Merced County property record for 3434 Wathen Ave, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,043 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,141 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 236-084-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 236-084-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,612 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,072 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,043 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 99 sqft |
| Patio Area | 418 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 236-084-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3434 WATHEN AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-2830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | HEADLINER HMS #3 LOT 73 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEADLINER HOMES 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1006 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3434 WATHEN AVE, MERCED, CA 95348-2830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200559621 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011975 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $452,000 (-3.83%) Land $120,000 Building $332,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,141.00 (+12.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $470,000 (+9.3%) Land $120,000 Building $350,000 |
| 2023 | $4,557.00 (-0.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $430,000 Land $105,000 Building $325,000 |
| 2022 | $4,598.00 |
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 | 3 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 490 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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