Merced County property record for 56 W 21st St, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,001 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 030-294-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 030-294-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 107 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 030-294-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 W 21ST ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-3905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | MERCED LOTS 13&14 BLK 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCED |
| Legal Block | 112 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
56 W 21st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 W 21ST ST, MERCED, CA 95340-3905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201123469 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017959 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 56 W 21ST ST, MERCED, CA 95340-3905 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRANSCOUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56W 21ST ST, MERCED, CA 95340-3905 |
| Document Number | 0000004347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023004347 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 W 21st St was $1,001 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $97,997 (+2%) Land $13,062 Building $84,935 | |
| 2025 | $1,001.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,076 Land $12,806 Building $83,270 |
| 2023 | $931.00 (+1.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,347 Land $12,309 Building $80,038 |
| 2022 | $916.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 56 W 21st St 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 58 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 58 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 56 W 21st St 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 552 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 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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