Merced County property record for 2515 Ballantyne Dr, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,193 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,333 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 061-283-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-283-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,193 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 061-283-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2515 BALLANTYNE DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-5406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | F WINTER SUB LOT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | F WINTER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
2515 Ballantyne Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2515 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 2515 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011865 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020011865 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2515 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000000326 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 326 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 575 MARGARET CT MERCED CA 953417008, MERCED, CA 95341-7008 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2515 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000000327 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2018-000327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2515 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000000328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-000328 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2515 Ballantyne Dr was $2,333 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $220,505 (+2%) Land $52,224 Building $168,281 | |
| 2025 | $2,333.00 Homeowner's exemption | $216,182 Land $51,200 Building $164,982 |
| 2023 | $2,166.00 (+0.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $207,790 Land $49,213 Building $158,577 |
| 2022 | $2,153.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2515 Ballantyne Dr 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 82 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 82 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2016–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 2515 Ballantyne Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 521 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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