242 W 28th St, Merced, CA 95340
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FOR SALE
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$115,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 530 sqft

242 W 28th St, Merced, CA 95340

Est. Mortgage $767/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1927
$217/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 242 W 28th St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Calling all investors! Here's the perfect opportunity to expand your portfolio with a property offering strong potential in a highly desirable location. Situated near a popular park and surrounded by well known dining options, this home provides convenience and lifestyle appeal that future tenants or buyers will love. Enjoy quick access to both the 140 and 99 freeways, making commuting and connectivity a major advantage. This is an investor special with plenty of upside for those looking to renovate, reposition, or hold. Opportunities like this don't come often, don't miss out.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing courtesy of Danny Grubb DRE #01883554, (559) 970-0338
Real Broker
Originating MLS: Fresno MLS
Source: Fresno MLS, MLS#654790
Also Listed on MetroList Services of CA, Fresno MLS, CRMLS, CRMLS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Home Details for 242 W 28th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 530 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public UtilitiesLaundry: None
Heating & Cooling
No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: On
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: CoveredFencing: FencedFoundation: ConcreteNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 030023002000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $115,000Price Per Sqft: $217

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Merced
School Information
Elementary School: MercedJr High / Middle School: MercedHigh School: MercedHigh School District: Merced

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 654790

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 530 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Fresno MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7501.032 sqft

Documents

Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed, representations are approximate, individual verification recommended.

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 654790

Around this home

What Locals Say about Merced

At least 524 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

  • 22 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Annie Dabalos
    "Flea market on weekends to buy noodles at Chinese food truck and ceviche tostadas at the Mexican food trucks. "
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  • Dessuarez2003
    "Merced station specifically is so amazing! So excited to be renewing here! This community has been a great place to live, and the by-bedspace leasing makes it easy for me to save money while focusing on my studies. The environment is comfortable, the amenities are convenient, and everyone here is genuinely friendly. I’m really happy to call this place home for another year! "
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  • Jamangel1
    "Lots of new builds coming soon to the area. There are parks and new stores and a new school being built in the next few years."
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  • Jamangel1
    "Great place to live. Lots of walking trails , close to shops and restaurants, easy freeway access, and expressway to UCM. "
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  • Farrah
    "Be aware of stray dogs and cats. Also people like to dump their trash in the streets, and allow their dogs to bark incessantly."
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  • Salvador Reyes
    "Always look after your kids if or when playing outside because there are many cars that drive reckless here and pass by speeding"
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  • Trulia User
    "The parks and big open spaces like fileds and the mellowness around the area, can’t wait for more parks to become available "
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  • Jenifernigh38
    "ny home is a old beautiful Victorian built in 1900 quiet neighborhood lots of parking made for older people to just relax and enjoy life"
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  • Sylvia P.
    "I stay here part time. Close to get on N99. But to get here off freeway exit, then you have to take some back roads to get to Franklin. No freeway exit to Franklin Rd."
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  • Ramirez 5.
    "I love where I live it’s next to schools the grocery store has stating and the hospital. I’m hoping it stays safe. "
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  • Lexus S.
    "It’s best to look for homes that are in city limits because there are islands in the city that don’t count as in city limits so they don’t have side walks or parks. "
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  • Rent L.
    "Lots of open space. Lower cost of living. Slow pace and easy access to freeway 99. Many parks, lake and proximity to UC Merced. "
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  • Rebecca F.
    "it's up and coming and you get the county fair flea market every Saturday and the farmers market in town for freshest meat and produce too "
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  • L.donohue
    "This neighborhood has a center park, and outdoor movies night, farmers market, Christmas parade that go through the downtown areas and hiking trials that go through out the city including the city park, green spaces and water features. "
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  • Jamangel1
    "There’s a park in our neighborhood within walking distance from every home. Families are always walking on the paths next to the new Campus Parkway. Soon there will be shopping and easy commute to UCMerced."
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  • Elisa H.
    "Not safe area. Lived here nearly my entire life. No growth opportunity here, not a good place for family. Best thing that happens around here are the Christmas parades."
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  • Angela
    "small community. chooses the right neighborhood and you will have great neighbors. introduction yourself and get to know who you love near."
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  • Angela
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for three years and I like it. Picking the right neighborhood is important though so make sure to research. "
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  • Pahn
    "We have movie at the park presented by the City Of Merced during the summer time. Halloween is very popular holiday. "
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  • Reginald N.
    "That it is a busy area with cars . The dog park is too far from resident and that walk would be a tired some walk"
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  • Annette G.
    "This is an established neighborhood where neighbors know each other and look out for each other. There are lots of trees and people like to take walks on the nearby creek path."
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  • Emily G.
    "Horrible neighborhood. I’ve been broken into. I do not recommend moving here. It’s a dangerous area. "
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  • Bdenatly
    "There are few small parks, but no dedicated dog parks and all dogs must stay on leash in the parks. The yards are on the small size and really only suitable for small breed dogs. "
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  • Mariah M. D.
    "that everyone around are dog friendly and enjoy having there pets around the area. everyone around here walks there dogs on a daily. "
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  • Luis F. M. M.
    "Love Merced is a great opportunity for community service,the Merced theatre is coming along with events that are food to be a part off "
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  • Vanygonz54
    "All the neighbors watch out for each other and make sure the area is safe. I like how when one neighbor is gone they feel safe leaving due to all the neighbors having each other’s back "
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  • Starlitegoddess14
    "I've lived here for 3 years . people are nice and friendly and look out for each other. safe and well maintained neighborhood"
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  • Deborahlgiannone
    "There is a 5 minutes to shopping areas easily driveable. Bus pick up near. Uber and Taxi available. Senior mobile transit available."
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  • Estrzartz
    "This area has lots of dog owners, and I see lots of people walking here. Everyone is very friendly, and the people who walk their dogs are really responsible for what their dogs leave behind by carrying little plastic bags!"
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  • Stephanie H.
    "Merced i actually a pretty alright city to live in. There isn't a lot of social sites or things to do but the city is definitely growing and expanding into a nice place. The crime and violence has significantly decreased through out the passing years and the school all seem to do a great job with our education. It's definitely a much cleaner and nicer city than nearby areas like Fresno or Modesto. "
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  • Sue J.
    "I only live 10 minutes from work. Traffic moves well,not a lot of road work or obstacles. Streets are maintained well as are sidewalks. My neighborhood is well kept and quiet. The neighborhoods surrounding me are clean and the homeowners have pride in . "
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  • Cl.hairstyles
    "In my neighborhood there is a lot of access to public transportation. Is close to downtown areas and highways. Is only 15 mins to community college or UC."
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  • Lynn D.
    "My neighbor has a short distant to the public transportation that go to the UC Merced. We feel safe in this neighborhood, it’s also nice and clean."
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  • Lisa
    "My community has easy access to public transportation, & uber cars. Also, traffic isn’t too crazy out here! "
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  • Jamangel1
    "Newer neighborhood near the Campus Parkway. Nice park in the neighborhood with schools nearby. Bike and walking areas."
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  • Katherine W.
    "Dog owners should beware other of other dogs roaming freely because you don't know if that other dog will be friendly or aggressive. "
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  • Lisa J.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. I haven't had a problem with people and their animals."
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Market trends in Merced

