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6961 Cottage St, Winton, CA 95388 Property Records

Merced County property record for 6961 Cottage St, Winton, CA 95388

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 642 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$41,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$566 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale
Dec 2020 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN146-151-004-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN146-151-004-000
Alternative APN
  • 146-151-004

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area642 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,122 sqft
1st Floor Area642 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number146-151-004
Street Address6961 COTTAGE ST
CityWINTON
StateCA
Zip95388-8039
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionWINTON LOT 21 BLK 12
Legal SubdivisionWINTON
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionATWATER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract504

Owner

6961 Cottage St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2012.

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address14827 W HARDING RD, TURLOCK, CA 95380-9012
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 13, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
Dec 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 30, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 30, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 24, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 1, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201230031
Prior Transfer DateJun 13, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000022018
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 13, 2021
Property Address6961 COTTAGE ST, WINTON, CA 95388
Document Number0000054930
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 22
Instrument DateDec 8, 2021
Instrument2021054930
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14827 W HARDING RD, TURLOCK, CA 95380-9012
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 3, 2020
Property Address6961 COTTAGE ST, WINTON, CA 95388
Document Number0000046511
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Instrument46511
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address12868 BRADBURY RD BALLICO CA 953039723, BALLICO, CA 95303-9723

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateSep 30, 2020
Property Address6961 COTTAGE ST, WINTON, CA 95388
Document Number0000035329
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Instrument35329
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address14827 W HARDING RD TURLOCK CA 953809012, TURLOCK, CA 95380-9012

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateSep 30, 2020
Property Address6961 COTTAGE ST, WINTON, CA 95388
Document Number0000035323
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Instrument35323
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address12868 BRADBURY RD BALLICO CA 953039723, BALLICO, CA 95303-9723

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 3, 2020
Property Address6961 COTTAGE ST, WINTON, CA 95388
Document Number0000046518
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Instrument46518
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address14827 W HARDING RD TURLOCK CA 953809012, TURLOCK, CA 95380-9012

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6961 Cottage St was $566, up 2% from the year before.

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMerced County
Secondary School DistrictMerced Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWinton School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$51,483 (+2%) Land $10,041 Building $41,442
2025$566.00 (+1.98%)$50,475 Land $9,845 Building $40,630
2024$555.00 (+1.83%)
2023$545.00 (+1.49%)$48,516 Land $9,463 Building $39,053
2022$537.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 6961 Cottage St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 6961 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWINTON WATER & SANITARY DIST
serves 9,745 people · EPA ID CA2410010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Ayera Technologies.

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