Merced County property record for 2609 Cowden Ave, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,361 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,421 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,758 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 057-570-064-000 |
| Primary APN | 057-570-064-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,823 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,361 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,421 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 057-570-064 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2609 COWDEN AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-3809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SIERRA VIEW MEAD 2 LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIERRA VIEW MEAD 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 904 |
2609 Cowden Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 E NOBLE AVE, VISALIA, CA 93292-3037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2609 COWDEN AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000043187 |
| Map Reference | VOL 42 PG 5-8 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022043187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 921 E NOBLE AVE, VISALIA, CA 93292-3037 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2609 COWDEN AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000018843 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2609 COWDEN AVE MERCED CA 953483809, MERCED, CA 95348-3809 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2609 Cowden Ave was $1,758 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elementary School District | Merced City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $164,338 (+2%) Land $42,349 Building $121,989 | |
| 2025 | $1,758.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,117 Land $41,519 Building $119,598 |
| 2023 | $1,639.00 (-3.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $154,861 Land $39,907 Building $114,954 |
| 2022 | $1,691.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2609 Cowden Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 2609 Cowden Ave is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CAL AM - MEADOWBROOK private · serves 5,723 people · EPA ID CA2410008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2022 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) 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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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