Merced County property record for 27 Cortez Ave, Planada, CA 95365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,071 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 037-291-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 037-291-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,333 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,735 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,333 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 5,071 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 402 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 037-291-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 CORTEZ AVE |
| City | PLANADA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15000 |
| Legal Description | MILES CR EST 1 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILES CR ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLANADA-LE GRAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
27 Cortez Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1997.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1188, PLANADA, CA 95365-1188 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Cortez Ave was $1,579 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Le Grand Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Planada Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,800 (+2%) Land $39,183 Building $95,617 | |
| 2025 | $1,579.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,158 Land $38,415 Building $93,743 |
| 2023 | $1,528.00 (+5.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $127,027 Land $36,924 Building $90,103 |
| 2022 | $1,452.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 27 Cortez 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 84 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1982–2023) |
| 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 27 Cortez Ave is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | PLANADA CSD serves 4,164 people · EPA ID CA2410007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 60 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 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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