Merced County property record for 256 S Moreno Ct, Planada, CA 95365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 053-301-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-301-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,984 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 053-301-035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 S MORENO CT |
| City | PLANADA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95365-9132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15000 |
| Legal Description | SUNRISE TERR 2 LOT 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE TERRACE 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLANADA-LE GRAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
256 S Moreno Ct is owned by a company that bought it in December 2018.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1272, PLANADA, CA 95365-1272 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201839160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 256 S MORENO CT, PLANADA, CA 95365-9132 |
| Document Number | 0000036115 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 S MORENO CT PLANADA CA 953659132, PLANADA, CA 95365-9132 |
| Document Number | 0000036115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36115 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 S MORENO CT, PLANADA, CA 95365-9132 |
| Document Number | 0000039160 |
| Map Reference | MB 42 PG 1-4 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018039160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1272, PLANADA, CA 95365-1272 |
| Document Number | 0000039161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018039161 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 256 S MORENO CT, PLANADA, CA 95365-9132 |
| Document Number | 0000004163 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4163 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 188 S DANA CT PLANADA CA 953658009, PLANADA, CA 95365-8009 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 S Moreno Ct was $2,225.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Le Grand Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Planada Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $191,149 (+2%) Land $51,199 Building $139,950 | |
| 2025 | $2,225.00 | $187,402 Land $50,196 Building $137,206 |
| 2023 | $2,155.00 (+5.43%) | $180,127 Land $48,248 Building $131,879 |
| 2022 | $2,044.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 S Moreno Ct in Zone AH, 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 AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 228.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 84 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1982–2023) |
| 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 256 S Moreno Ct is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of 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 | 0.07% 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 | PLANADA CSD serves 4,164 people · EPA ID CA2410007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 260 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 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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