Merced County property record for 1971 Orchard Ln, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,209 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,500 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,616 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 034-151-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 034-151-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,209 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,609 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,209 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,950 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 034-151-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1971 ORCHARD LN |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-5112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | CAL GDN TR POR LOT 20&21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAL GARDEN TR |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 1401 |
1971 Orchard Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 620 ROBERTS CT, MERCED, CA 95340-2413 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201643668 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037355 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1971 Orchard Ln was $3,616.
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 | $169,808 (+2%) Land $53,266 Building $116,542 | |
| 2025 | $3,616.00 | $166,479 Land $52,222 Building $114,257 |
| 2023 | $3,491.00 (+0.69%) | $160,017 Land $50,196 Building $109,821 |
| 2022 | $3,467.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1971 Orchard Ln 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 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 File median of 207 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 207 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1994–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 1971 Orchard Ln 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 |
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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 370 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 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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