Merced County property record for 6897 Cottage St, Winton, CA 95388
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,283 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146-152-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 146-152-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Patio Area | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 146-152-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6897 COTTAGE ST |
| City | WINTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95388-8012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | WINTON LOT 18 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINTON |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 504 |
6897 Cottage St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2053, WINTON, CA 95388-2053 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6897 COTTAGE ST, WINTON, CA 95388 |
| Document Number | 0000044192 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022044192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 2050, WINTON, CA 95388-2050 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6897 Cottage St was $3,283.
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 | $318,362 (+2%) Land $53,060 Building $265,302 | |
| 2025 | $3,283.00 | $312,120 Land $52,020 Building $260,100 |
| 2023 | $3,155.00 (+295.36%) | $300,000 Land $50,000 Building $250,000 |
| 2022 | $798.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6897 Cottage St 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 6897 Cottage St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 435 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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