44798 Merlin Dr, Indio, CA 92201 Property Records

Riverside County property record for 44798 Merlin Dr, Indio, CA 92201

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,730 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`608-121-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`608-121-007`
Alternative APN	`613521007`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,040 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,590 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,040 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	550 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	613521007
Street Address	44798 MERLIN DR
City	INDIO
State	CA
Zip	92201-3044
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	LOT 12 MB 046/009 TR 2320
Legal Subdivision	TRACT 2320
Legal Tract	2320
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil Division	COACHELLA VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1026
Census Tract	45209

Owner

44798 Merlin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.

Source: Riverside County records, as of July 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	44798 MERLIN DR, INDIO, CA 92201-3044
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 26, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer USA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, USA NAT'L TITLE CO
Jan 26, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer USA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, USA NAT'L TITLE CO
Jan 26, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 16, 1993
Deed Document Number	202151680
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 7, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc	0000363541
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2021
Property Address	44798 MERLIN DR, INDIO, CA 92201-3044
Document Number	0000051679
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2021
Instrument	51679
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2021
Title Company	USA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, USA NAT'L TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	44798 MERLIN DR INDIO CA 922013044, INDIO, CA 92201-3044

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2021
Property Address	44798 MERLIN DR, INDIO, CA 92201-3044
Document Number	0000051678
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2020
Instrument	51678
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2021
Title Company	USA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, USA NAT'L TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	44798 MERLIN DR INDIO CA 922013044, INDIO, CA 92201-3044

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2021
Property Address	44798 MERLIN DR, INDIO, CA 92201-3044
Document Number	0000051680
Map Reference	MB 46 PG 9&10
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2020
Instrument	2021-0051680
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2021
Title Company	USA NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	44798 MERLIN DR, INDIO, CA 92201-3044

Mortgage

Document Number	0000051681
Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-0051681

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 44798 Merlin Dr was $4,730.

Source: Riverside County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Riverside County
Municipality	Indio City
Unified School District	Desert Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$276,017 (+2%) Land $77,284 Building $198,733
2025	$4,730.00	$270,606 Land $75,769 Building $194,837
2023	$4,312.00 (+4%)	$260,100 Land $72,828 Building $187,272
2022	$4,146.00
2021			$276,840

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 44798 Merlin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 44798 Merlin Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	COACHELLA VWD: COVE COMMUNITY serves 270,000 people · EPA ID CA3310001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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