Merced County property record for 34 S Benicia Ct, Planada, CA 95365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,324 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 037-301-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 037-301-016-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,514 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,687 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 407 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 037-301-016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 34 S BENICIA CT |
| City | PLANADA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95365-9112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15000 |
| Legal Description | NEW CENTURY PK LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CENTURY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLANADA-LE GRAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
34 S Benicia Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 S BENICIA CT, PLANADA, CA 95365-9112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200961643 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046639 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 S Benicia Ct was $1,324.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Le Grand Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Planada Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $98,729 (+2%) Land $9,207 Building $89,522 | |
| 2025 | $1,324.00 | $96,794 Land $9,027 Building $87,767 |
| 2023 | $1,286.00 (+4.98%) | $93,037 Land $8,677 Building $84,360 |
| 2022 | $1,225.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 34 S Benicia Ct in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 84 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1982–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 34 S Benicia Ct is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | PLANADA CSD serves 4,164 people · EPA ID CA2410007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 151 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 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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