3053 Poplar Dr, Merced, CA 95348 Property Records

Merced County property record for 3053 Poplar Dr, Merced, CA 95348

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.203 acres (8,841 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$365,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,047 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`005-281-041-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`005-281-041-000`
Alternative APN	`005-281-041`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,312 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,767 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,312 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	8,841 sqft (0.203 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	455 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	119 sqft
Patio Area	189 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	005-281-041
Street Address	3053 POPLAR DR
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95348-9466
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	FRANKLIN HTS LOT 4
Legal Subdivision	FRANKLIN HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1030
Census Tract	904

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3053 POPLAR DR, MERCED, CA 95348-9466
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MUFG UNION BANK NA
Nov 12, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK
Mar 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 1, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202150513
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 7, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000048847
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Property Address	3053 POPLAR DR, MERCED, CA 95348-9466
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2022
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023654
Date	Aug 2, 2018
Instrument	2018023654

Lender

Name	MUFG UNION BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92121

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 15, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2021
Property Address	3053 POPLAR DR, MERCED, CA 95348-9466
Document Number	0000050513
Map Reference	MB 26 PG 40&41
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2021
Instrument	2021050513
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2022
Title Company	TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	Tenants in Common
Address	3053 POPLAR DR, MERCED, CA 95348-9466

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050514
Date	Nov 12, 2021
Instrument	2021050514

Lender

Name	ALLY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Mar 29, 2018
Property Address	3053 POPLAR DR, MERCED, CA 95348-9466
Document Number	0000009372
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2018
Instrument	9372
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	690 RAMBLER RD MERCED CA 953482560, MERCED, CA 95348-2560

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$395,086 (+10.05%) Land $92,006 Building $303,080
2025	$4,047.00 (-0.57%)	$359,000 (-3.57%) Land $100,000 Building $259,000
2023	$4,070.00 (+1.32%)	$372,300 Land $86,700 Building $285,600
2022	$4,017.00

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

Flood

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 Record median of 22 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	22 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% 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	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

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 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Ayera Technologies.

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