Merced County property record for 1540 Lilac Ave, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 033-073-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 033-073-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,764 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 033-073-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1540 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 LOT 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 LILAC AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TITLE COMPANY |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202536862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000073097 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1540 LILAC AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3238 |
| Document Number | 0000036862 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 23&24 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 LILAC AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3238 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1540 LILAC AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3238 |
| Document Number | 0000036861 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 23&24 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1540 LILAC AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3238 |
| Document Number | 0000036864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036864 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Number | 0000036865 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036865 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2056 |
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 | $352,000 (+47.31%) Land $95,000 Building $257,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,661.00 (+7.26%) | $238,955 (+4.04%) Land $43,440 Building $195,515 |
| 2023 | $2,481.00 (+1.35%) | $229,678 Land $41,754 Building $187,924 |
| 2022 | $2,448.00 |
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 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 Record 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.
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.
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 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 |
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