2538 Dan Ward Rd, Merced, CA 95348 Property Records

Merced County property record for 2538 Dan Ward Rd, Merced, CA 95348

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,571 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$192,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,393 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`057-150-028-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`057-150-028-000`
Alternative APN	`057-150-028`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,571 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,571 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	363 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	057-150-028
Street Address	2538 DAN WARD RD
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95348-3645
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	FRANKLIN SUB POR LOT 13 SEC 10/7/13
Legal Subdivision	FRANKLIN SUB
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	904

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2538 DAN WARD RD, MERCED, CA 95348-3645
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Jul 31, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY
Jul 31, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY
Jul 31, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY
Feb 24, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201724305
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 20, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000024304
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Property Address	2538 DAN WARD RD, MERCED, CA 95348-3645
Document Number	0000022725
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 7, 2020
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2538 DAN WARD RD MERCED CA 953483645, MERCED, CA 95348-3645

Mortgage

Document Number	0000022725
Date	Jul 9, 2020
Instrument	22725

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 8, 2035

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2017
Property Address	2538 DAN WARD RD, MERCED, CA 95348-3645
Document Number	0000024305
Map Reference	DOC2016022211
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2017
Instrument	2017-024305
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2538 DAN WARD RD, MERCED, CA 95348-3645

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2017
Property Address	2538 DAN WARD RD, MERCED, CA 95348-3645
Document Number	0000024304
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2017
Instrument	24304
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2017
Title Company	TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1 LINDSAY WAY HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE AR 719095829, HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, AR 71909-5829

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2017
Property Address	2538 DAN WARD RD, MERCED, CA 95348-3645
Document Number	0000024306
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2017
Instrument	24306
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2017
Title Company	TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2538 DAN WARD RD MERCED CA 953483645, MERCED, CA 95348-3645

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2017
Property Address	2538 DAN WARD RD, MERCED, CA 95348-3645
Document Number	0000006285
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2017
Instrument	6285
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	153 E FORTUNA AVE ATWATER CA 953013014, ATWATER, CA 95301-3014

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Merced County
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		$222,827 (+2%) Land $52,224 Building $170,603
2025	$2,393.00 (+7.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$218,458 (+4.04%) Land $51,200 Building $167,258
2023	$2,232.00 (+1.41%) Homeowner's exemption	$209,977 Land $49,213 Building $160,764
2022	$2,201.00

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

Flood

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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.08% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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	CAL AM - MEADOWBROOK private · serves 5,723 people · EPA ID CA2410008
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Aug 2022
Lead	6 ppb (2023–2025) 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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 500
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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