Merced County property record for 796 Grouse Ct, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,549 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jan 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-061-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 231-061-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,140 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,549 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 488 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 231-061-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 796 GROUSE CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-8345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | COTTONWOOD UNIT 1 LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTONWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
Source: Merced County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 GROUSE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-8345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201221021 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012409 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 796 GROUSE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-8345 |
| Document Number | 0000000886 |
| Map Reference | VOL 47 PG 4-6 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 796 GROUSE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-8345 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 796 GROUSE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-8345 |
| Document Number | 0000000887 |
| Map Reference | VOL 47 PG 4-6 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 796 GROUSE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-8345 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 796 GROUSE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-8345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 796 GROUSE CT, MERCED, CA 95340-8345 |
| Document Number | 0000006434 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006434 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,594.00 (+7.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $224,821 (+4.04%) Land $13,810 Building $211,011 |
| 2023 | $2,416.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $216,093 Land $13,275 Building $202,818 |
| 2022 | $2,376.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 41% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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