The sheriffs department or courthouse may have this info as well. 

The Zoning Department said they get calls about the property all the time, however it is still for sale +1.5 years.The lots can be redeveloped with single family or multifamily homes. 

But soon came to realize that either they didnt know what i was talking about or they was sending me to different departments. long story short i never got the tax roll. anyway i can get this list???

Sharad has some particularly good tips on identifying what neighborhoods you would want to invest in and checking in with the local police department duty sergeant with respect to crime statistics and desirability of areas. 

Dear BP friends,I am trying to help Family in Sydney, Australia to find a mortgage lender that works with seniors.

Dear BP community,After 2 months of daily research and countless of trips back and forth between south bay and Merced.

I have been in the insurance business (claims department) for the past 16 years and have always been interested in real estate but never had the nerve to pursue it further...I am confident today is the 1st step towards my pursuit of being a full time investor one day.  

Remember the old tech service "Oh that's a different department" run around.

I am not sure why my situation ran into such a rabbit hole, but I found the answer.  21st Mortgage (for some states) will cut you a check for the sales tax that you pay to the Department of Revenue. 

However, this is just general information and I cannot speak for your own particular building department and their policies.