Merced County property record for 8538 Diamond Ln, Hilmar, CA 95324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,423 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,500 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-164-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-164-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,461 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,461 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,423 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 429 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 17 sqft |
| Patio Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-164-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8538 DIAMOND LN |
| City | HILMAR |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95324-9365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | AMERICAN EST #1 LOT 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMERICAN ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HILMAR-IRWIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
8538 Diamond Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2022.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8538 DIAMOND LN, HILMAR, CA 95324-9365 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200141623 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4272 / 148 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8538 DIAMOND LN, HILMAR, CA 95324-9365 |
| Document Number | 0000008761 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 42&43 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8538 DIAMOND LN, HILMAR, CA 95324-9365 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8538 Diamond Ln was $2,552, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Unified School District | Hilmar Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $237,302 (+2%) Land $52,725 Building $184,577 | |
| 2025 | $2,552.00 (+1.63%) | $232,650 Land $51,692 Building $180,958 |
| 2024 | $2,511.00 (+2.83%) | |
| 2023 | $2,442.00 (+1.37%) | $223,618 Land $49,686 Building $173,932 |
| 2022 | $2,409.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8538 Diamond Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8538 Diamond Ln 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 | HILMAR COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 5,504 people · EPA ID CA2410012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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