Yakima County property record for 705 Merwin Ct, Zillah, WA 98953
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,856 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,185 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,367 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 201122-34456 |
| Primary APN | 201122-34456 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,142 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,856 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| View / Lot | Road |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 442 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 705 MERWIN CT |
|---|---|
| City | ZILLAH |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98953-9194 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CT |
| Legal Description | SECTION 22 TOWNSHIP 11 RANGE 20 QUARTER SW: ZILLAH LAKES PHASE NO. 1 LOT 56 |
| Legal Range | 20 |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | ZILLAH LAKES |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | YAKIMA WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUNNYSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2201 |
705 Merwin Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2021.
Source: Yakima County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 MERWIN CT, ZILLAH, WA 98953-9194 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| May 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHAEL K MCKERNAN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20208045564 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008092435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YAKIMA WA |
| Property Address | 705 MERWIN CT, ZILLAH, WA 98953-9194 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0008083960 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8083960 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YAKIMA WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 705 MERWIN CT, ZILLAH, WA 98953-9194 |
| Document Number | 0008092435 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 8092435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 705 MERWIN CT ZILLAH WA 989539194, ZILLAH, WA 98953-9194 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YAKIMA WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 705 MERWIN CT, ZILLAH, WA 98953-9194 |
| Document Number | 0008045564 |
| Map Reference | AF 7753069 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8045564 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | VALLEY TITLE GUARANTEE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,205.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 697, TEKOA, WA 99033-0697 |
| Document Number | 0008045565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8045565 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | YAKIMA WA |
| Property Address | 705 MERWIN CT, ZILLAH, WA 98953-9194 |
| Document Number | 0007979841 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2018 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6721 EASY ST YAKIMA WA 989039666, YAKIMA, WA 98903-9666 |
| Document Number | 0007979841 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7979841 |
| Name | MICHAEL K MCKERNAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2618 2ND AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98121-1212 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Merwin Ct was $3,367, down 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Yakima County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Yakima County |
| Municipality | Zillah City |
| Unified School District | Toppenish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,367.00 (-6.78%) | $446,100 (+5.54%) Land $79,700 Building $366,400 | $446,100 (+5.54%) Land $79,700 Building $366,400 |
| 2025 | $3,612.00 | $422,700 Land $39,300 Building $383,400 | $422,700 Land $39,300 Building $383,400 |
| 2023 | $3,757.00 | $392,700 Land $56,500 Building $336,200 | $392,700 Land $56,500 Building $336,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Merwin Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 27, 2024 · 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 | 1 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 705 Merwin Ct is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 70% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Advanced High Speed Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Gigabeam Internet Fixed Wireless | 300 / 300 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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