168 Shafer Ave, Merced, CA 95348 Property Records

Merced County property record for 168 Shafer Ave, Merced, CA 95348

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,919 sqft · built 2021
Lot Size0.056 acres (2,445 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$345,500 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$5,874 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN230-072-007-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN230-072-007-000
Alternative APN
  • 230-072-007

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,919 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2021
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2021
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area2,445 sqft (0.056 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number230-072-007
Street Address168 SHAFER AVE
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95348-8547
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePD
Legal DescriptionBELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 2 LOT 60
Legal SubdivisionBELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 02
Legal Lot Number60
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract1007

Owner

Source: Merced County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address168 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 30, 2021Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD
Feb 10, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
May 16, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202153058
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2021: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateNov 30, 2021
Property Address168 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547
Document Number0000053058
Map ReferenceMB 70 PG 18-26
Instrument DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument2021053058
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address168 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547

Mortgage

Document Number0000053059
DateNov 30, 2021
Instrument2021053059
Lender
NameDHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

February 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateFeb 10, 2021
Property Address168 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547
Document Number0000006509
Map ReferenceMB 70 PG 18-26
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2021
Instrument2021006509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address419 W MURRAY AVE, VISALIA, CA 93291-4970
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMay 16, 2020
Property Address168 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547
Document Number0000015712
Instrument DateMay 13, 2020
Instrument15712
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,543.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2221 E LAMAR BLVD #790 ARLINGTON TX 760067458, 790, ARLINGTON, TX 76006-7458
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
MunicipalityMerced City
Elementary School DistrictMerced City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMerced Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$5,874.00 (+6.24%)$366,381 (+4.04%) Land $90,202 Building $276,179
2023$5,529.00 (+2.12%)$352,155 Land $86,700 Building $265,455
2022$5,414.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies13 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCITY OF MERCED
serves 96,073 people · EPA ID CA2410009
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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