Merced County property record for 2581 Ballantyne Dr, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,817 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,551 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2025 Foreclosure + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 061-283-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-283-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,817 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,342 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,817 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 061-283-008 |
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| Street Address | 2581 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 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | F WINTER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Merced County records, as of September 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEXA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS |
| May 31, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20266269 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000006269 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026006269 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000006270 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026006270 |
| Name | NEXA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000026845 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025026845 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1109, VISALIA, CA 93279-1109 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000008056 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023008056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15466 LOS GATOS BLVD STE 109, 109, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-2550 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000016950 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000016951 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022016951 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000019130 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19130 |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR MERCED CA 953415406, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000004843 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR MERCED CA 953415406, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000004843 |
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| Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4843 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000017132 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-017132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2581 BALLANTYNE DR, MERCED, CA 95341-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000017133 |
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| Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-017133 |
| Name | ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $360,000 (+52.64%) Land $105,000 Building $255,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,551.00 (+5.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $235,852 (+4.04%) Land $53,452 Building $182,400 |
| 2024 | $2,428.00 (+2.53%) | |
| 2023 | $2,368.00 (+0.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $226,695 Land $51,377 Building $175,318 |
| 2022 | $2,354.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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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