Merced County property record for 3870 Avocet Dr, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $283 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-116-026-000 |
| Primary APN | 231-116-026-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 231-116-026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3870 AVOCET DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-8418 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | BIG VALLEY ENTERPRISES LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG VALLEY ENTERPRISES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
3870 Avocet Dr, recreational vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5333 E SOUTH BEAR CREEK DR, MERCED, CA 95340-9454 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201743650 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3870 AVOCET DR, MERCED, CA 95340-8418 |
| Document Number | 0000043650 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $66.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5333 ES BEAR CREEK DR MERCED CA 95340, MERCED, CA 95340 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3870 Avocet Dr was $283, up 5.6% from the year before.
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 | $24,784 (+2%) Land $24,784 | |
| 2025 | $283.00 (+5.6%) | $24,299 Land $24,299 |
| 2024 | $268.00 (+1.52%) | |
| 2023 | $264.00 (+1.93%) | $23,356 Land $23,356 |
| 2022 | $259.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3870 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 3870 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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