488 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341
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FOR SALE
0.94 ACRES

$478,000

Original price: $479,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 894 sqft (on 0.94 acres)

488 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341

Est. Mortgage $2,941/mo*
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Home Highlights

Price/Sqft
$535
Listed
46 days ago
Climate Control
Heating & Central Air

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 488 E Childs Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Come and see this R2 property with almost one acre lot with super low price $479k. this is an excellent oportunity to find.Why pay rent when you can buy.In the future you can build a second home
and make more cash flow.Super excellent for retirement.A big lot rare to find at this low price.Close to shopping stores and eazy to commute.You can even ask the county if possible a third property available to build.Bring all the tools and start building a second property.With a bonus studio or ADU.Even the city say it has 2 and one bathroom but property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
Everything has been remodeled.This property even it only has one unit.It could have tow units.This is a duplex zone.One Property rented for $1800 per month and the other property is vacant.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Angel Villegas 01427274, (408) 903-5118
Elite Realty Services, (408) 625-1500
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82054233
Also Listed on bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLSListings Inc.

Home Details for 488 E Childs Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 894 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Propane, Water Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane StoveHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHeating Fuel: Propane Stove
Gas & Electric
Gas: PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFoundation: Permanent
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageParking: Drive Through,No Garage,Parking Area
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Days on Market: 46

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 259050007000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $478,000Price Per Sqft: $535

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Merced
School Information
Elementary School District: MercedCityElementaryHigh School District: MercedUnionHighWalk Score: 32

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: ML82054233

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 894

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.94 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82054233

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
$469K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$190K (+68.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$189K (+67.4%)
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 +380% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$469K
July 2026$475K
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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
236 Cone Ave, Merced, CA
0.62
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$230,000
12/30/25
2
1
884
115 E 13th St, Merced, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$245,000
03/31/26
2
1
720
560 Cone Ave, Merced, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/28/26
3
2
1,341
456 E Gerard Ave, Merced, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$418,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,265
43 Skylark St, Merced, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$319,000
05/04/26
3
1
999
1675 Rose Ave, Merced, CA
0.77
Single-Family Home
$267,000
01/30/26
2
1
859
331 La Mesa Ct, Merced, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$317,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,080
1820 Orchard Ln, Merced, CA
0.76
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$353,000
05/26/26
2
1
965
92 E 12th St, Merced, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$300,000
04/08/26
3
2
1,096

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
492-488 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341
0.00
$276,000
3
2
894
Off Market
71 Tyler Rd #117, Merced, CA 95341
0.09
$1,199,000
-
-
-
For Sale
71 Tyler Rd, Merced, CA 95341
0.09
$1,199,000
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-
-
For Sale
518 Cone Ave, Merced, CA 95341
0.24
$360,000
4
1
943
Off Market
560 Cone Ave, Merced, CA 95341
0.26
$450,000
3
2
1,341
Recently Sold
350 S Bermuda St #144, Merced, CA 95341
0.28
$320,000
-
-
-
For Sale
250 E 10th St, Merced, CA 95341
0.31
-
6
3
3,040
Off Market
394 Bermuda St, Merced, CA 95341
0.32
$95,000
-
-
-
For Sale
394 Saint Bermuda #144, Merced, CA 95341
0.32
$95,000
-
-
-
For Sale
240 E 10th St #34, Merced, CA 95341
0.33
$52,500
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-
-
Recently Sold
230 E 10th St #35, Merced, CA 95341
0.33
$52,500
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-
-
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 6, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82054233
PriceChange
$478,000
Price decreased by 0%
Jul 15, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82054233
Listed For Sale
$479,000
Mar 11, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$280,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Angel Villegas, Elite Realty Services, (408) 625-1500
Agent Phone: (408) 903-5118
Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-08-30 01:19:07 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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Frequently asked questions about 488 E Childs Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 488 E Childs Ave?
    Based on a $478,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 488 E Childs Ave in Merced, CA is approximately $2,980 (about $2,479 principal & interest, $426 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 488 E Childs Ave compare to homes in Merced?
    488 E Childs Ave in Merced, CA is listed at $478,000, about 24% above 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 488 E Childs Ave?
    The closest schools to 488 E Childs Ave in Merced, CA are Don Stowell Elementary School (rated 3/10), Golden Valley High School (rated 4/10), Herbert Hoover Middle School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 488 E Childs Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 488 E Childs Ave in Merced, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 488 E Childs Ave?
    The lot at 488 E Childs Ave in Merced, CA is about 0.94 acres (40,792 sq ft).
488 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 894 sqft single-family home built in 1930. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLSListings Inc on Jul 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# ML82054233.