Merced County property record for 6537 Nicholas Dr, Winton, CA 95388
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,212 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,637 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer Dec 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146-274-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 146-274-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,897 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,475 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,212 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 422 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 353 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 146-274-017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR |
| City | WINTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95388-9275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15000 |
| Legal Description | MONTARA - 4 LOT 152 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTARA 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 152 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 504 |
6537 Nicholas Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMBECK MORTGAGE ASSOC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202244199 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000044198 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 43-45 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000044199 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 43-45 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000044200 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 43-45 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044200 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000044201 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044201 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000003282 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 43-45 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019003282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000003283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019003283 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000041669 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 43-45 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-041669 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6537 NICHOLAS DR, WINTON, CA 95388-9275 |
| Document Number | 0000041670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-041670 |
| Name | AMBECK MORTGAGE ASSOC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6537 Nicholas Dr was $3,637 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Winton School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $366,116 (+2%) Land $53,060 Building $313,056 | |
| 2025 | $3,637.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $358,938 Land $52,020 Building $306,918 |
| 2024 | $3,562.00 | |
| 2023 | $3,562.00 (+42.42%) | $345,000 Land $50,000 Building $295,000 |
| 2022 | $2,501.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6537 Nicholas Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6537 Nicholas Dr 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 | WINTON WATER & SANITARY DIST serves 9,745 people · EPA ID CA2410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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