2451 Valdes Dr, Merced, CA 95340 Property Records

Merced County property record for 2451 Valdes Dr, Merced, CA 95340

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 4 ba · 3,169 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,382 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$416,500 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$7,977 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-490-077-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-490-077-000`
Alternative APN	`008-490-077`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,169 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2020
Effective Year Built	Effective 2020
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	7,382 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	222 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	008-490-077
Street Address	2451 VALDES DR
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95340-5310
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 436 MORAGA OF MERCED UNIT NO. 2 SEC 16/7/14
Legal Subdivision	5370
Legal Lot Number	436
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	2602

Owner

2451 Valdes Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2451 VALDES DR, MERCED, CA 95340-5310
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202050568
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 16, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000050570
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2020
Property Address	2451 VALDES DR, MERCED, CA 95340-5310
Document Number	0000050568
Map Reference	MB 82 PG 13-20
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2020
Instrument	2020050568
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	CALATLANTIC TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	2451 VALDES DRIVE, MERCED, CA 95340-5310

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050569
Date	Dec 30, 2020
Instrument	2020050569

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2451 Valdes Dr was $7,977 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$459,405 (+2%) Land $93,846 Building $365,559
2025	$7,977.00 Homeowner's exemption	$450,398 Land $92,006 Building $358,392
2023	$7,599.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$432,910 Land $88,434 Building $344,476
2022	$7,463.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2451 Valdes Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 2451 Valdes 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% 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	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 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
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