Merced County property record for 1985 Orchard Ln, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 034-151-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 034-151-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 034-151-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1985 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 LOT 22 POR 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAL GARDEN TR |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 1401 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1985 ORCHARD LN, MERCED, CA 95340-5112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016704 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 1985 ORCHARD LN, MERCED, CA 95340-5112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 577, MERCED, CA 95341-0577 |
| Document Number | 0000010497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022010497 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
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 | $140,057 (+2%) Land $54,333 Building $85,724 | |
| 2025 | $1,470.00 (+7.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,312 (+4.04%) Land $53,268 Building $84,044 |
| 2023 | $1,369.00 (+1.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,982 Land $51,200 Building $80,782 |
| 2022 | $1,348.00 |
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 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 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.
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 |
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