1871 Driftwood Dr, Merced, CA 95348 Property Records

Merced County property record for 1871 Driftwood Dr, Merced, CA 95348

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.216 acres (9,388 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$200,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,457 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale May 2018 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`058-162-006-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`058-162-006-000`
Alternative APN	`058-162-006`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,346 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,792 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,346 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	9,388 sqft (0.216 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	446 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	8 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	058-162-006
Street Address	1871 DRIFTWOOD DR
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95348-1404
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R16
Legal Description	BROOKSIDE #1 LOT 30
Legal Subdivision	BROOKSIDE
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	1005

Owner

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1871 DRIFTWOOD DR, MERCED, CA 95348-1404
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 25, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer
May 25, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
May 25, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 22, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201815794
Prior Transfer Date	May 21, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000015793
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2021
Property Address	1871 DRIFTWOOD DR, MERCED, CA 95348-1404
Document Number	0000037688
Map Reference	VOL 20 PG 27&28
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2021
Instrument	2021037688
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1871 DRIFTWOOD DR, MERCED, CA 95348-1404

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	1871 DRIFTWOOD DR, MERCED, CA 95348-1404
Document Number	0000015793
Instrument Date	May 21, 2018
Instrument	15793
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$19.80
Amount Accuracy	Partial
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	PO BOX 1503 CERES CA 953078003, CERES, CA 95307-8003

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	May 25, 2018
Property Address	1871 DRIFTWOOD DR, MERCED, CA 95348-1404
Document Number	0000015794
Map Reference	VOL 20 PG 27&28
Instrument Date	May 9, 2018
Instrument	2018015794
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	Joint Tenants
Address	1871 DRIFTWOOD DR, MERCED, CA 95348-1404

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015795
Date	May 25, 2018
Instrument	2018015795

Lender

Name	GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$232,110 (+2%) Land $63,829 Building $168,281
2025	$2,457.00 (+7.34%) Homeowner's exemption	$227,560 (+4.04%) Land $62,578 Building $164,982
2023	$2,289.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption	$218,726 Land $60,149 Building $158,577
2022	$2,256.00

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 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 146 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	186 units insured incl. 40 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	69 (1998–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 69
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2024
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 44 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Apr 2006 · 3 claims Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Mar 1998 · 20 claims

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 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	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

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 513 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 500
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

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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