Stanislaus County property record for 985 Willow Lake Way, Ceres, CA 95307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,156 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 086-020-038-000 |
| Primary APN | 086-020-038-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 29 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 985 WILLOW LAKE WAY |
|---|---|
| City | CERES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95307-7240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLANDS AT WESTPOINTE PHASE 1, BLK 5146, LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS/WESTPOINTE |
| Legal Block | 5146 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MODESTO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 2505 |
985 Willow Lake Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2009.
Source: Stanislaus County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 WILLOW LAKE WAY, CERES, CA 95307-7240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200960224 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STANISLAUS CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 985 WILLOW LAKE WAY, CERES, CA 95307-7240 |
| Document Number | 0000058000 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 58000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 985 WILLOW LAKE WAY CERES CA 953077240, CERES, CA 95307-7240 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 985 Willow Lake Way was $2,156, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Stanislaus County assessment roll, as of October 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Municipality | Ceres City |
| Unified School District | Ceres Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,156.00 (+0.14%) | $180,591 (+2%) Land $72,234 Building $108,357 |
| 2025 | $2,153.00 | $177,051 Land $70,818 Building $106,233 |
| 2023 | $1,969.00 (+0.92%) | $170,177 Land $68,069 Building $102,108 |
| 2022 | $1,951.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 985 Willow Lake Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 23, 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.
The area around 985 Willow Lake Way 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 |
|---|
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 CERES serves 54,513 people · EPA ID CA5010028 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from STANISLAUS REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since 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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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