Merced County property record for 3856 Avocet Dr, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $333,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Transfer Jun 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-116-027-000 |
| Primary APN | 231-116-027-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,734 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,196 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,734 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,001 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 194 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 231-116-027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3856 AVOCET DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-8418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | BIG VALLEY ENTERPRISES LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG VALLEY ENTERPRISES |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
3856 Avocet Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2020.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3856 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Aug 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201822780 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013612 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3856 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Number | 0000013612 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3856 AVOCET DR MERCED CA 953408418, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3856 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Number | 0000016692 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16692 |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 3856 AVOCET DR MERCED CA 953408418, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 3856 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Number | 0000022781 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 3856 AVOCET DR MERCED CA 953408418, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Number | 0000022781 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22781 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3856 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Number | 0000022780 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $366.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 3856 AVOCET DR MERCED CA 953408418, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3856 Avocet Dr was $4,985 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $378,890 (+2%) Land $73,955 Building $304,935 | |
| 2025 | $4,985.00 Homeowner's exemption | $371,461 Land $72,505 Building $298,956 |
| 2023 | $4,658.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $357,040 Land $69,691 Building $287,349 |
| 2022 | $4,562.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3856 Avocet Dr 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 3856 Avocet Dr is low, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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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