Solano County property record for 286 Merlin Ct, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,018 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,985 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0087-353-030 |
| Primary APN | 0087-353-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,735 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,018 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Patio Area | 481 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 286 MERLIN CT |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-1802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SOUTHAMPTON 10 SUB BK-BG 28-65 LOT 195 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHAMPTON 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 195 |
| Legal Unit | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 252107 |
286 Merlin Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 MERLIN CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Merlin Ct was $1,985 with a veteran's exemption, down 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Solano County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Benicia City |
| County | Solano County |
| Unified School District | Benicia Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $352,789 (+2%) Land $75,151 Building $277,638 | ||
| 2025 | $1,985.00 (-2.36%) Veteran's exemption | $345,873 Land $73,678 Building $272,195 | |
| 2024 | $2,033.00 (-0.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,048.00 (-2.66%) | $332,444 Land $70,818 Building $261,626 | $760,320 |
| 2022 | $2,104.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Merlin Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 286 Merlin Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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