Merced County property record for 1140 Thornton Rd, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,264 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.268 acres (11,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,980 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 059-460-034-000 |
| Primary APN | 059-460-034-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,264 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,264 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,684 sqft (0.268 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 535 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 059-460-034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1140 THORNTON RD |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-8822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2 PM 4-12 SEC 26/7/13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 7S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP FOR JIM EWING |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1501 |
1140 Thornton Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2021.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95341-8822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1140 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95341-8822 |
| Document Number | 0000005337 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021005337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1140 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95341-8822 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1140 Thornton Rd was $1,980 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elementary School District | Merced City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $188,094 (+2%) Land $37,731 Building $150,363 | |
| 2025 | $1,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,407 Land $36,992 Building $147,415 |
| 2023 | $1,077.00 (-40.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,848 Land $35,556 Building $70,292 |
| 2022 | $1,817.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1140 Thornton Rd in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 253 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 253 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1998–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1140 Thornton Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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