Merced County property record for 491 Vargus Ct, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,540 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,500 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,621 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 059-625-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 059-625-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,540 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 446 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 059-625-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 VARGUS CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-7010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | CYPRESS TERRACE PHASE 1, LOT 223 |
| Legal Subdivision | CYPRESS TERRACE PH 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 VARGUS CT, MERCED, CA 95341-7010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200952878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $135,922 (+10.27%) Land $26,325 Building $109,597 | |
| 2025 | $1,621.00 (+12.88%) | $123,258 (+4.04%) Land $25,809 Building $97,449 |
| 2023 | $1,436.00 (-2.25%) | $118,473 Land $24,807 Building $93,666 |
| 2022 | $1,469.00 |
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 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 Record median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 582 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies.
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