Merced County property record for 438 W 5th St, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,458 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $909 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 032-232-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 032-232-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,636 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,458 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 032-232-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 W 5TH ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-6606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | GOLD STATE ADD LOT 5 BLK 394 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLD STATE ADD |
| Legal Block | 394 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
438 W 5th St, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 W 5TH ST, MERCED, CA 95341-6606 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 W 5th St was $909.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Merced City |
| 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 | $81,236 (+2%) Land $36,994 Building $44,242 | |
| 2025 | $909.00 | $79,644 Land $36,269 Building $43,375 |
| 2023 | $849.00 (+1.43%) | $76,553 Land $34,861 Building $41,692 |
| 2022 | $837.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 438 W 5th St 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 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2012 · other causes |
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 438 W 5th 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 | 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 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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