Merced County property record for 3151 el Capitan Ave, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,610 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,508 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-122-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-122-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,948 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,610 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-122-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3151 EL CAPITAN AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | ELCAP HTS #1 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELCAP HEIGHTS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
3151 el Capitan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3151 EL CAPITAN AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202233896 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033895 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3151 EL CAPITAN AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1403 |
| Document Number | 0000033895 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022033895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3151 EL CAPITAN AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1403 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3151 EL CAPITAN AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1403 |
| Document Number | 0000033896 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022033896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3151 EL CAPITAN AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1403 |
| Document Number | 0000033897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022033897 |
| Name | FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3151 el Capitan Ave was $3,508 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $328,973 (+2%) Land $111,426 Building $217,547 | |
| 2025 | $3,508.00 (+5.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $322,524 Land $109,242 Building $213,282 |
| 2024 | $3,316.00 (+1.47%) | |
| 2023 | $3,268.00 (+102.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $310,000 Land $105,000 Building $205,000 |
| 2022 | $1,611.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3151 el Capitan Ave 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 | 2 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.
The area around 3151 el Capitan 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.
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 |
| 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 734 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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