Merced County property record for 855 S Orchard Dr, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,612 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,137 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 061-290-029-000 |
| Primary APN | 061-290-029-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,612 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 062-070-029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 855 S ORCHARD DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-9088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2 PM 3-22 SEC 35/7/14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 7S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | TUTTLE COLONY |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 2601 |
855 S Orchard Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1999.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 S ORCHARD DR, MERCED, CA 95341-9088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 855 S Orchard Dr was $3,137 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Weaver Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $290,213 (+2%) Land $97,955 Building $192,258 | |
| 2025 | $3,137.00 Homeowner's exemption | $284,524 Land $96,035 Building $188,489 |
| 2023 | $2,913.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $273,477 Land $92,306 Building $181,171 |
| 2022 | $2,895.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 855 S Orchard Dr in Zone AH, 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 AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 195.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 85 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 85 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 855 S Orchard Dr is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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