Walla Walla County property record for 976 Merlot Dr, Walla Walla, WA 99362
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 7,356 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (437,342 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $16,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale |
| APN | 360608500004 |
| Primary APN | 360608500004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 20 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,356 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,458 sqft |
| Basement Area | 651 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 447 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 204 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 437,342 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,521 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 34174 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 976 MERLOT DR |
| City | WALLA WALLA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 99362-7301 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | BRADEN HEIGHTS LOT 4 LESS SLY STRIP, PLUS STRIP FROM LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADEN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | WALLA WALLA WA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALLA WALLA-COLLEGE PLACE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 920902 |
976 Merlot Dr, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Walla Walla County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 976 MERLOT DR, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-7301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MID-COLUMBIA TITLE COMPANY, COLUMBIA TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184702 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALLA WALLA WA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 976 MERLOT DR, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-7301 |
| Document Number | 0000003106 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 976 MERLOT DR, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-7301 |
| Document Number | 0000003106, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263106 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.38% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALLA WALLA WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 976 MERLOT DR, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-7301 |
| Document Number | 0201804702 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-04702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | MID-COLUMBIA TITLE COMPANY, COLUMBIA TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,103.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 SHANGRI LA CT, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-4558 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 976 Merlot Dr was $16,766.
Source: Walla Walla County assessment roll, as of December 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Walla Walla County |
| Unified School District | Walla Walla Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,766.00 | $1,554,770 Land $272,320 Building $1,282,450 | $1,554,770 Land $272,320 Building $1,282,450 |
| 2023 | $1,493,840 (+15.99%) Land $211,390 Building $1,282,450 | $1,554,770 (+15.25%) Land $272,320 Building $1,282,450 | |
| 2022 | $1,287,880 Land $96,200 Building $1,191,680 | $1,349,000 Land $157,320 Building $1,191,680 | |
| 2021 | $9,581.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 976 Merlot Dr; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 976 Merlot Dr 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| PocketiNet Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| Columbia iConnect Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| 360 Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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