Merced County property record for 2546 N Drake Ave, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,348 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,739 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 057-613-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 057-613-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,094 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 057-613-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2546 N DRAKE AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-3629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | EL CAPITAN ESTATES PHASE 1 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL CAPITAN ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
2546 N Drake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2546 N DRAKE AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201622080 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2546 N Drake Ave was $3,739.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $286,469 (+2%) Land $53,266 Building $233,203 | |
| 2025 | $3,739.00 | $280,853 Land $52,222 Building $228,631 |
| 2023 | $3,582.00 (+0.76%) | $269,950 Land $50,196 Building $219,754 |
| 2022 | $3,555.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2546 N Drake Ave 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 67 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 67 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (2006–2023) |
| 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 2546 N Drake Ave is low, with 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 738 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 |
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