Merced County property record for 985 Northwood Dr, Merced, CA 95348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,422 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,467 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-261-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-261-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,422 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,422 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,736 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 53 sqft |
| Patio Area | 317 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 007-261-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 NORTHWOOD DR |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95348-2553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | W BEAR CR VIL #4 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAINWRIGHTS BEAR CREEK VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1004 |
985 Northwood Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2012.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2878 STATE HIGHWAY 140, CATHEYS VALLEY, CA 95306-9701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201215767 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Northwood Dr was $1,467 with a homeowner'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 | $140,914 (+2%) Land $14,086 Building $126,828 | |
| 2025 | $1,467.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,152 Land $13,810 Building $124,342 |
| 2023 | $1,365.00 (+1.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,789 Land $13,275 Building $119,514 |
| 2022 | $1,345.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 985 Northwood Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 985 Northwood 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: 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Ayera Technologies, GeoLinks.
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