Sonoma County property record for 253 Merrill St, Geyserville, CA 95441
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140-130-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 140-130-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,980 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 140-130-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 MERRILL ST |
| City | GEYSERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95441-9322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R26UA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLOVERDALE-GEYSERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 154100 |
253 Merrill St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 648, GEYSERVILLE, CA 95441-0648 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202412188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 253 MERRILL ST, GEYSERVILLE, CA 95441-9322 |
| Document Number | 0000012188 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024012188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $632.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 648, GEYSERVILLE, CA 95441-0648 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 253 MERRILL ST, GEYSERVILLE, CA 95441-9322 |
| Document Number | 0000012187 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024012187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 212 HENDLEY ST, SANTA ROSA, CA 95404-5028 |
| Mail Care Of | AGNES NAVARRO |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Merrill St was $9,924.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Unified School District | Geyserville Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $598,230 (+2%) Land $442,170 Building $156,060 | |
| 2025 | $9,924.00 | $586,500 Land $433,500 Building $153,000 |
| 2023 | $4,457.00 (+6.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,795 Land $47,839 Building $89,956 |
| 2022 | $4,202.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 253 Merrill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1995–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · other causes |
| 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 253 Merrill St 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN GEYSERVILLE (PUC) private · serves 1,050 people · EPA ID CA4910024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2015–2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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