169 Merrill Ave, Fremont, CA 94539 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 169 Merrill Ave, Fremont, CA 94539

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,380 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,500,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$19,958 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2018 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`519-1193-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`519-1193-15`
Alternative APN	`519-1193-015-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,014 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,380 sqft (0.147 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	169 MERRILL AVE
City	FREMONT
State	CA
Zip	94539-7558
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT: 00019 BLK: 0001 TR: 2170
Legal Subdivision	E SHOWN ON THE MAP OF TRACT 2170
Legal Tract	2170
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	FREMONT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	443322

Owner

169 Merrill Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	169 MERRILL AVE, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 14, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
Mar 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Aug 22, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM MUFG UNION BANK NA
Mar 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 14, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2019163633
Transfer Doc	0000315049
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	169 MERRILL AVE, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000051896
Date	Mar 14, 2018
Instrument	2018051896

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	169 MERRILL AVE, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	169 MERRILL AVE, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049484
Date	Mar 8, 2022
Instrument	2022049484

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2029
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	7.75%
Index	Other
Max Rate	7.75%

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Aug 22, 2019
Property Address	169 MERRILL AVE, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558
Document Number	0000163633
Map Reference	MB 44 PG 68-70
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2019
Instrument	2019163633
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	169 MERRILL AVE, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558

Mortgage

Document Number	0000163634
Date	Aug 22, 2019
Instrument	2019163634

Lender

Name	MUFG UNION BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2026
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.5%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	9.5%

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	169 MERRILL AVE, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558
Document Number	0000056627
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2019
Title Company	BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE LLC, BOSTON NAT'L TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	169 MERRILL AVE FREMONT CA 945397558, FREMONT, CA 94539-7558

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056627
Date	Mar 29, 2019
Instrument	56627

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 169 Merrill Ave was $19,958 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Fremont City
Unified School District	Fremont Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,666,250 (+1.57%) Land $669,300 Building $1,003,950
2025	$19,958.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,640,445 Land $656,178 Building $984,267
2023	$18,477.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,576,755 Land $630,702 Building $946,053	$1,716,750

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 169 Merrill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 169 Merrill Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 344,000 people · EPA ID CA0110001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless	1,400 / 1,400
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless.

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