2251 Emerson Ave, Merced, CA 95341 Property Records

Merced County property record for 2251 Emerson Ave, Merced, CA 95341

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,422 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$155,000 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill	$2,423 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Second Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`061-301-020-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`061-301-020-000`
Alternative APN	`061-301-020`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,521 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,152 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	7,422 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	369 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	27 sqft
Patio Area	27 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	061-301-020
Street Address	2251 EMERSON AVE
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95341-5425
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R16
Legal Description	SIERRA EST #2 LOT 9
Legal Subdivision	SIERRA ESTATE
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	1700

Owner

2251 Emerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2014.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2251 EMERSON AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5425
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200341084
Last Transfer Date	Sep 22, 2014
Transfer Doc	0000029961
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Property Address	2251 EMERSON AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5425
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2026
Title Company	AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2251 EMERSON AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5425

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006808
Date	Mar 18, 2026
Instrument	2026006808

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92618

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2251 Emerson Ave was $2,423 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Merced County
Municipality	Merced City
Secondary School District	Merced Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Weaver Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$228,812 (+2%) Land $66,469 Building $162,343
2025	$2,423.00 (+5.03%) Homeowner's exemption	$224,326 Land $65,166 Building $159,160
2024	$2,307.00 (+2.58%)
2023	$2,249.00 (+0.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$215,618 Land $62,637 Building $152,981
2022	$2,236.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2251 Emerson Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 118 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	118 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1995–2023)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2251 Emerson 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF MERCED serves 96,073 people · EPA ID CA2410009
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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 471 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20