Merced County property record for 944 W 5th St, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $933 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 032-262-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 032-262-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,540 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 032-262-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 944 W 5TH ST |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-6609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | RUBALCAVA TR LOT 3 BLK 399 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUBALCAVA TR |
| Legal Block | 399 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 1503 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 W 5TH ST, MERCED, CA 95341-6609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200941691 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037933 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Municipality | Merced City |
| Elementary School District | Merced City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90,571 (+2%) Land $33,994 Building $56,577 | |
| 2025 | $933.00 (+7.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,796 (+4.04%) Land $33,328 Building $55,468 |
| 2023 | $869.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,350 Land $32,035 Building $53,315 |
| 2022 | $854.00 |
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 63 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 424 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks.
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