Merced County property record for 796 Athena Dr, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $433,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 224-320-062-000 |
| Primary APN | 224-320-062-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,569 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,939 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 224-320-062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 796 ATHENA DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-7004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 61 BELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 17C PH 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 5388 BELLEVUE RANCH WEST VLGS |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1007 |
796 Athena Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 ATHENA DR, MERCED, CA 95348-7004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202332550 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 796 ATHENA DR, MERCED, CA 95348-7004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 796 ATHENA DR, MERCED, CA 95348-7004 |
| Document Number | 0000004161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026004161 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 338 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 796 ATHENA DR, MERCED, CA 95348-7004 |
| Document Number | 0000032550 |
| Map Reference | VOL 85 PG 16-18 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023032550 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 796 ATHENA DR, MERCED, CA 95348-7004 |
| Document Number | 0000032551 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023032551 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 796 ATHENA DR, MERCED, CA 95348 |
| Document Number | 0000005709 |
| Map Reference | VOL 84 PG 34-37 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005709 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 419 W MURRAY AVE, VISALIA, CA 93291-4970 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 796 Athena Dr was $6,178, up 5.1% from the year before.
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 | $450,337 (+2%) Land $114,444 Building $335,893 | |
| 2025 | $6,178.00 (+5.1%) | $441,507 Land $112,200 Building $329,307 |
| 2024 | $5,878.00 (+257.54%) | |
| 2023 | $1,644.00 (+262.91%) | $41,616 Land $41,616 |
| 2022 | $453.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 796 Athena Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 796 Athena Dr is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 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 |
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