Merced County property record for 3946 E State Hwy 140, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 920 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (45,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 061-121-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-121-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 920 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 45,000 sqft |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Old Parcel Number | 061-121-037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3940 E STATE HIGHWAY 140 |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-9507 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | FAN SUB POR LOT 112 SEC 27/7/14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 7S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
3946 E State Hwy 140, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5632 E STATE HIGHWAY 140, MERCED, CA 95340-9437 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202526966 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029723 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3946 E STATE HIGHWAY 140, MERCED, CA 95340 |
| Document Number | 0000026966 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 48 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025026966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 5632 E STATE HIGHWAY 140, MERCED, CA 95340-9437 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3946 E STATE HIGHWAY 140, MERCED, CA 95340 |
| Document Number | 0000026967 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 48 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025026967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 632 E STATE HIGHWAY 140, MERCED, CA 95340 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3946 E State Hwy 140 was $3,544, up 376.3% from the year before.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| 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 | $265,000 (-11.67%) Land $265,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,544.00 (+376.34%) | $300,000 Land $300,000 |
| 2024 | $744.00 (+1.09%) | |
| 2023 | $736.00 (+1.1%) | $47,895 Land $20,012 Building $27,883 |
| 2022 | $728.00 |
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 3946 E State Hwy 140 in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2020–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 3946 E State Hwy 140 is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 52 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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