Merced County property record for 1282 Carolina Dr, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,773 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,397 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $631,500 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,001 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-150-056-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-150-056-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,773 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,301 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,773 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,397 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 007-150-056 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1282 CAROLINA DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-2510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HARRIS AC #6 LOT 103 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRIS ACRES 06 |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
1282 Carolina Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1282 CAROLINA DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20268957 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1282 CAROLINA DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2510 |
| Document Number | 0000008957 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.8957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $70,159.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1282 CAROLINA DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2510 |
| Document Number | 0000008958, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..8958 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.98% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1282 CAROLINA DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2510 |
| Document Number | 0000030626 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1282 CAROLINA DR MERCED CA 953402510, MERCED, CA 95340-2510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1282 Carolina Dr was $4,001, up 5.8% from the year before.
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 | $374,249 (+2%) Land $79,562 Building $294,687 | |
| 2025 | $4,001.00 (+5.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $366,911 Land $78,002 Building $288,909 |
| 2024 | $3,781.00 (+1.45%) | |
| 2023 | $3,727.00 (+1.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $352,666 Land $74,974 Building $277,692 |
| 2022 | $3,677.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1282 Carolina Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
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 1282 Carolina Dr is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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 746 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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