Merced County property record for 9961 Bell Dr, Atwater, CA 95301
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 19.5 acres (849,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,002 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 056-310-027-000 |
| Primary APN | 056-310-027-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,915 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,291 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 849,420 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 461 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 056-310-027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9961 BELL DR |
| City | ATWATER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95301-9740 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | ARIZ COL LOT 42 SEC 9/7/12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 7S |
| Legal Section | 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARIZ COL |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 505 |
9961 Bell Dr, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4269 ARENA WAY, ATWATER, CA 95301-9607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008861 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9961 BELL DR, ATWATER, CA 95301-9740 |
| Document Number | 0000008861 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4269 ARENA WAY, ATWATER, CA 95301-9607 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9961 Bell Dr was $3,002.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elementary School District | Atwater Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $273,981 (+3.17%) Land $111,960 Building $162,021 | |
| 2025 | $3,002.00 Additional exemption filed | $265,564 Land $109,766 Building $155,798 |
| 2023 | $3,392.00 (+18.93%) Additional exemption filed | $259,071 Land $105,504 Building $153,567 |
| 2022 | $2,852.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9961 Bell Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 9961 Bell Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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