Orange County property record for 949 W Merced Trail Rd, Orange, CA 92865
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,669 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 374-742-19 |
| Primary APN | 374-742-19 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,669 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,098 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Area | 429 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 949 W MERCED TRAIL RD |
|---|---|
| City | ORANGE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92865-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N TR 10539 BLK LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 10539 |
| Legal Tract | 10539 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANAHEIM-SANTA ANA-GARDEN GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 76204 |
949 W Merced Trail Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Orange County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 W MERCED TRAIL RD, ORANGE, CA 92865-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000178723 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000310663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 949 W MERCED TRAIL RD, ORANGE, CA 92865-2016 |
| Document Number | 0000310663 |
| Map Reference | MB 462 PG 25-29 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000310663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2024 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 949 W MERCED TRAIL RD, ORANGE, CA 92865-2016 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 949 W MERCED TRAIL RD, ORANGE, CA 92865-2016 |
| Document Number | 0000299073 |
| Map Reference | MB 462 PG 25-29 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000299073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| 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 | 949 W MERCED TRAIL RD, ORANGE, CA 92865-2016 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 949 W Merced Trail Rd was $4,238 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Orange City |
| Unified School District | Orange Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $376,240 (+2%) Land $173,968 Building $202,272 | |
| 2025 | $4,238.00 Homeowner's exemption | $368,863 Land $170,557 Building $198,306 |
| 2023 | $4,046.00 (+2.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $354,541 Land $163,935 Building $190,606 |
| 2022 | $3,965.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 949 W Merced Trail Rd in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 949 W Merced Trail Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 ORANGE serves 120,770 people · EPA ID CA3010027 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 605 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless | 350 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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