738 W 12th St, Merced, CA 95341 Property Records

Merced County property record for 738 W 12th St, Merced, CA 95341

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 824 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$37,500 (Nov 2009)
Tax Bill	$2,850 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`031-312-003-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`031-312-003-000`
Alternative APN	`031-312-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	824 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	824 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	72 sqft
Patio Area	72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	031-312-003
Street Address	738 W 12TH ST
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95341-5906
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R315
Legal Description	MERCED LOT 5 BLK 274
Legal Subdivision	MERCED
Legal Block	274
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	1502

Owner

738 W 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2009.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	738 W 12TH ST, MERCED, CA 95341-5906
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 18, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 18, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 28, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200954921
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 10, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000012897
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2023
Property Address	738 W 12TH ST, MERCED, CA 95341-5906
Document Number	0000022734
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 12
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2023
Instrument	2023022734
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	738 W 12TH ST, MERCED, CA 95341-5906

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 738 W 12th St was $2,850.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$260,100 (+2%) Land $88,434 Building $171,666
2025	$2,850.00	$255,000 Land $86,700 Building $168,300
2023	$526.00 (+1.54%)	$46,514 Land $18,604 Building $27,910
2022	$518.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 738 W 12th 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 Zone	Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 51 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	51 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1998–2023)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 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 738 W 12th St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 500
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

Nearby Properties on W 12th St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures