Merced County property record for 3960 N Gardner Ave, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 32.3 acres (1,406,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Nov 2018 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 067-060-039-000 |
| Primary APN | 067-060-039-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,406,988 sqft |
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| Old Parcel Number | 067-060-039 |
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| Street Address | 3960 N GARDNER AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-9678 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | POR NE1/4 SEC 11/8/15 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 8S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURCHELL RANCH |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLANADA-LE GRAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
3960 N Gardner Ave, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since January 2024.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2031 BURCHELL AVE, LE GRAND, CA 95333-9605 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed Quitclaim |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242084 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3960 N GARDNER AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-9678 |
| Document Number | 0000002084 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024002084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2031 BURCHELL AVE, LE GRAND, CA 95333-9605 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3960 N GARDNER AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-9678 |
| Document Number | 0000035093 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35093 |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | BURCHELL RD LE GRAND CA 95333, LE GRAND, CA 95333 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3960 N GARDNER AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-9678 |
| Document Number | 0000021061 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 571 HARTZ AVE DANVILLE CA 945263807, DANVILLE, CA 94526-3807 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3960 N GARDNER AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-9678 |
| Document Number | 0000037226 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| 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 | 1409 CRESSA CT CARLSBAD CA 920115600, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-5600 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3960 N GARDNER AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-9678 |
| Document Number | 0000011641 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11641 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 421 LE GRAND CA 953330421, LE GRAND, CA 95333-0421 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3960 N Gardner Ave was $3,166.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elementary School District | Le Grand Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Le Grand Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $244,284 (+15.7%) Land $158,627 Building $85,657 | |
| 2025 | $3,166.00 | $211,138 Land $182,160 Building $28,978 |
| 2023 | $3,777.00 (-0.76%) Additional exemption filed | $332,889 Land $202,305 Building $130,584 |
| 2022 | $3,806.00 |
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 3960 N Gardner Ave 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 51 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1995–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 3960 N Gardner Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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