Merced County property record for 20435 Amethyst Dr, Hilmar, CA 95324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,054 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-235-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-235-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,587 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,287 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,587 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,054 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 23 sqft |
| Patio Area | 117 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-235-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20435 AMETHYST DR |
| City | HILMAR |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95324-9068 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SONGBIRD GAR #2-2 LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | SONGBIRD GAR 02 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HILMAR-IRWIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
20435 Amethyst Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20435 AMETHYST DR, HILMAR, CA 95324-9068 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201145734 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20435 AMETHYST DR, HILMAR, CA 95324-9068 |
| Document Number | 0000037908 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 31&32 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20435 AMETHYST DR, HILMAR, CA 95324-9068 |
| Document Number | 0000037909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037909 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20435 Amethyst Dr was $2,174 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $208,818 (+2%) Land $19,213 Building $189,605 | |
| 2025 | $2,174.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,725 Land $18,837 Building $185,888 |
| 2023 | $2,078.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $196,777 Land $18,106 Building $178,671 |
| 2022 | $2,048.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20435 Amethyst 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 risk around 20435 Amethyst Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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