Merced County property record for 20178 Earl St, Hilmar, CA 95324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,219 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-123-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-123-020-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-123-020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20178 EARL ST |
| City | HILMAR |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95324-9382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WATERSON EST #5 LOT 56 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERSON ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HILMAR-IRWIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20178 EARL ST, HILMAR, CA 95324-9382 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199717298 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3597 / 295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Unified School District | Hilmar Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $213,012 (+2%) Land $49,818 Building $163,194 | |
| 2025 | $2,219.00 (+4.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $208,837 (+4.04%) Land $48,842 Building $159,995 |
| 2023 | $2,120.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,730 Land $46,947 Building $153,783 |
| 2022 | $2,090.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | HILMAR COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 5,504 people · EPA ID CA2410012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies, Xfinity.
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