Merced County property record for 318 Sonora Ave, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,136 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-200-066-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-200-066-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,602 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,720 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 427 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-200-066 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 318 SONORA AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-0944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | W PK VIL #2 LOT 181 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAINWRIGHTS PARK VILLAGE 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 181 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 318 SONORA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-0944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERCED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FCU |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202012238 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 318 SONORA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-0944 |
| Document Number | 0000009125 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 35-38 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022009125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 318 SONORA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-0944 |
| Document Number | 0000009126 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022009126 |
| Name | MERCED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 2, 2042 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 318 SONORA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-0944 |
| Document Number | 0000012238 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 35-38 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020012238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANS COUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 318 SONORA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-0944 |
| Document Number | 0000012239 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020012239 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
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 | $287,572 (+2%) Land $89,237 Building $198,335 | |
| 2025 | $3,136.00 (+7.21%) | $281,935 (+4.04%) Land $87,488 Building $194,447 |
| 2023 | $2,925.00 (+1.35%) | $270,990 Land $84,092 Building $186,898 |
| 2022 | $2,886.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| 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, Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks.
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