Merced County property record for 397 Gage St, Planada, CA 95365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,223 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 037-101-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 037-101-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,572 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,850 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 434 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 037-101-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 GAGE ST |
| City | PLANADA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PLANADA LOTS 77&78 BLK 5 ETC |
| Legal Subdivision | PLANADA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77,78 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLANADA-LE GRAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
397 Gage St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1218, PLANADA, CA 95365-1218 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201522946 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022945 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Gage St was $2,223.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Le Grand Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Planada Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $179,736 (+2%) Land $36,221 Building $143,515 | |
| 2025 | $2,223.00 | $176,212 Land $35,511 Building $140,701 |
| 2023 | $1,500.00 (-20.17%) | $112,802 Land $34,133 Building $78,669 |
| 2022 | $1,879.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 397 Gage St in Zone AH, 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 AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 231.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 68 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (2023–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 397 Gage St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | PLANADA CSD serves 4,164 people · EPA ID CA2410007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 411 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 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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