Merced County property record for 1221 W 23rd St, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $66 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 030-143-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 030-143-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,555 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,443 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 299 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Patio Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 030-143-011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1221 W 23RD ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-3438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | MARTINELLI TR LOT 14 BLK 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINELLI TR |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1301 |
1221 W 23rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1221 W 23RD ST, MERCED, CA 95340-3438 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201626898 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008862 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1221 W 23RD ST, MERCED, CA 95340-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000008862 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1221 W 23RD ST, MERCED, CA 95340-3438 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 W 23rd St was $66 with a veteran's exemption, down 22.4% from the year before.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Merced City |
| 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 | $183,480 (+2%) Land $53,266 Building $130,214 | |
| 2025 | $66.00 (-22.35%) Veteran's exemption | $179,883 Land $52,222 Building $127,661 |
| 2024 | $85.00 (-40.14%) | |
| 2023 | $142.00 (-36.61%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $172,900 Land $50,196 Building $122,704 |
| 2022 | $224.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1221 W 23rd St 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 130 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 130 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1995–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 1221 W 23rd St 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 MERCED serves 96,073 people · EPA ID CA2410009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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: Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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