Merced County property record for 5523 Columbus Ave, Hilmar, CA 95324
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 9.4 acres (409,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,878 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045-264-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-264-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,537 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 409,464 sqft |
| Garage Area | 684 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-264-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5523 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | HILMAR |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95324-9761 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | HIL COL EAST 10 AC LOT 303 SEC 33/6/10 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 6S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIL COL E 10 AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 303 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HILMAR-IRWIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
5523 Columbus Ave, an agricultural property, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2020.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5523 COLUMBUS AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9761 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200363174 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019974 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5523 COLUMBUS AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9761 |
| Document Number | 0000019974 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5523 COLUMBUS AVE HILMAR CA 953249761, HILMAR, CA 95324-9761 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5523 Columbus Ave was $7,878 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Unified School District | Hilmar Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $748,163 (+1.98%) Land $456,814 Building $291,349 | |
| 2025 | $7,878.00 Homeowner's exemption | $733,609 Land $447,857 Building $285,752 |
| 2023 | $7,530.00 (+1.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $705,147 Land $430,467 Building $274,680 |
| 2022 | $7,429.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5523 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 99 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 99 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2017–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 5523 Columbus Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures