Merced County property record for 1396 Cormorant Dr, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,925 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,415 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-101-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 231-101-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,925 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,481 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,925 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,415 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 556 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 363 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 231-101-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1396 CORMORANT DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-8392 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | DAVENPORT RANCH PHASE 1 LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVENPORT RANCH PH 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
1396 Cormorant Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1396 CORMORANT DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8392 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201640714 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040715 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1396 CORMORANT DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8392 |
| Document Number | 0000011310 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 1396 CORMORANT DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8392 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1396 CORMORANT DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8392 |
| Document Number | 0000023671 |
| Map Reference | VOL 55 PG 45-47 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025023671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1364 AHWAHNEE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-0780 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1396 Cormorant Dr was $4,990.
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 | $430,000 (+1.18%) Land $120,000 Building $310,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,990.00 | $425,000 Land $120,000 Building $305,000 |
| 2023 | $4,057.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $356,963 Land $50,196 Building $306,767 |
| 2022 | $4,000.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1396 Cormorant 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 | 7 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 1396 Cormorant Dr is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| 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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