Merced County property record for 1342 Villa Dr, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,261 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,011 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale Jan 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 033-232-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 033-232-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,524 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,261 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 033-232-011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1342 VILLA DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-3248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | SIERRA VISTA EST LOT 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA VISTA ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
1342 Villa Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 TALESFORE CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2866 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20256797 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1342 VILLA DR, MERCED, CA 95340-3248 |
| Document Number | 0000004327 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $231.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1319 OLD ABBEY PL SAN JOSE CA 951322527, SAN JOSE, CA 95132-2527 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1342 VILLA DR, MERCED, CA 95340-3248 |
| Document Number | 0000000989 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $198.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 100 BAYVIEW CIR #550 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926602984, 550, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-2984 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1342 VILLA DR, MERCED, CA 95340-3248 |
| Document Number | 0000000988 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 36759 EDDINGS DR MADERA CA 936368624, MADERA, CA 93636-8624 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1342 Villa Dr was $3,011.
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 | $205,262 (-24.15%) Land $84,518 Building $120,744 | |
| 2025 | $3,011.00 | $270,606 Land $81,181 Building $189,425 |
| 2023 | $2,807.00 (+1.34%) | $260,100 Land $78,030 Building $182,070 |
| 2022 | $2,770.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1342 Villa Dr 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 72 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 72 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2006–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms And Mudslides |
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 1342 Villa Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 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 415 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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