Merced County property record for 2559 Ballantyne Dr, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $296,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $680 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 061-283-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-283-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 061-283-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2559 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 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | F WINTER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
2559 Ballantyne Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Merced County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2559 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202526443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024218 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2559 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000026443 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025026443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2559 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000026444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025026444 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2559 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000016117 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2014 |
| Instrument | 16117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1757 DOLPHIN PL DISCOVERY BAY CA 945059364, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505-9364 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2559 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000016115 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Instrument | 16115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1757 DOLPHIN PL DISCOVERY BAY CA 945059364, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505-9364 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2559 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000016116 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Instrument | 16116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1757 DOLPHIN PL DISCOVERY BAY CA 945059364, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505-9364 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2559 Ballantyne Dr was $680, up 4.9% from the year before.
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 | $296,000 (+393.28%) Land $105,000 Building $191,000 | |
| 2025 | $680.00 (+4.94%) | $60,006 Land $25,809 Building $34,197 |
| 2024 | $648.00 (+2.37%) | |
| 2023 | $633.00 (+0.8%) | $57,677 Land $24,807 Building $32,870 |
| 2022 | $628.00 |
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 2559 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 2559 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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