280 Merlin Ct, Benicia, CA 94510 Property Records

Solano County property record for 280 Merlin Ct, Benicia, CA 94510

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,840 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$317,500 (Oct 2011)
Tax Bill	$4,625 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Mortgage Feb 2024 Second Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0087-353-060`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0087-353-060`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,684 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,454 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Lot Area	7,840 sqft (0.18 acres)
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	280 MERLIN CT
City	BENICIA
State	CA
Zip	94510-1802
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SOUTHAMPTON 10 SUB BK-BG 28-65 LOT 198
Legal Subdivision	SOUTHAMPTON 10
Legal Lot Number	198
Legal Unit	10
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Township / Civil Division	VALLEJO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	252107

Owner

Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	280 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 21, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ADVANTAGEFIRST LENDING INC
Feb 28, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage TRAVIS CU
Jan 19, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 10, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201194781
Last Transfer Date	Jan 11, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000005153
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Property Address	280 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056081
Date	Nov 21, 2025
Instrument	202500056081

Lender

Name	ADVANTAGEFIRST LENDING INC
Type	Lending Institution
Address	LAKE FOREST, CA 92630

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Property Address	280 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008254
Date	Feb 28, 2024
Instrument	202400008254

Lender

Name	TRAVIS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	95868

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2044

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2021
Property Address	280 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802
Document Number	0000005153
Map Reference	MB 28 PG 65
Instrument Date	Jan 11, 2021
Instrument	202100005153
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	280 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005154
Date	Jan 19, 2021
Instrument	202100005154

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Solano County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
Municipality	Benicia City
County	Solano County
Unified School District	Benicia Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$406,759 (+2%) Land $96,081 Building $310,678
2025	$4,625.00 (-1.15%)	$398,785 (+4.04%) Land $94,198 Building $304,587
2024	$4,679.00 (+2.47%)
2023	$4,566.00 (+1.9%)	$383,301 Land $90,541 Building $292,760	$763,020
2022	$4,481.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 BENICIA serves 27,131 people · EPA ID CA4810001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2023
Lead	2 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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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