Merced County property record for 643 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 810 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,744 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,629 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 032-221-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 032-221-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 810 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,744 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 032-221-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 643 W CHILDS AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-6846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R315 |
| Legal Description | ELLIOT TR LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIOT TR |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 1503 |
643 W Childs Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1226 IRWIN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93706-3619 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202421901 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 643 W Childs Ave was $2,629.
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 | $239,700 (+2%) Land $96,900 Building $142,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,629.00 | $235,000 Land $95,000 Building $140,000 |
| 2023 | $805.00 (+11.65%) | $72,434 Land $12,071 Building $60,363 |
| 2022 | $721.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 643 W Childs Ave 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 63 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2023) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 643 W Childs Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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