3878 Black Hawk Ave, Merced, CA 95340 Property Records

Merced County property record for 3878 Black Hawk Ave, Merced, CA 95340

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,703 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$410,000 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill$4,813 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN231-115-008-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN231-115-008-000
Alternative APN
  • 231-115-008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,703 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,299 sqft
1st Floor Area1,703 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area596 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number231-115-008
Street Address3878 BLACK HAWK AVE
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95340-8354
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR16
Legal DescriptionQUAIL CREEK UNIT 3 LOT 95
Legal SubdivisionQUAIL CREEK
Legal Lot Number95
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract1801

Owner

3878 Black Hawk Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2024.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address289 HIDALGO CT, FREMONT, CA 94539-3029
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 10, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 10, 2024Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 22, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024692
Prior Transfer DateJan 3, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000000691
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateJan 10, 2024
Property Address3878 BLACK HAWK AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-8354
Document Number0000000692
Map ReferenceMB 54 PG 14-16
Instrument DateDec 19, 2023
Instrument2024000692
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2024
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address3878 BLACK HAWK AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-8354

Mortgage

Document Number0000000693
DateJan 10, 2024
Instrument2024000693
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2054

January 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateJan 10, 2024
Property Address3878 BLACK HAWK AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-8354
Document Number0000000691
Map ReferenceMB 54 PG 14-16
Instrument DateDec 12, 2023
Instrument2024000691
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2024
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address852 CHAMISE DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4417

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3878 Black Hawk Ave was $4,813.

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
MunicipalityMerced City
Elementary School DistrictMerced City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMerced Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$426,564 (+2%) Land $124,848 Building $301,716
2025$4,813.00$418,200 Land $122,400 Building $295,800
2023$2,884.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption$259,686 Land $56,787 Building $202,899
2022$2,838.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3878 Black Hawk Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 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

Wildfire risk around 3878 Black Hawk Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MERCED
serves 96,073 people · EPA ID CA2410009
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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