1940 Merced Ave, Merced, CA 95341 Property Records

Merced County property record for 1940 Merced Ave, Merced, CA 95341

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.445 acres (19,385 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$185,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$2,471 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Transfer
Nov 2021 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN035-150-020-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN035-150-020-000
Alternative APN
  • 035-150-020

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,417 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,885 sqft
1st Floor Area1,417 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area19,385 sqft (0.445 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area468 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area35 sqft
Patio Area593 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number035-150-020
Street Address1940 MERCED AVE
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95341-5341
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR16
Legal DescriptionMER AVE TR RESUB LOT 19
Legal SubdivisionMER AVE TR RESUB
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract1700

Owner

1940 Merced Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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

DateDocument
Feb 27, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO
Nov 5, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Apr 11, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jul 19, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Jul 19, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201722872
Last Transfer DateOct 29, 2021
Transfer Doc0000049783
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateFeb 27, 2026
Property Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341
Document Number0000004991
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 41
Instrument DateAug 14, 2025
Instrument2026004991
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2026
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateNov 5, 2021
Property Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341
Document Number0000049783
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 41
Instrument DateOct 29, 2021
Instrument2021049783
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341

Mortgage

Document Number0000049784
DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument2021049784
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Property Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTSI TITLE COMPANY OF CALIFOR

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000011455
DateApr 11, 2017
Instrument2017-011455
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueMay 1, 2027

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateJul 19, 2017
Property Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341
Document Number0000022872
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 41
Instrument DateJul 17, 2017
Instrument2017-022872
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateJul 19, 2017
Property Address1940 MERCED AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5341
Document Number0000022871
Instrument DateJun 8, 2017
Instrument22871
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2109 WINSLOW CT MODESTO CA 953552631, MODESTO, CA 95355-2631

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1940 Merced Ave was $2,471, up 5.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$231,829 (+2%) Land $66,702 Building $165,127
2025$2,471.00 (+5.06%) Homeowner's exemption$227,285 Land $65,395 Building $161,890
2024$2,352.00 (+2.53%)
2023$2,294.00 (+0.57%) Homeowner's exemption$218,460 Land $62,856 Building $155,604
2022$2,281.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1940 Merced Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 73 policies
Nearby Flood Policies73 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1998–2023)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 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

Wildfire risk around 1940 Merced Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 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 437 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
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Merced Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number