Merced County property record for 1496 Vanguard Ct, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $337,500 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,173 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 206-153-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 206-153-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 21 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 206-153-015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-9102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY PARK II PHASE 1 LOT 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY PARK 02 PH 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1008 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRAVIS CU |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI TRAVIS CU |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit HOUSING CAP |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer HOUSING CAP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202026124 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Number | 0000006403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006403 |
| Name | TRAVIS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VACAVILLE, CA 95687 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Number | 0000026125 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 SPALDING AVE ATWATER CA 953012123, ATWATER, CA 95301-2123 |
| Document Number | 0000026125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26125 |
| Name | TRAVIS CU |
|---|---|
| Address | VACAVILLE, CA 95687 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Number | 0000026124 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $371.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT MERCED CA 953489102, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Number | 0000039712 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 39712 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,432.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 923 E PACHECO BIVD #C LOS BANOS CA 93635, C, LOS BANOS, CA 93635 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 39713 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 39713 |
| Name | HOUSING CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | 265 E RIVER PARK CIR # 460, FRESNO, CA 93720-1581 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Number | 0000044606 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 44606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1396 W HERNDON AVE #101 FRESNO CA 937117126, 101, FRESNO, CA 93711-7126 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Number | 0000037674 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,773.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 18500 VON KARMAN AVE #600 IRVINE CA 926120520, 600, IRVINE, CA 92612-0520 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1496 VANGUARD CT, MERCED, CA 95348-9102 |
| Document Number | 0000013521 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,258.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 923 E PACHECO BLVD #C LOS BANOS CA 936354327, C, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-4327 |
| Document Number | 13522 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13522 |
| Name | HOUSING CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | 265 E RIVER PARK CIR # 460, FRESNO, CA 93720-1581 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $372,180 (+2%) Land $88,324 Building $283,856 | |
| 2025 | $5,173.00 (+6.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $364,884 (+4.04%) Land $86,593 Building $278,291 |
| 2023 | $4,836.00 (+2.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $350,718 Land $83,232 Building $267,486 |
| 2022 | $4,728.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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