281 Emerald Dr, Merced, CA 95340 Property Records

Merced County property record for 281 Emerald Dr, Merced, CA 95340 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Square Footage1,362 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,444 sqft (0.171 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$185,000 (2015)
Tax Bill$2,399.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-091-041-000
Alternative APN
  • 007-091-041

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,362 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,882 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,362 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area7,444 sqft (0.171 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area520 sqft Garage
Porch Area117 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number007-091-041
Street Address281 EMERALD DR
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95340-2220
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPARCEL 1 PM 20-2 SEC 20/7/14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township7S
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionACRES
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Minor Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1007
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: Merced County records · APN 007-091-041-000

Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address281 EMERALD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2220
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 03, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 08, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 08, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201515310
Prior Transfer DateAug 14, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000062910
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Property Address281 EMERALD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2220
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 EMERALD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2220

Mortgage

Document Number0000017532
DateMay 03, 2022
Instrument2022017532
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 01, 2052

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Property Address281 EMERALD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2220
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 EMERALD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2220

Mortgage

Document Number0000050403
DateDec 30, 2020
Instrument2020050403
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term295 Months
DueJul 01, 2045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County records · Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
MunicipalityMerced City
Elementary School DistrictMerced City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMerced Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$2,399.00 (+7.39%) Homeowner's exemption$222,332 (+4.04%) Land $54,078 Building $168,254
2023$2,234.00 (+1.41%) Homeowner's exemption$213,700 Land $51,979 Building $161,721
2022$2,203.00

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