Merced County property record for 3796 Avocet Dr, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $379,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-136-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 231-136-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,875 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 26 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 231-136-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3796 AVOCET DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-8416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | YOS MEADOWS #1 LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | YOSEMITE MEADOWS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3796 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATHAS CAP |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20249147 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3796 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8416 |
| Document Number | 0000035317 |
| Map Reference | VOL 39 PG 26&27 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020035317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Address | 3796 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8416 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000035318 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020035318 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3796 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8416 |
| Document Number | 0000035316 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1120 COMMERCE AVE ATWATER CA 953015216, ATWATER, CA 95301-5216 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3796 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8416 |
| Document Number | 0000029939 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 690 B 20 JN MERCED CA 95340, MERCED, CA 95340 |
| Document Number | 29940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29940 |
| Name | ATHAS CAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CALABASAS HILLS, CA 91301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3796 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8416 |
| Document Number | 0000030577 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30577 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3796 AVOCET DR MERCED CA 953408416, MERCED, CA 95340-8416 |
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 | $394,311 (+2%) Land $124,848 Building $269,463 | |
| 2025 | $4,243.00 (+59.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $386,580 (+58.11%) Land $122,400 Building $264,180 |
| 2023 | $2,660.00 (+1.37%) | $244,494 Land $83,232 Building $161,262 |
| 2022 | $2,624.00 |
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 | 7 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 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 449 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 |
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