Merced County property record for 740 Canal St, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,945 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,547 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,564 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 032-161-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 032-161-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,945 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,345 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,945 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,547 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 032-161-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 CANAL ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-6632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | MERCED LOT 8 BLK 362 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCED |
| Legal Block | 362 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
740 Canal St is owned by a company that bought it in June 1998.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 742 N ST, MERCED, CA 95341-6647 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199820180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3731 / 729 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Canal St was $1,564.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,557 (+2%) Land $45,587 Building $95,970 | |
| 2025 | $1,564.00 | $138,783 Land $44,694 Building $94,089 |
| 2023 | $1,459.00 (+1.39%) | $133,396 Land $42,959 Building $90,437 |
| 2022 | $1,439.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 740 Canal 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 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2012 · other causes |
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 740 Canal 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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