Merced County property record for 20979 Johnson Ave, Hilmar, CA 95324
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 9.4 acres (409,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045-140-051-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-140-051-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 409,464 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-140-051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20979 JOHNSON AVE |
| City | HILMAR |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95324-9308 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | POR NW1/4 OF NW1/4 SEC 10/6/10 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 6S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HILMAR-IRWIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 403 |
20979 Johnson Ave, an agricultural property, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2024.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9558 COLUMBUS AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-8303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201312628 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 20979 JOHNSON AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9308 |
| Document Number | 0000006157 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024006157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 9558 COLUMBUS AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-8303 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20979 Johnson Ave was $3,953 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.7% from the year before.
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 | $378,447 (+2%) Land $230,189 Building $148,258 | |
| 2025 | $3,953.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $371,027 Land $225,676 Building $145,351 |
| 2024 | $3,887.00 (+2.89%) | |
| 2023 | $3,778.00 (+1.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $356,620 Land $216,913 Building $139,707 |
| 2022 | $3,726.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20979 Johnson Ave 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.
The area around 20979 Johnson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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