42 Sunset Ct, Merced, CA 95340
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Listed by Beth Christensen, Re/max Executive, (209) 489-9070

$355,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,176 sqft

42 Sunset Ct, Merced, CA 95340

Est. Mortgage $2,289/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1976
$302/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Picture this: It’s Saturday morning. You grab coffee, stop by the grocery store on the way home, and a few minutes later you’re back in your own driveway. Friends are coming over this afternoon. The game is on. Dinner is cooking while everyone stays connected in the open living space. It isn’t just a house. It’s the place where life starts to feel like yours.

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac near El Portal Drive and G Street, this home puts schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences just minutes away. Inside, the bright open-concept layout creates a comfortable space for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings. Fresh interior paint, updated flooring and carpet, and modern lighting give the home a clean, refreshed feel.

The best part? This is the kind of home where your own style gets to shine. Whether you’re buying your very first home , looking to start your rental portfolio or are simply looking for a place to make your own, 42 Sunset Court offers the opportunity to put down roots in an established Merced neighborhood at an approachable price point.

Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms1,176 square feet of living space and a spacious backyard, this is a home that’s ready for you to go and see!

Home Details for 42 Sunset Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen
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: 1176 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, LaminateCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
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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: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 20Days on Market: 38

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Staging ItemsParcel Number: 006321004000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $355,000Price Per Sqft: $302
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 01 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Pending

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: MC26164568

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5973 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: NoneListing Terms: Cash, 1031 Exchange, Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: MC26164568Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 209-489-9070Back On Market Date: Tue Sep 01 2026Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06047-N-006321004000-R-N

Additional Information

SidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

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 August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$376K
$6.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$246
$0MoM
Available listings
285
11MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$355K
Since last month
Increased$400 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+5.5%)
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 +88% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$354K
August 2026$353K
July 2026$342K
June 2026$343K
May 2026$344K
April 2026$340K
March 2026$342K
February 2026$339K
January 2026$336K
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.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3514 Oakhurst Ave, Merced, CA
0.07
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$410,000
04/20/26
3
2
1,176
350 El Portal Dr, Merced, CA
0.17
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$350,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,175
415 Columbia Ave, Merced, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$358,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,175
3482 Arch Rock St, Merced, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$395,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,527
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0.32
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$320,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,120
19 Sun Valley Ct, Merced, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$380,000
05/15/26
3
2
1,577
582 Sunset Dr, Merced, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$395,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,175
556 Bodega Ct, Merced, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$420,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,481

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
232 Sunset Dr, Merced, CA 95340
0.08
$365,200
3
2
1,425
Off Market
3514 Oakhurst Ave, Merced, CA 95340
0.07
$410,000
3
2
1,176
Recently Sold
205 Oakhurst Ct, Merced, CA 95340
0.10
$430,000
4
2
1,620
Recently Sold
3378 Vallecito Ct, Merced, CA 95340
0.13
$351,500
3
2
1,177
Off Market
3523 Placer Ct, Merced, CA 95340
0.14
$350,900
3
2
1,175
Off Market
204 S Melody Ln, Merced, CA 95340
0.13
$332,800
3
1
1,048
Off Market
71 S Melody Ln, Merced, CA 95340
0.13
$310,200
3
2
971
Off Market
55 Westmont Ct, Merced, CA 95348
0.13
$385,300
3
2
1,120
Off Market
119 S Melody Ln, Merced, CA 95340
0.14
$257,000
1
1
672
Off Market
350 El Portal Dr, Merced, CA 95340
0.17
$350,000
3
2
1,175
Recently Sold
120 Westmont Ct, Merced, CA 95348
0.14
$381,400
3
2
1,440
Off Market
429 El Portal Dr, Merced, CA 95340
0.19
$409,900
3
2
1,412
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 2, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226096034
Pending
$355,000
Sep 1, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226096034
PendingToActive
$355,000
Aug 20, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226096034
Pending
$355,000
Jul 30, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226096034
Listed For Sale
$355,000
Mar 19, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved

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Frequently asked questions about 42 Sunset Ct

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 42 Sunset Ct?
    Based on a $355,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 42 Sunset Ct in Merced, CA is approximately $2,312 (about $1,920 principal & interest, $317 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 42 Sunset Ct compare to homes in Merced?
    42 Sunset Ct in Merced, CA is listed at $355,000, about 6% below the $376K 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 42 Sunset Ct?
    The closest schools to 42 Sunset Ct in Merced, CA are Allan Peterson Elementary School (rated 7/10), Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School (rated 5/10), Merced High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 42 Sunset Ct have air conditioning?
    Yes, 42 Sunset Ct in Merced, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 42 Sunset Ct have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 42 Sunset Ct in Merced, CA has laundry facilities.
42 Sunset Ct, Merced, CA 95340 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,176 sqft single-family home built in 1976. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jul 30, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# MC26164568.