1996 la Costa Ct, Merced, CA 95340 Property Records

Merced County property record for 1996 la Costa Ct, Merced, CA 95340

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,307 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.157 acres (6,815 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$420,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$5,134 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN008-303-017-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN008-303-017-000
Alternative APN
  • 008-303-017

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,307 sqft Living Area
Gross Area620 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,815 sqft (0.157 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area620 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area62 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number008-303-017
Street Address1996 LA COSTA CT
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95340-0705
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR16
Legal DescriptionSILVERADO #1 LOT 69
Legal SubdivisionSILVERADO 01
Legal Lot Number69
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Block Group3
Census Block3026
Census Tract2602

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1390 ORCHARD AVE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-2616
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 9, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202153466
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 2, 2021
Property Address1996 LA COSTA CT, MERCED, CA 95340-0705
Document Number0000053466
Map ReferenceVOL 39 PG 49-53
Instrument DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument2021053466
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3244 F ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134-1833

Mortgage

Document Number0000053467
DateDec 2, 2021
Instrument2021053467
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$454,620 (+2%) Land $92,006 Building $362,614
2025$5,134.00 (+7.11%)$445,706 (+4.04%) Land $90,202 Building $355,504
2023$4,793.00 (+1.55%)$428,400 Land $86,700 Building $341,700
2022$4,720.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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