Merced County property record for 2551 3rd Ave, Merced, CA 95340 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
| Square Footage | 1,733 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,457.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 033-033-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,733 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,733 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Tilt-Up Concrete Construction |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft Carport |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft Patio |
| Porch | 1 Porch |
| Porch Area | 146 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Old Parcel Number | 033033003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2551 3RD AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-3009 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RAG SUB LOT 134 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAG SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Minor Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
Source: Merced County records · APN 033-033-003-000
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 2551 3RD AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 10, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2018041490 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2551 3RD AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3009 |
| Document Number | 0000041490 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018041490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2551 3RD AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3009 |
| Document Number | 0000041491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018041491 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000041493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018041493 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Second Mortgage to Cover Down Payment |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2551 3RD AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3009 |
| Document Number | 0000000647 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 145 RIGGS AVE MERCED CA 953416488, MERCED, CA 95341-6488 |
Source: Merced County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,457.00 (+7.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $317,918 (+4.04%) Land $61,351 Building $256,567 |
| 2023 | $3,221.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $305,575 Land $58,970 Building $246,605 |
| 2022 | $3,177.00 |
2551 3rd Ave is in FEMA Zone AO, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Merced County (06047C), updated October 4, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO 1% annual chance, sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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