Merced County property record for 947 Penn Ct, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,342 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,912 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 230-270-041-000 |
| Primary APN | 230-270-041-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,342 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,583 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 602 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 39 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Old Parcel Number | 230-270-041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 947 PENN CT |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-2156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | VILL LAND #2 LOT 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILL LAND 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1006 |
947 Penn Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5689 E WHITLOCK RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338-9011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033578 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 947 PENN CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 947 PENN CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2156 |
| Document Number | 0000027649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020027649 |
| Name | TRAVIS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VACAVILLE, CA 95687 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 947 Penn Ct was $2,912 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $270,518 (+2%) Land $72,128 Building $198,390 | |
| 2025 | $2,912.00 Homeowner's exemption | $265,214 Land $70,714 Building $194,500 |
| 2023 | $2,715.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $254,918 Land $67,969 Building $186,949 |
| 2022 | $2,678.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 947 Penn Ct in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 139 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 139 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2002–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · other causes |
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 947 Penn Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% 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 474 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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