Merced County property record for 15 Cortez Ave, Planada, CA 95365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,561 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 037-291-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 037-291-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,611 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 53 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 037-291-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 CORTEZ AVE |
| City | PLANADA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95365-9124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15000 |
| Legal Description | MILES CR EST 1 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILES CR ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLANADA-LE GRAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
15 Cortez Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1525, PLANADA, CA 95365-1525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199940810 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3937 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 Cortez Ave was $1,561 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Le Grand Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Planada Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133,232 (+2%) Land $31,342 Building $101,890 | |
| 2025 | $1,561.00 Homeowner's exemption | $130,621 Land $30,728 Building $99,893 |
| 2023 | $1,511.00 (+5.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,551 Land $29,536 Building $96,015 |
| 2022 | $1,436.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 15 Cortez Ave 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 84 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1982–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 15 Cortez Ave 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 | 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 | PLANADA CSD serves 4,164 people · EPA ID CA2410007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 60 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 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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