242 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341 Property Records

Merced County property record for 242 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleCustom Design
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage1,100 sqft Living Area
Lot Size20,564 sqft (0.472 acres)
Tax Bill$2,100.00 (2024)

Owner

Source: Merced County records · APN 259-040-007-000

Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1337 RIVERSIDE CT, MERCED, CA 95348-8409
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 11, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Mar 11, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Mar 11, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 09, 2022
Transfer Doc0000010227
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMar 11, 2022
Property Address242 E CHILDS AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-6322
Document Number0000010223
Map ReferenceVOL 4 PG 24
Instrument DateMar 09, 2022
Instrument2022010223
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMar 11, 2022
Property Address242 E CHILDS AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-6322
Document Number0000010226
Map ReferenceVOL 4 PG 24
Instrument DateMar 09, 2022
Instrument2022010226
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMar 11, 2022
Property Address242 E CHILDS AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-6322
Document Number0000010227
Map ReferenceVOL 4 PG 24
Instrument DateMar 07, 2022
Instrument2022010227
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address242 E CHILDS AVE, 242, MERCED, CA 95341-6322

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address242 E CHILDS AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-6322

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County records · Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
Elementary School DistrictMerced City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMerced Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$2,220.00 (+5.71%)$198,976 (+4.04%) Land $66,325 Building $132,651
2024$2,100.00 (+1.45%)
2023$2,070.00 (+289.83%)$191,250 Land $63,750 Building $127,500
2022$531.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Merced County (06047C), updated October 4, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
sheet flow 1–3 ft
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN259-040-007-000
Alternative APN
  • 259-040-007

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,100 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,100 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area20,564 sqft (0.472 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number259-040-007
Street Address242 E CHILDS AVE
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95341-6322
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMER COL POR LOT 124 SEC 31/7/14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township7S
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionMER COL
Legal Lot Number124
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Minor Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract1604

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