Merced County property record for 971 Bel Air Dr, Merced, CA 95340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,604 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $749 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-071-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-071-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,604 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,604 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,860 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 007-071-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 971 BEL AIR DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95340-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | BELAIR HMS LOT 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELAIR HOMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
971 Bel Air Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 BEL AIR DR, MERCED, CA 95340-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20258023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Bel Air Dr was $749 with a veteran'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 | $351,900 (+430.71%) Land $122,400 Building $229,500 | |
| 2025 | $749.00 | $66,308 Land $13,810 Building $52,498 |
| 2023 | $699.00 (+1.45%) | $63,735 Land $13,275 Building $50,460 |
| 2022 | $689.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 971 Bel Air Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 971 Bel Air Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 537 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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