Merced County property record for 26 S Fork Ave, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,095 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 061-400-052-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-400-052-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,772 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 061-400-052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 S FORK AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-5474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | RIDGEVIEW MEADOWS #2 LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEVIEW MEADOWS 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 S FORK AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5474 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202313975 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 26 S FORK AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5474 |
| Document Number | 0000013975 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 S FORK AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5474 |
| Document Number | 0000013976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013976 |
| Name | ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000013977 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013977 |
| Name | ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 S FORK AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5474 |
| Document Number | 0000057484 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 1&2 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021057484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 26 S FORK AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5474 |
| Document Number | 0000057485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021057485 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 26 S FORK AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5474 |
| Document Number | 0000034709 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 S FORK AVE MERCED CA 953415474, MERCED, CA 95341-5474 |
| Document Number | 0000034709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34709 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43219-6009 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 6, 2048 |
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 | $371,422 (+2%) Land $90,202 Building $281,220 | |
| 2025 | $4,095.00 (+16.97%) | $364,140 (+13.33%) Land $88,434 Building $275,706 |
| 2023 | $3,501.00 (+0.49%) | $321,300 Land $81,600 Building $239,700 |
| 2022 | $3,484.00 |
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 118 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 118 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1995–2023) |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 471 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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