
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area33 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number020161060
Street Address985 STEELE AVE
CityGUSTINE
StateCA
Zip95322-1806
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWALNUT WOODS #2 LOT 4
Legal SubdivisionWALNUT WOODS 02
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Minor Civil DivisionGUSTINE
Census Blockgroup5
Census Block5012
Census Tract2002

Owner

Source: Merced County records · APN 020-161-060-000

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 23, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 31, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Dec 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA
Dec 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA
Dec 20, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
ALTERRA HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number0000040567
Last Transfer DateMar 31, 2021
Transfer Doc0000014660
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Property Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 04, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806

Mortgage

Document Number0000025315
DateOct 23, 2023
Instrument2023025315
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term330 Months
DueApr 01, 2051

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMar 31, 2021
Property Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806
Document Number0000014660
Map ReferenceMB 23 PG 46&47
Instrument DateMar 23, 2021
Instrument2021014660
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806

Mortgage

Document Number0000014661
DateMar 31, 2021
Instrument2021014661
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2051

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 20, 2018
Property Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806
Document Number0000040565
Instrument DateNov 29, 2018
Instrument40565
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address11632 QUARTZ DR AUBURN CA 956022209, AUBURN, CA 95602-2209

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 20, 2018
Property Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806
Document Number0000040566
Instrument DateNov 21, 2018
Instrument40566
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address985 STEELE AVE GUSTINE CA 953221806, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 20, 2018
Property Address985 STEELE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806
Document Number0000040567
Instrument DateNov 21, 2018
Instrument40567
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2019
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$382.80
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address985 STEELE AVE GUSTINE CA 953221806, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1806

Mortgage

Document Number40568
DateDec 20, 2018
Instrument40568
Lender
NameALTERRA HM LNS
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89145
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 19, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
MunicipalityGustine City
Unified School DistrictGustine Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,573.00 (+4.24%)$424,112 (+4.04%) Land $65,688 Building $358,424
2023$4,387.00 (+1.79%)$407,645 Land $63,138 Building $344,507
2022$4,310.00

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