3226 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341
SOLD
JAN 7, 2026

3226 E Childs Ave
Merced, CA 95341

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,224 sqft (on 3.79 acres)

$460,000

Last Sold: Jan 7, 2026
11% below list $518K
$376/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,840/mo*
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$460,000

Last Sold: Jan 7, 2026
11% below list $518K
$376/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,840/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,224 sqft
(on 3.79 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3226 E Childs Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
3.79 acres
Living Area
1,224 sqft
Price/Sqft
$376/sqft
HOA
None

About this House

Calling all investors,visionaries, and developers. Here's you chance to own this ranch type property or explore a possible residential development project that includes two parcels, each with 1.9 acres of land. The other parcel with APN:061-340-006 which is next to the property with address 1326 E Childs Ave.is included in the sale. Surrounded by new home developments and ongoing growth, the possibilities here are truly endless. Conveniently located just minutes from Schools, shopping Centers, and the UC Merced Expressway, this property offers both potential and prime location. Property includes a 4 bedroom, 1-bath home that needs some TLC. This property is a goldmine waiting for you to discover.<div>Lastly, There is also possible MID Rights. Don't let this one slip away, come and discover its true potential..
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3226 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,224 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $460,000 on Jan 7, 2026 (11% below the $518,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $421,000, with a rent estimate of $1,888/month.

Home Details for 3226 E Childs Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1224 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public UtilitiesAppliances: Gas AppliancesLaundry: Inside
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Ductless or SplitAir Conditioning: Ductless or SplitHeating Fuel: Ductless Or Split
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Laminate, Tile, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Laminate, Tile, Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFoundation: Wood SubfloorNo Private Pool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 68

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 061340007000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $518,000Price Per Sqft: $376/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Merced
School Information
Elementary School: Leontine GraceyJr High / Middle School: TenayaHigh School: Golden Valley HighHigh School District: Merced Union

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1224 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Fresno MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.7904 Acres

Documents

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

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 638642
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Martin Villanueva DRE #01724831
Realty Executives of Northern
Bought with: Martin Villanueva DRE #01724831, Realty Executives of Northern
Originating MLS: Fresno MLS
Source: Fresno MLS, MLS#638642

Price History for 3226 E Childs Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/07/2026$460,000Sold
Fresno MLS #638642
12/25/2025$518,000PendingMetroList Services of CA #225134040
12/03/2025$518,000PriceChange
MetroList Services of CA #225134040
10/16/2025$718,000PriceChange
CRMLS #MC25240686
02/27/2019$377,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/14/2019$387,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/28/2018$377,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/04/2018$200,000Sold
N/A
01/25/2018$359,900PendingAgent Provided
07/03/2017$359,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Merced

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$384K
$2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$245
$3MoM
Available listings
278
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,625
Assessment$227,562
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3226 E Childs Ave

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
39 Squaw Valley Ct, Merced, CA
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$417,500
08/04/26
3
2
1,403
3151 Yuba River Dr, Merced, CA
0.12
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$489,690
05/07/26
4
2
1,960
13 Sugar Creek Ct #56-S2, Merced, CA
0.13
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$390,000
08/05/26
3
2
1,230
54 Squaw Valley Ct, Merced, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$441,570
07/31/26
3
2
1,620
81 Squaw Valley Ct, Merced, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$405,531
05/15/26
3
2
1,403
27 Squaw Valley Ct, Merced, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$465,000
07/31/26
4
3
1,750
44 Sugar Creek Ct #57-S2, Merced, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/27/26
4
3
1,509
17 Medieval St, Merced, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$491,000
08/13/25
4
2.5
2,166
65 Squaw Valley Ct, Merced, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$430,000
07/16/26
3
2
1,620

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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

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    "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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    "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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