708 W 5th St, Merced, CA 95341 Property Records

Merced County property record for 708 W 5th St, Merced, CA 95341

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Lot Size0.344 acres (15,000 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$85,000 (Jun 2009)
Tax Bill$1,249 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN032-272-007-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032-272-007-000
Alternative APN
  • 032-272-007

Interior

Units4 Units

Exterior

Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area15,000 sqft (0.344 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number032-272-007
Street Address708 W 5TH ST
CityMERCED
StateCA
Zip95341-6607
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR16
Legal DescriptionHAP HM ADD LOTS 1&2 BLK 397
Legal SubdivisionHAP HM ADD
Legal Block397
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Township / Civil DivisionMERCED
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract1503

Owner

708 W 5th St, a residential property, is held in a trust since December 2019.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address4930 E STATE HIGHWAY 140, MERCED, CA 95340-8471
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 23, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 18, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200931250
Last Transfer DateDec 10, 2019
Transfer Doc0000041830
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMERCED CA
Recording DateDec 12, 2019
Property Address708 W 5TH ST, MERCED, CA 95341-6607
Document Number0000041830
Instrument DateDec 10, 2019
Instrument41830
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4930 E STATE HIGHWAY 140 MERCED CA 953408471, MERCED, CA 95340-8471

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 708 W 5th St was $1,249.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$111,566 (+1.35%) Land $39,397 Building $72,169
2025$1,249.00$110,079 Land $38,625 Building $71,454
2023$1,167.00 (+1.48%)$105,903 Land $37,126 Building $68,777
2022$1,150.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 708 W 5th St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 63 policies
Nearby Flood Policies63 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2006–2023)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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

Wildfire risk around 708 W 5th St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCITY OF MERCED
serves 96,073 people · EPA ID CA2410009
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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