Come and see this R2 property with almost one acre lot with super low price $479k. this is an excellent oportunity to find.Why pay rent when you can buy.In the future you can build a second home
and make more cash flow.Super excellent for retirement.A big lot rare to find at this low price.Close to shopping stores and eazy to commute.You can even ask the county if possible a third property available to build.Bring all the tools and start building a second property.With a bonus studio or ADU.Even the city say it has 2 and one bathroom but property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
Everything has been remodeled.This property even it only has one unit.It could have tow units.This is a duplex zone.One Property rented for $1800 per month and the other property is vacant.
OPEN HOUSE 9/5/2026 3PM-6PM
For sale
Price cut: $1K (8/6)
$478,000
488 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341
2beds
894sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1930
0.94 Acres Lot
$471,700 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 84 days
- 122
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angel Villegas 01427274 408-903-5118,
Elite Realty Services 408-625-1500
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82054233
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Propane Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Interior area
- Total structure area: 894
- Total interior livable area: 894 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Drive Through, No Garage, Parking Area
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.94 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 259050007000
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Other, Public
- Utilities for property: Propane, Water Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Merced
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $535/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $285,600
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$471,700
$448,000 - $495,000
$1,459/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $478,000$535/sqft |
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| 9/5/2026 | Contingent | $478,000$535/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $478,000-0.2%$535/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,000+71.1%$536/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82054233 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Sold | $280,000$313/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $285,600 +183.5% |
| 2025 | $1,141 +5.9% | $100,744 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,077 +1.4% | $98,769 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,062 +1.5% | $96,833 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,047 +8.3% | $94,935 +2% |
| 2021 | $967 -0.5% | $93,074 +1% |
| 2020 | $972 +2.4% | $92,121 +2% |
| 2019 | $949 +9.9% | $90,315 +2% |
| 2018 | $864 -3.5% | $88,545 +2% |
| 2017 | $895 +1.7% | $86,810 +2% |
| 2016 | $880 +4.2% | $85,109 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $844 | $83,832 +2% |
| 2014 | $844 +2.9% | $82,191 +0.5% |
| 2013 | $821 | $81,820 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,216 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $78,644 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,057 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $78,242 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $76,709 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $75,206 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,732 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,287 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,871 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,573 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,210 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $66,874 |
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Neighborhood: 95341
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: MercedCityElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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