Merced County, CA

Merced County, CA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Merced County, California. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Merced County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Merced County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesMerced County Property Searchwww.countyofmerced.com/2547/Property-Search
  • Official county portal for property search and assessment information.
Deeds and recorded documentsMerced County RecorderWorksweb2.co.merced.ca.us/RWInternet/
  • Provides access to recorded property documents since 1963.
  • Records prior to 1963 must be searched in person.
Property taxesMerced County Treasurer-Tax Collector Searchcommon3.mptsweb.com/mbc/merced/tax/search
  • Official vendor portal for property tax search and payment.
  • Requires specific parcel or assessment numbers for best results.
GIS and parcel mapsMerced County GIS Open Datageostack-mercedcounty.opendata.arcgis.com
  • Official GIS platform for parcel maps, land use, and environmental data.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsMerced County Licensing & Permitting Portalpermits.countyofmerced.com/Home
  • Portal for building permits, licensing, and inspection scheduling.
Zoning and land useMerced County Zoning Codewww.countyofmerced.com/2824/Zoning-Code
  • Provides access to zoning codes and interactive map viewers for unincorporated areas.
County data

Merced County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$405,000

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$249,179

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,712

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.65%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Merced County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Merced$394,253$255,9010.68%$2,748
Los Banos$447,031$303,4170.79%$3,514
Atwater$406,156$264,1740.63%$2,728
Livingston$409,189$223,3600.61%$2,542
Winton$343,619$171,2310.49%$1,759
Delhi$394,987$202,3660.54%$2,236
Gustine$403,840$228,6760.62%$2,540
Dos Palos$348,485$173,0440.47%$1,740
Hilmar$468,686$264,6950.57%$2,790
Planada$261,327$119,6810.53%$1,427
FAQ

Merced County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

How do I find the owners of Merced County properties?

Use the official Merced County Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Merced County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Merced County?

Use the official Merced County Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Merced County?

Use the official Merced County RecorderWorks for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Merced County?

Use the official Merced County GIS Open Data for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Merced County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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