2979 Wainwright Ave, Merced, CA 95340
FOR SALE
Listed by Christe Chaney, Keller Williams Property Team, (209) 500-4663

2979 Wainwright Ave
Merced, CA 95340

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,538 sqft

$395,000

Est. Mortgage $2,367/mo*

$395,000

Est. Mortgage $2,367/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,538 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 2979 Wainwright, a beautifully refreshed home nestled in one of Merced’s most desirable neighborhoods. This inviting residence blends comfort, style, and functionality, offering an open layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to find a spacious living area filled with natural light, complemented by tasteful finishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen features ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and a layout designed for effortless meal prep and gathering. Each bedroom offers comfortable proportions, while the primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with its own private bath and spacious closet. Outside, the backyard delivers the ideal space for relaxation or hosting—whether you envision weekend barbecues, gardening, or simply enjoying Merced’s sunny weather. The property also includes an attached garage. Located near schools, parks, shopping, and commuter routes, this home offers convenience without sacrificing tranquility. Move-in ready and full of potential, fantastic opportunity to own a charming home in a growing community.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$257
Listed
22 days ago

Home Details for 2979 Wainwright Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1538 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: InsideMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: FrontFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 17Days on Market: 22

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 007101059000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $395,000Price Per Sqft: $257

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Merced
School Information
High School District: Merced City

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: MC26074707

Community

Community Features: Street Lights, Suburban, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7084 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: MC26074707Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 209-261-4198Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06047-N-007101059000-R-N

Additional Information

Street LightsSuburbanSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Christe Chaney DRE #01709881, (209) 261-4198
Keller Williams Property Team
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#MC26074707
Also Listed on CRMLS, SDMLS.

Price History for 2979 Wainwright Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/16/2026$395,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #MC26074707
11/20/2018$1,275ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/29/2018$1,275Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/02/2017$1,200ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/17/2017$1,200Listed For RentAgent Provided

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,670
Assessment$148,346
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2979 Wainwright Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.02
Single-Family Home
$350,000
03/03/26
4
2
1,430
0.15
Single-Family Home
$375,000
08/29/25
3
2
1,340
0.20
Single-Family Home
$310,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,548
0.19
Single-Family Home
$260,000
10/06/25
3
2
1,495
0.32
Single-Family Home
$320,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,460
0.29
Single-Family Home
$282,000
02/20/26
3
2
1,338
0.10
Single-Family Home
$330,000
07/29/25
3
1
1,022
0.24
Single-Family Home
$285,000
07/01/25
4
2
1,612
0.38
Single-Family Home
$380,000
08/11/25
3
2
1,327

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 2979 Wainwright Ave.
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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

Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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! "
  • 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."
  • Jamangel1
    "Great place to live. Lots of walking trails , close to shops and restaurants, easy freeway access, and expressway to UCM. "
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Angela
    "small community. chooses the right neighborhood and you will have great neighbors. introduction yourself and get to know who you love near."
  • 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. "
  • Pahn
    "We have movie at the park presented by the City Of Merced during the summer time. Halloween is very popular holiday. "
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • Emily G.
    "Horrible neighborhood. I’ve been broken into. I do not recommend moving here. It’s a dangerous area. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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 "
  • 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 "
  • Starlitegoddess14
    "I've lived here for 3 years . people are nice and friendly and look out for each other. safe and well maintained neighborhood"
  • Deborahlgiannone
    "There is a 5 minutes to shopping areas easily driveable. Bus pick up near. Uber and Taxi available. Senior mobile transit available."
  • 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!"
  • 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. "
  • 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 . "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Lisa
    "My community has easy access to public transportation, & uber cars. Also, traffic isn’t too crazy out here! "
  • Jamangel1
    "Newer neighborhood near the Campus Parkway. Nice park in the neighborhood with schools nearby. Bike and walking areas."
  • 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. "
  • 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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Christe Chaney, Keller Williams Property Team
Agent Phone: (209) 261-4198
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2979 Wainwright Ave, Merced, CA 95340 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,538 sqft single-family home built in 1986. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Apr 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# MC26074707.