Merced County property record for 488 Petunia Ct, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,063 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,792 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 061-531-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-531-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,553 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,029 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,553 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,063 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 061-531-013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 PETUNIA CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-7745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | SANDCASTLE SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 LOT 207 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDCASTLE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 207 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 2601 |
488 Petunia Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 PETUNIA CT, MERCED, CA 95341-7745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202111582 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000743 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 488 PETUNIA CT, MERCED, CA 95341-7745 |
| Document Number | 0000011582 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 18-20 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021011582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 488 PETUNIA CT, MERCED, CA 95341-7745 |
| Document Number | 0000011583 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021011583 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 488 PETUNIA CT, MERCED, CA 95341-7745 |
| Document Number | 0000000743 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 18-20 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-000743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY MERCED |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 488 PETUNIA CT, MERCED, CA 95341-7745 |
| Document Number | 0000000744 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-000744 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Petunia Ct was $4,792.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Merced City |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Weaver Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $341,158 (+2%) Land $77,284 Building $263,874 | |
| 2025 | $4,792.00 | $334,469 Land $75,769 Building $258,700 |
| 2023 | $4,471.00 (+1.52%) | $321,483 Land $72,828 Building $248,655 |
| 2022 | $4,404.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 488 Petunia Ct 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 85 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 85 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 488 Petunia Ct is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 362 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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