20256 Crystal Dr, Hilmar, CA 95324 Property Records

Merced County property record for 20256 Crystal Dr, Hilmar, CA 95324

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	0.164 acres (7,132 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$130,000 (Jul 2009)
Tax Bill	$1,775 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Transfer Dec 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`015-162-007-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`015-162-007-000`
Alternative APN	`015-162-007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,192 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,676 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,192 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 1986
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	7,132 sqft (0.164 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	76 sqft
Patio Area	584 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	015-162-007
Street Address	20256 CRYSTAL DR
City	HILMAR
State	CA
Zip	95324-9371
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	AMERICAN EST #1 LOT 16
Legal Subdivision	AMERICAN ESTATE
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	HILMAR-IRWIN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	404

Owner

20256 Crystal Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2009.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	20256 CRYSTAL DR, HILMAR, CA 95324-9371
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE CO/CA
Dec 30, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 8, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 8, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 1, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200933995
Prior Transfer Date	May 14, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000033994
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2020
Property Address	20256 CRYSTAL DR, HILMAR, CA 95324-9371
Document Number	0000050589
Instrument Date	Dec 23, 2020
Instrument	50589
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE CO/CA

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	20256 CRYSTAL DR HILMAR CA 953249371, HILMAR, CA 95324-9371

December 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2020
Property Address	20256 CRYSTAL DR, HILMAR, CA 95324-9371
Document Number	0000050588
Map Reference	M 26 PG 43
Instrument Date	Dec 23, 2020
Instrument	2020050588
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20256 CRYSTAL DR, HILMAR, CA 95324-9371

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20256 Crystal Dr was $1,775 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Merced County
Unified School District	Hilmar Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$171,146 (+2%) Land $32,908 Building $138,238
2025	$1,775.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$167,791 Land $32,263 Building $135,528
2024	$1,745.00 (+2.89%)
2023	$1,696.00 (+1.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$161,277 Land $31,011 Building $130,266
2022	$1,671.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 20256 Crystal Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 20256 Crystal Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 436 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: AT&T, Ayera Technologies.

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