Merced County property record for 3981 Thornton Rd, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,463 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 19.1 acres (831,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,133 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 057-131-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 057-131-003-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,463 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 831,996 sqft (19.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 690 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 057-131-003 |
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| Street Address | 3981 THORNTON RD |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-9258 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | COAL MER AC LOT 69 SEC 10/7/13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 7S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | COAL MER AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Merced County records, as of April 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3981 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95348-9258 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201647082 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034685 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3981 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95348-9258 |
| Document Number | 0000006853 |
| Map Reference | MB 1357 PG 485 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2026006853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3981 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95348-9258 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3981 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95348-9258 |
| Document Number | 0000027800 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020027800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE CO OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3981 THORNTON RD, MERCED, CA 95348-9258 |
| Document Number | 0000027801 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020027801 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,133.00 (+6.27%) | $810,360 (+6.67%) Land $425,906 Building $384,454 |
| 2024 | $8,594.00 (+1.43%) | |
| 2023 | $8,473.00 (+11.06%) | $759,671 Land $409,368 Building $350,303 |
| 2022 | $7,629.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CAL AM - MEADOWBROOK private · serves 5,723 people · EPA ID CA2410008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2022 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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