20 Merrill Hill, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 Property Records

Orange County property record for 20 Merrill Hill, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms4.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Square Footage3,986 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,632 sqft (0.221 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,400,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$20,085.00 (2024)

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 759-291-38

Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address20 MERRILL HL, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694-0552
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 25, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Dec 18, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 11, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2017543068
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 25, 2022
Property Address20 MERRILL HL, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694-0552
Document Number0000192607
Map ReferenceMB 820 PG 29-34
Instrument DateMay 19, 2022
Instrument2022000192607
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 MERRILL HL, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694-0552

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Property Address20 MERRILL HL, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694-0552
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2021
Title CompanyORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 MERRILL HL, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694-0552

Mortgage

Document Number0000247089
DateApr 13, 2021
Instrument2021000247089
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2051

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateDec 18, 2017
Property Address20 MERRILL HL, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694-0552
Document Number0000543068
Instrument DateNov 21, 2017
Instrument543068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,540.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address20 MERRILL HL LADERA RANCH CA 926940552, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694-0552

Mortgage

Document Number543069
DateDec 18, 2017
Instrument543069
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Address101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 17, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
Unified School DistrictCapistrano Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$20,399.00 (+1.56%) Homeowner's exemption$1,592,958 (+4.04%) Land $742,220 Building $850,738
2024$20,085.00 (+1.66%)
2023$19,758.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption$1,531,102 Land $713,399 Building $817,703
2022$19,443.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 11% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 5,000 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN759-291-38

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area3,986 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Lot Area9,632 sqft (0.221 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area591 sqft Garage
Pool TypePool with Hot Tub/Spa Pool Type

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 MERRILL HL
CityLADERA RANCH
StateCA
Zip92694-0552
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 15909 BLK LOT 8
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 15909
Legal Tract15909
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionMISSION VIEJO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract32057

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