1520 Lilac Ave, Merced, CA 95340 Property Records

Merced County property record for 1520 Lilac Ave, Merced, CA 95340

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,028 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$165,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,093 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`033-073-020-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`033-073-020-000`
Alternative APN	`033-073-020`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,744 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,144 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,744 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Block
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	8,028 sqft (0.184 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	64 sqft
Patio Area	64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	033-073-020
Street Address	1520 LILAC AVE
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95340-3238
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R16
Legal Description	SIERRA GDNS POR LOT 124
Legal Subdivision	SIERRA GARDENS
Legal Lot Number	124
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	1402

Owner

1520 Lilac Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2017.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2421 LIVORNO CT, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-7074
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 8, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201741304
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 23, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000081656
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2017
Property Address	1520 LILAC AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3238
Document Number	0000041304
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2017
Instrument	41304
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$181.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2421 LIVORNO CT LIVERMORE CA 945507074, LIVERMORE, CA 94550-7074

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Lilac Ave was $2,093.

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$191,491 (+2%) Land $52,224 Building $139,267
2025	$2,093.00	$187,737 Land $51,200 Building $136,537
2023	$1,952.00 (+1.35%)	$180,449 Land $49,213 Building $131,236
2022	$1,926.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1520 Lilac 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 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

Wildfire risk around 1520 Lilac Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 483 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20