Merced County property record for 1286 South Ave, Gustine, CA 95322
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,405 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-131-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 020-131-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,497 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,188 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 543 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 020-131-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1286 SOUTH AVE |
| City | GUSTINE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95322-1421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | TINYS ADD LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | TINYS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GUSTINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
1286 South Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2017.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 770 ARBOR POINTE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1838 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006612 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1286 SOUTH AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000006155 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021006155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 770 ARBOR POINTE AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1838 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1286 SOUTH AVE, GUSTINE, CA 95322-1421 |
| Document Number | 0000006612 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 19200 HARBOR AVE FORT BRAGG CA 954375659, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437-5659 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1286 South Ave was $1,405.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Gustine City |
| Unified School District | Gustine Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,878 (+2%) Land $31,063 Building $89,815 | |
| 2025 | $1,405.00 | $118,508 Land $30,454 Building $88,054 |
| 2023 | $1,350.00 (+1.89%) | $113,908 Land $29,272 Building $84,636 |
| 2022 | $1,325.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1286 South Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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.
Wildfire risk around 1286 South Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GUSTINE serves 6,138 people · EPA ID CA2410003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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