Merced County property record for 8956 Topeka St, Planada, CA 95365
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,522 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 037-301-025-000 |
| Primary APN | 037-301-025-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,929 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,469 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,935 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 147 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 037-301-025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8956 TOPEKA ST |
| City | PLANADA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95365 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15000 |
| Legal Description | NEW CENTURY PK LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW CENTURY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLANADA-LE GRAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 866, PLANADA, CA 95365-0866 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI STEARNS LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200930684 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031535 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 8956 TOPEKA ST, PLANADA, CA 95365 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 866, PLANADA, CA 95365-0866 |
| Document Number | 0000046222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046222 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 43245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8956 TOPEKA ST, PLANADA, CA 95365 |
| Document Number | 0000031535 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 866 PLANADA CA 953650866, PLANADA, CA 95365-0866 |
| Document Number | 31536 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31536 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2047 |
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Secondary School District | Le Grand Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Planada Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $116,229 (+2%) Land $26,260 Building $89,969 | |
| 2025 | $1,522.00 (+2.98%) | $113,951 (+4.04%) Land $25,746 Building $88,205 |
| 2023 | $1,478.00 (+5.05%) | $109,529 Land $24,748 Building $84,781 |
| 2022 | $1,407.00 |
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 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 Record median of 84 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1982–2023) |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | PLANADA CSD serves 4,164 people · EPA ID CA2410007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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