Merced County property record for 15 E Sonoma St, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,313 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $192,500 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,158 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 259-272-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 259-272-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,313 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,704 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,313 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,771 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 391 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 259-272-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 E SONOMA ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-7003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | LA BELLA VISTA PHASE J LOT 265 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA BELLA VISTA PH J |
| Legal Lot Number | 265 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 1604 |
15 E Sonoma St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 E SONOMA ST, MERCED, CA 95341-7003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200448033 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15 E Sonoma St was $3,158.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Merced City |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Weaver Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $273,533 (+2%) Land $92,407 Building $181,126 | |
| 2025 | $3,158.00 | $268,171 Land $90,596 Building $177,575 |
| 2023 | $2,892.00 (+0.7%) | $257,760 Land $87,079 Building $170,681 |
| 2022 | $2,872.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 15 E Sonoma St 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 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 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 15 E Sonoma St is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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