2980 Bedford Dr, Merced, CA 95340 Property Records

Merced County property record for 2980 Bedford Dr, Merced, CA 95340

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,546 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$395,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,139 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-200-032-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-200-032-000`
Alternative APN	`008-200-032`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,358 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,818 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,358 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	6,546 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	22 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	008-200-032
Street Address	2980 BEDFORD DR
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95340-2747
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R16
Legal Description	W BEAR CR N #1 LOT #5
Legal Subdivision	WAINWRIGHTS BEAR CREEK NORTH 0
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	1200

Owner

2980 Bedford Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2980 BEDFORD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2747
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202213706
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2022
Property Address	2980 BEDFORD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2747
Document Number	0000013706
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 18&19
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2022
Instrument	2022013706
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2022
Title Company	TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	2980 BEDFORD DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2747

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013707
Date	Apr 5, 2022
Instrument	2022013707

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2980 Bedford Dr was $4,139.

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Merced County
Municipality	Merced City
Elementary School District	Merced City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Merced Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$389,500 (+4.56%) Land $120,000 Building $269,500
2025	$4,139.00	$372,500 Land $120,000 Building $252,500
2023	$3,982.00 (+127.93%)	$369,500 Land $105,000 Building $264,500
2022	$1,747.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2980 Bedford Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	8 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 2980 Bedford Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 MERCED serves 96,073 people · EPA ID CA2410009
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2023
Lead	Under 1 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 403 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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