954 Wake Forest Ct, Merced, CA 95348 Property Records

Merced County property record for 954 Wake Forest Ct, Merced, CA 95348

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.176 acres (7,664 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$415,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,828 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`230-260-035-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`230-260-035-000`
Alternative APN	`230-260-035`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,562 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,002 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,562 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	7,664 sqft (0.176 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	230-260-035
Street Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT
City	MERCED
State	CA
Zip	95348-2155
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R16
Legal Description	VILL LAND #2 LOT 39
Legal Subdivision	VILL LAND 02
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Township / Civil Division	MERCED
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	1006

Owner

Source: Merced County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2155
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 15, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dec 11, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 14, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202619043
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 9, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000037212
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2026
Property Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2155
Document Number	0000019043
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2026
Instrument	202619043
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$46,106.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2155
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019044,
Date	Jul 15, 2026
Instrument	202619044

Lender

Name	FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.48%
Max Rate	-1%

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Dec 11, 2020
Property Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2155
Document Number	0000047755
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 9-11
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2020
Instrument	2020047755
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2155

Mortgage

Document Number	0000047756
Date	Dec 11, 2020
Instrument	2020047756

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCED CA
Recording Date	Oct 14, 2020
Property Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT, MERCED, CA 95348-2155
Document Number	0000037212
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2020
Instrument	37212
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	954 WAKE FOREST CT MERCED CA 953482155, MERCED, CA 95348-2155

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$3,828.00 (+7.17%)	$340,963 (+4.04%) Land $86,593 Building $254,370
2023	$3,572.00 (+1.3%)	$327,726 Land $83,232 Building $244,494
2022	$3,526.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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 Record 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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