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$385K
$1.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$247
$1MoM
Available listings
296
16MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$118K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+3.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$44K (-26.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +58% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$122K
August 2026$118K
July 2026$118K
June 2026$127K
May 2026$152K
April 2026$154K
March 2026$161K
February 2026$144K
January 2026$154K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
146 W 25th St, Merced, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$155,000
10/15/25
2
1
748
204 W 25th St, Merced, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$210,000
03/26/26
3
1
933
8 W 25th St, Merced, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$283,000
07/15/26
2
1
1,090
632 W 25th St, Merced, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$185,000
02/28/26
2
1
988
200 E 27th St, Merced, CA
0.36
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$320,000
03/25/26
2
1
1,124
330 W 22nd St, Merced, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/21/25
2
1
1,023
14 W 28th St, Merced, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$310,000
09/30/25
2
2
1,002
319 W 22nd St, Merced, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$219,000
07/20/26
3
1
955
913 W Santa Fe Ave, Merced, CA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$277,000
08/31/26
2
1
720

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
220 W 28th St, Merced, CA 95340
0.03
$481,500
3
2.5
2,583
Off Market
375 W North Bear Creek Dr, Merced, CA 95348
0.15
-
4
4
2,801
Off Market
2705 K St, Merced, CA 95340
0.14
$317,600
3
1
1,060
Off Market
119 W 27th St, Merced, CA 95340
0.12
$373,100
3
1.5
1,484
Off Market
2881 Saint Phillip Ct, Merced, CA 95348
0.18
$384,900
3
2
1,472
Off Market
333 Saint Lawrence Dr, Merced, CA 95348
0.21
$399,000
3
2
1,521
Recently Sold
465 W North Bear Creek Dr, Merced, CA 95348
0.21
$318,500
2
1
1,526
Off Market
445 W 26th St, Merced, CA 95340
0.21
$328,000
2
1
1,069
Off Market
59 W 27th St, Merced, CA 95340
0.17
$395,000
3
2
1,896
For Sale
535 W North Bear Creek Dr, Merced, CA 95348
0.24
$719,300
4
3
4,006
Off Market
415 W 25th St, Merced, CA 95340
0.23
$185,000
4
2
1,900
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: Fresno MLS #654790
Listed For Sale
$115,000

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Frequently asked questions about 242 W 28th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 242 W 28th St?
    Based on a $115,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 242 W 28th St in Merced, CA is approximately $780 (about $602 principal & interest, $103 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 242 W 28th St compare to homes in Merced?
    242 W 28th St in Merced, CA is listed at $115,000, about 70% below the $385K median sale price in Merced.
  • What do residents say about Merced?
    Residents describe Merced, CA as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Merced, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 242 W 28th St?
    The closest schools to 242 W 28th St in Merced, CA are Herbert Hoover Middle School (rated 5/10), John Muir Elementary School (rated 5/10), Merced High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 242 W 28th St have a yard?
    Yes, 242 W 28th St in Merced, CA has a yard.
  • How big is the lot at 242 W 28th St?
    The lot at 242 W 28th St in Merced, CA is about 0.17 acres (7,501 sq ft).
242 W 28th St, Merced, CA 95340 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 530 sqft single-family home built in 1927. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Fresno MLS on Sep 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 654790.