3042 Merlot Ave, Madera, CA 93637 Property Records

Madera County property record for 3042 Merlot Ave, Madera, CA 93637

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.144 acres (6,260 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$3,737 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`009-550-070-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`009-550-070-000`
Alternative APN	`009550070`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,596 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,596 sqft
Basement Area	456 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,260 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage Area	456 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3042 MERLOT AVE
City	MADERA
State	CA
Zip	93637-8835
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CAPISTRANO XV LOT 69
Legal Subdivision	CAPISTRANO XV
Legal Lot Number	69
Jurisdiction	MADERA CA
Township / Civil Division	MADERA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1035
Census Tract	512

Owner

3042 Merlot Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2020.

Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3042 MERLOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHANGE LENDING LLC
Nov 3, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Nov 3, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY
May 16, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
May 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 3, 2020
Deed Sale	Nov 3, 2020
Prior Sale	Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202028011
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 2, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028011
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MADERA CA
Property Address	3042 MERLOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3042 MERIOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835

Mortgage

Document Number	0000040183
Date	Dec 29, 2021
Instrument	2021040183

Lender

Name	CHANGE LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92606

Agreement

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

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MADERA CA
Recording Date	Nov 3, 2020
Property Address	3042 MERLOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835
Document Number	0000028011
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2020
Instrument	28011
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2020
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3042 MERLOT AVE MADERA CA 936378835, MADERA, CA 93637-8835

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MADERA CA
Recording Date	Nov 3, 2020
Property Address	3042 MERLOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835
Document Number	0000028010
Map Reference	MB 55 PG 105
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2020
Instrument	2020028010
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 26, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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
Address	3042 MERLOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MADERA CA
Recording Date	May 16, 2017
Property Address	3042 MERLOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835
Document Number	0000012870
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2017
Instrument	12870
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2055 N SEQUOIA PL MERIDIAN ID 836465735, MERIDIAN, ID 83646-5735

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MADERA CA
Recording Date	May 16, 2017
Property Address	3042 MERLOT AVE, MADERA, CA 93637-8835
Document Number	0000012871
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2017
Instrument	12871
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$259.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3042 MERLOT AVE MADERA CA 936378835, MADERA, CA 93637-8835

Mortgage

Document Number	12872
Date	May 16, 2017
Instrument	12872

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	May 15, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3042 Merlot Ave was $3,737, down 0.7% from the year before.

Source: Madera County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$331,222 (+2%) Land $33,121 Building $298,101
2025	$3,737.00 (-0.74%)	$324,728 Land $32,472 Building $292,256
2024	$3,765.00 (+2.39%)
2023	$3,677.00 (+4.52%)	$312,120 Land $31,212 Building $280,908
2022	$3,518.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3042 Merlot Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023

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

The area around 3042 Merlot Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 MADERA serves 66,560 people · EPA ID CA2010002
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2023
Lead	3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
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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