Merced County property record for 2871 N Big Sandy Ct, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,319 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,592 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,101 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 057-661-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 057-661-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,319 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 612 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,319 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,592 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 057-661-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | EL CAPITAN ESTATES PHASE 2 LOT 222 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL CAPITAN ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 222 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
2871 N Big Sandy Ct is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Merced County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIES CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 19, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| May 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161544 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Number | 0000022286 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622286 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Number | 0000022286, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622286 |
| Name | CITIES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY CT, MERCED, CA 95348 |
| Document Number | 0000019253 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY CT, MERCED, CA 95348 |
| Document Number | 0000019616 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 11-13 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY CT, MERCED, CA 95348 |
| Document Number | 0000019617 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 11-13 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022019617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY CT, MERCED, CA 95348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TTL CO OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Number | 0000042152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020042152 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY CT, MERCED, CA 95348 |
| Document Number | 0000034345 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE MERCED CA 953483682, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Number | 0000034345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 34345 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 22, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY CT, MERCED, CA 95348 |
| Document Number | 0000026789 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2871 N BIG SANDY AVE MERCED CA 953483682, MERCED, CA 95348-3682 |
| Document Number | 0000026789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26789 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2871 N Big Sandy Ct was $3,101, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elementary School District | Merced City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $276,504 (+2%) Land $54,333 Building $222,171 | |
| 2025 | $3,101.00 (+5.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $271,083 Land $53,268 Building $217,815 |
| 2024 | $2,939.00 (+1.38%) | |
| 2023 | $2,899.00 (+1.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $260,558 Land $51,200 Building $209,358 |
| 2022 | $2,861.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2871 N Big Sandy Ct in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 67 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 67 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (2006–2023) |
| 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 2871 N Big Sandy Ct is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CAL AM - MEADOWBROOK private · serves 5,723 people · EPA ID CA2410008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2022 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) 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 280 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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