Madera County property record for 26869 Merril Ave, Madera, CA 93638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.505 acres (22,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,024 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-092-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 036-092-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 482 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,000 sqft (0.505 acres) |
| Garage Area | 482 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 26869 MERRIL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93638-0324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRS |
| Legal Description | MADERA COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUB LOT 243 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADERA COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 243 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 515 |
26869 Merril Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26869 MERRIL AVE, MADERA, CA 93638-0324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201512272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 26869 MERRIL AVE, MADERA, CA 93638-0324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26869 MERRIL AVE, MADERA, CA 93638-0324 |
| Document Number | 0000018913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021018913 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 288 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26869 Merril Ave was $3,024.
Source: Madera County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Unified School District | Madera Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $269,684 (+2%) Land $73,548 Building $196,136 | |
| 2025 | $3,024.00 | $264,397 Land $72,106 Building $192,291 |
| 2023 | $2,976.00 (+4.57%) | $254,132 Land $69,307 Building $184,825 |
| 2022 | $2,846.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26869 Merril Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 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 26869 Merril Ave is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 55% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 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 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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