8961 Griffith Ave, Hilmar, CA 95324 Property Records

Merced County property record for 8961 Griffith Ave, Hilmar, CA 95324

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,211 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.831 acres (36,197 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$202,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,052 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`045-400-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`045-400-001-000`
Alternative APNs	`045-160-051-000` `045-400-001` `045160051`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,211 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,211 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	36,197 sqft (0.831 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	924 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	15 sqft
Patio Area	15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	045-400-001
Street Address	8961 GRIFFITH AVE
City	HILMAR
State	CA
Zip	95324-9304
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A1
Legal Description	WIL TID #1 POR LOT 5 SEC 13/6/10
Legal Range	10E
Legal Township	6S
Legal Section	13
Legal Subdivision	WIL TID #1
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	HILMAR-IRWIN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1027
Census Tract	403

Owner

Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8961 GRIFFITH AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9304
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 3, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 25, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ANBECK MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201713010
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 12, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000032151
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Property Address	8961 GRIFFITH AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9304
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8961 GRIFFITH AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9304

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019964
Date	May 3, 2021
Instrument	2021019964

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	May 1, 2041

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Property Address	8961 GRIFFITH AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9304
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010861
Date	Mar 31, 2020
Instrument	2020010861

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2017
Property Address	8961 GRIFFITH AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9304
Document Number	0000013010
Map Reference	MB 5 PG 29
Instrument Date	Apr 18, 2017
Instrument	2017-013010
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8961 GRIFFITH AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9304

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013011
Date	Apr 25, 2017
Instrument	2017-013011

Lender

Name	ANBECK MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Merced County
Unified School District	Hilmar Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$293,482 (+2%) Land $70,514 Building $222,968
2025	$3,052.00 (+4.66%) Homeowner's exemption	$287,729 (+4.04%) Land $69,132 Building $218,597
2023	$2,916.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$276,558 Land $66,449 Building $210,109
2022	$2,875.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 500
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.

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