Merced County property record for 834 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,855 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,161 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2014 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 031-123-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-123-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,855 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,855 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 031-123-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 834 W 18TH ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-4605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | MERCED LOT 5&6 BLK 166 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCED |
| Legal Block | 166 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 1301 |
834 W 18th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2020.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5618 COFFEE RD, MODESTO, CA 95357-0818 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BAYSIERRA CAPITAL FUND LLC |
| Oct 3, 2014 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CHAVEZ FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202031144 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 834 W 18TH ST, MERCED, CA 95340-4605 |
| Document Number | 0000031144 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020031144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5618 COFFEE RD, MODESTO, CA 95357-0818 |
| Document Number | 0000031145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020031145 |
| Name | BAYSIERRA CAPITAL FUND LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 834 W 18TH ST, MERCED, CA 95340-4605 |
| Document Number | 0000025103 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 609 14TH ST MODESTO CA 953542504, MODESTO, CA 95354-2504 |
| Document Number | 0000025103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25103 |
| Name | CHAVEZ FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2755 MCKEE RD, MERCED, CA 95340-3315 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 834 W 18th St was $5,161.
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 | $386,425 (+1.62%) Land $77,284 Building $309,141 | |
| 2025 | $5,161.00 | $380,249 Land $75,769 Building $304,480 |
| 2023 | $4,859.00 (+18.17%) | $365,680 Land $72,828 Building $292,852 |
| 2022 | $4,112.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 834 W 18th 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 83 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 83 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 834 W 18th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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 |
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