Merced County property record for 948 Columbia Ave, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,608 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,300 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 006-311-022-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-311-022-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,608 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 393 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-311-022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 948 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-1534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | W PK VIL #6 LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAINWRIGHTS PARK VILLAGE 06 MA |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 COLUMBIA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200748719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 948 COLUMBIA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1534 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 948 COLUMBIA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1534 |
| Document Number | 0000040547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040547 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 948 COLUMBIA AVE, MERCED, CA 95340-1534 |
| Document Number | 0000032128 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN COAST TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN COAST TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 948 COLUMBIA AVE MERCED CA 953401534, MERCED, CA 95340-1534 |
| Document Number | 0000032128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32128 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2049 |
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 | $401,917 (+2%) Land $133,970 Building $267,947 | |
| 2025 | $4,300.00 (+7.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $394,038 (+4.04%) Land $131,344 Building $262,694 |
| 2023 | $4,006.00 (+1.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $378,740 Land $126,245 Building $252,495 |
| 2022 | $3,952.00 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1995–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 734 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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