Merced County property record for 678 Elise Ct, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-142-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-142-024-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,706 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Patio Area | 217 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 007-142-024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 678 ELISE CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-2411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | W BEAR CR VIL #2 LOT 90 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAINWRIGHTS BEAR CREEK VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
678 Elise Ct is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5521 BEAR CREEK DR, CATHEYS VALLEY, CA 95306-9719 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202028752 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029092 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 678 ELISE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-2411 |
| Document Number | 0000028752 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $336.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5521 BEAR CREEK DR CATHEYS VALLEY CA 953069719, CATHEYS VALLEY, CA 95306-9719 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 678 ELISE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-2411 |
| Document Number | 0000012236 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 678 ELISE CT MERCED CA 953402411, MERCED, CA 95340-2411 |
| Document Number | 0000012236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12236 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 678 Elise Ct was $3,670.
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 | $336,740 (+2%) Land $88,324 Building $248,416 | |
| 2025 | $3,670.00 | $330,139 Land $86,593 Building $243,546 |
| 2023 | $3,422.00 (+1.33%) | $317,322 Land $83,232 Building $234,090 |
| 2022 | $3,377.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 678 Elise 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 | 6 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 678 Elise 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 537 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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