Merced County property record for 2661 Capella Dr, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,505 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Aug 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 061-502-018-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-502-018-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,505 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,932 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,505 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 427 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Patio Area | 85 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 061-502-018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2661 CAPELLA DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-7725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RPD |
| Legal Description | STARLIGHT EST #1 LOT 19 & E 3 LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | STARLIGHT ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
2661 Capella Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2661 CAPELLA DR, MERCED, CA 95341-7725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201823707 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023707 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 2661 CAPELLA DR, MERCED, CA 95341-7725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2661 CAPELLA DR, MERCED, CA 95341-7725 |
| Document Number | 0000042430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022042430 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92186 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2062 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2661 CAPELLA DR, MERCED, CA 95341-7725 |
| Document Number | 0000023707 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 2661 CAELLA DR MERCED CA 95341, MERCED, CA 95341 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2661 CAPELLA DR, MERCED, CA 95341-7725 |
| Document Number | 0000023706 |
| Map Reference | VOL 44 PG 41-44 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018023706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2661 CAPELLA DR, MERCED, CA 95341-7725 |
| Document Number | 0000023708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018023708 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2661 Capella Dr was $2,940, up 5% 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 | $266,247 (+2%) Land $62,578 Building $203,669 | |
| 2025 | $2,940.00 (+4.96%) | $261,027 Land $61,351 Building $199,676 |
| 2024 | $2,801.00 (+2.45%) | |
| 2023 | $2,734.00 (+0.48%) | $250,893 Land $58,970 Building $191,923 |
| 2022 | $2,721.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2661 Capella 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 2661 Capella Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · lower than 73% 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 | 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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