Merced County property record for 553 Kathryn Ct, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,721 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 236-082-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 236-082-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,721 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,158 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,721 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,198 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 38 sqft |
| Patio Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 236-082-035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 KATHRYN CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-2820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | HEADLINER HMS #3 LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEADLINER HOMES 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 1006 |
553 Kathryn Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 KATHRYN CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201126090 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049697 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Kathryn Ct was $1,614.
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 | $147,323 (+2%) Land $14,086 Building $133,237 | |
| 2025 | $1,614.00 | $144,435 Land $13,810 Building $130,625 |
| 2023 | $1,505.00 (+1.42%) | $138,828 Land $13,275 Building $125,553 |
| 2022 | $1,484.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 553 Kathryn Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 553 Kathryn Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 490 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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