2696 Branco Ave, Merced, CA 95340 Property Records

Merced County property record for 2696 Branco Ave, Merced, CA 95340

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.178 acres (7,751 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$276,500 (Feb 2006)
Tax Bill	$3,796 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`033-204-014-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`033-204-014-000`
Alternative APN	`033-204-014`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,384 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,744 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,384 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	7,751 sqft (0.178 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	48 sqft
Patio Area	272 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	033-204-014
Street Address	2696 BRANCO AVE
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95340-3304
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R16
Legal Description	BETTER HOMES #2 LOT 61
Legal Subdivision	BETTER HOMES 02
Legal Lot Number	61
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	1402

Owner

2696 Branco Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2006.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2696 BRANCO AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3304
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 21, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 21, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 24, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200613431
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 3, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000061957
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Property Address	2696 BRANCO AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-3304
Document Number	0000041566
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2020
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2696 BRANCO AVE MERCED CA 953403304, MERCED, CA 95340-3304

Mortgage

Document Number	0000041566
Date	Dec 10, 2019
Instrument	41566

Lender

Name	MR COOPER
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 9, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2696 Branco Ave was $3,796 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Merced County
Municipality	Merced City
Elementary School District	Merced City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Merced Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$347,500 (-0.29%) Land $95,000 Building $252,500
2025	$3,796.00 Homeowner's exemption	$348,500 Land $95,000 Building $253,500
2023	$3,397.00 (-6.98%) Homeowner's exemption	$322,000 Land $85,000 Building $237,000
2022	$3,652.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2696 Branco Ave 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 139 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	139 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	8 (1998–2023)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Mar 2023 · 2 claims Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 3 claims Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Mar 1998 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 2696 Branco Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 483 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20