Merced County property record for 173 Shafer Ave, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,677 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,118 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Nov 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-071-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 230-071-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,677 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,118 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 230-071-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 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 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1007 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 JUANITA AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3132 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202330260 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 173 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000008938 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 148 JUANITA AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3132 |
| Document Number | 0000008938, |
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| Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268938 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 173 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000030259 |
| Map Reference | MB 70 PG 18-26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 148 JUANITA AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3132 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 173 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000030258 |
| Map Reference | MB 70 PG 18-26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1400 N TULLY RD SPC 137, 137, TURLOCK, CA 95380-3037 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 173 SHAFER AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-8547 |
| Document Number | 0000030260 |
| Map Reference | MB 70 PG 18-26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 148 JUANITA AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3132 |
| Document Number | 0000030261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030261 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.35% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 12.3% |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 12.3% |
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 | $400,554 (+2%) Land $114,444 Building $286,110 | |
| 2025 | $6,166.00 (+4.63%) | $392,700 (+74.33%) Land $112,200 Building $280,500 |
| 2024 | $5,893.00 (+44.01%) | |
| 2023 | $4,092.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $225,258 Land $30,935 Building $194,323 |
| 2022 | $3,993.00 |
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 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 |
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 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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