Merced County property record for 542 Joan Ct, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,493 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-201-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-201-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 14,493 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 007-201-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 JOAN CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-2412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | W BEAR CR VIL #1 LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAINWRIGHTS BEAR CREEK VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
542 Joan Ct is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3601, MERCED, CA 95344-3601 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201326250 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015732 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 542 JOAN CT, MERCED, CA 95340-2412 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020001338 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Joan Ct was $2,350.
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 | $215,052 (+2%) Land $25,001 Building $190,051 | |
| 2025 | $2,350.00 | $210,836 Land $24,511 Building $186,325 |
| 2023 | $2,192.00 (+1.39%) | $202,651 Land $23,560 Building $179,091 |
| 2022 | $2,162.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 542 Joan Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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.
The area around 542 Joan Ct 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.
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 537 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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