Pending

Price cut: $10K (9/10)

$399,000

537 Melrose St, Modesto, CA 95354

3beds

1,248sqft

$2,810/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

7,000 Square Feet Lot

$399,000 Zestimate^®

$320/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original characterMature landscapingGlass front built-insThree comfortable bedrooms

Classic 1915 Craftsman charm in this adorable downtown-adjacent home. Lovingly cared for by the same family for 80 years!! From the moment you arrive, the original character stands out! The living area features glass front built-ins and flows into a formal dining/great room space. Three comfortable bedrooms and one spacious centrally located bathroom with tub. A large utility room - perfect for a home office, craft room, or potential fourth bedroom. Long driveway offers ample parking and the one-car detached garage comes with built-in EV charger! Roof replaced 2006. Brand new HVAC and duct work in 2019. Water lines coated/relined 2024. Windows installed 2011. Brand new electrical panel. Set on a deep, 7000 SF lot, the property features mature landscaping and a private backyard with plenty of space for outdoor living/entertaining. Best of all, you are just a short walk from downtown Modesto!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Dining room

Features: Dining/Family Combo, Formal Area

Kitchen

Features: Pantry Closet, Slab Counter

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: Inside

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Level Driveway/Sidewalks
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 3

Lot

Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Features: Garden, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 111002044000
Zoning: R1
Special conditions: Trust

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Craftsman,Vintage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco, Wood
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Sewer in Street
Water: Meter on Site
Utilities for property: Public, Sewer In & Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Modesto

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $320/sqft
Tax assessed value: $113,707
Price range: $399K - $399K
Date on market: 8/28/2026

Estimated market value

$399,000

$379,000 - $419,000

$2,155/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/28/2026	Pending sale	$399,000$320/sqft
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9/10/2026	Price change	$399,000-2.4%$320/sqft
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226108981 Report a problem
8/28/2026	Listed for sale	$409,000$328/sqft
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226108981 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$113,707 +2%
2025	$1,222 +4.8%	$111,479 +2%
2024	$1,165 +1.6%	$109,294 +2%
2023	$1,147 +2.6%	$107,152 +2%
2022	$1,117 +6.5%	$105,052 +2%
2021	$1,049 -1.9%	$102,993 +1%
2020	$1,069 +2.5%	$101,938 +2%
2019	$1,043 +5.2%	$99,940 +2%
2018	$992 +2.6%	$97,982 +2%
2017	$966 +2.1%	$96,062 +2%
2016	$946 +3.3%	$94,180 +1.5%
2015	$917	$92,767 +2%
2014	$917	$90,951 +4.5%
2012	--	$87,028
2011	--	$87,028 +0.8%
2010	--	$86,379 -0.2%
2009	--	$86,583 +2%
2008	--	$84,887 +2%
2007	--	$83,224 +2%
2006	--	$81,593 +2%
2005	--	$79,994 +2%
2004	$763 +1.1%	$78,426 +1.9%
2003	$755	$76,990 +2%
2002	--	$75,480 +2%
2001	$724 -0.4%	$74,000 +2%
2000	$727	$72,549