438 Rice Ct, Merced, CA 95348 Property Records

Merced County property record for 438 Rice Ct, Merced, CA 95348 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Square Footage1,440 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,941 sqft (0.136 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$384,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$4,481.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Merced County records · APN 236-252-006-000

Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address438 RICE CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2838
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 13, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202310515
Prior Transfer DateDec 05, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000062953
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateMay 11, 2023
Property Address438 RICE CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2838
Document Number0000010515
Map ReferenceVOL 41 PG 45-54
Instrument DateMay 04, 2023
Instrument2023010515
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 09, 2023
Title CompanyCYPRESS TITLE CORP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address438 RICE CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2838

Mortgage

Document Number0000010516
DateMay 11, 2023
Instrument2023010516
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number0000010517
DateMay 11, 2023
Instrument2023010517
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term362 Months
DueJul 08, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County records · Assessment roll updated July 16, 2025 · Last verified August 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,481.00 (+138.86%)$399,513 (+135.62%) Land $109,242 Building $290,271
2023$1,876.00 (+1.52%)$169,561 Land $74,260 Building $95,301
2022$1,848.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Merced County (06047C), updated October 4, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN236-252-006-000
Alternative APN
  • 236-252-006

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,440 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,920 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,440 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialTile Roof
Lot Area5,941 sqft (0.136 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area480 sqft Garage
PorchPorch
Porch Area120 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number236-252-006
Street Address438 RICE CT
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95348-2838
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCAMPUS NORTH #1 LOT 87
Legal SubdivisionCAMPUS NORTH 01
Legal Lot Number87
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Minor Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3008
Census Tract1006

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