Merced County property record for 897 Carol Ave, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,639 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,626 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 035-150-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 035-150-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,101 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,639 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,070 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Patio Area | 524 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 035-150-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 897 CAROL AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-5319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | MER AVE TR RESUB LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MER AVE TR RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 CAROL AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| May 3, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202119906 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019905 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 897 CAROL AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5319 |
| Document Number | 0000019905 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 897 CAROL AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5319 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 897 CAROL AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5319 |
| Document Number | 0000019906 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019906 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 897 CAROL AVE, MERCED, CA 95341-5319 |
| Document Number | 0000019907 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021019907 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Merced City |
| 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 | $331,220 (+2%) Land $82,804 Building $248,416 | |
| 2025 | $3,626.00 (+7.56%) | $324,727 (+4.04%) Land $81,181 Building $243,546 |
| 2023 | $3,371.00 (+0.51%) | $312,120 Land $78,030 Building $234,090 |
| 2022 | $3,354.00 |
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 34 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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