Merced County property record for 161 Shafer Ave, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $323,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-071-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 230-071-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,056 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 109 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 230-071-006 |
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| Street Address | 161 SHAFER AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-8547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | BELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 2 LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1007 |
Source: Merced County records · APN 230-071-006-000
Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| May 16, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202140646 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 161 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000040646 |
| Map Reference | MB 70 PG 18-26 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040646 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 161 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000040647 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040647 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000041857 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 41857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $408.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 419 W MURRAY AVE VISALIA CA 932914970, VISALIA, CA 93291-4970 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000015712 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15712 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,543.00 |
| 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 | 2221 E LAMAR BLVD #790 ARLINGTON TX 760067458, 790, ARLINGTON, TX 76006-7458 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Merced County records · Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified May 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,608.00 (+6.17%) | $342,370 (+4.04%) Land $90,202 Building $252,168 |
| 2023 | $5,282.00 (+2.19%) | $329,077 Land $86,700 Building $242,377 |
| 2022 | $5,169.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 4, 2022 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| UnWired Broadband Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 433 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MERCED serves 96,073 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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