503 Thornton Rd, Merced, CA 95341
PENDING
71.59 ACRES
Listed by Kelly Pirtle, Century 21 Select Real Estate, (209) 383-2171

$1,897,135

    503 Thornton Rd, Merced, CA 95341

    Est. Mortgage $11,450/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    HOA
    None
    Listed
    13 days ago

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 503 Thornton Rd.
    • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    71.59 acres of current farmland, Zoned IR (Industrial Reserve) with MID and possible annexation into the proposed City Limits. APN:059-230-005 77.2 acres with MID is also available

    Home Details for 503 Thornton Rd

    Interior Features

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    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Not on Waterfront
    Surface & Elevation
    Elevation Units: Feet

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 4Days on Market: 13

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Building
    Not a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 059230013000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $1,897,135
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Mon Sep 29 2025

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Pending

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Merced

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: MC25225811

    Community

    Community Features: RuralNot Senior Community

    HOA

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

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 71.59 Acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Standard

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: MC25225811Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 209-777-2155Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06047-N-059230013000-R-N

    Additional Information

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

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    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
    Oak Ave #3, Merced, CA
    2.18
    Lot/Land
    $450,000
    07/28/26
    -
    -
    1347 W 16th St #4, Merced, CA
    2.27
    Lot/Land
    $650,000
    10/02/25
    -
    -
    230 E 10th St #35, Merced, CA
    2.53
    Lot/Land
    $52,500
    08/18/26
    -
    -
    240 E 10th St #34, Merced, CA
    2.54
    Lot/Land
    $52,500
    08/18/26
    -
    -
    170 E 13th St #3, Merced, CA
    2.67
    Lot/Land
    $150,000
    09/22/25
    -
    -
    62 W 16th St, Merced, CA
    2.68
    Lot/Land
    $345,000
    04/01/26
    -
    -
    1039 Farmdale Ave, Merced, CA
    2.73
    Lot/Land
    $50,000
    06/02/26
    -
    -
    2023 Beachwood Dr #39, Merced, CA
    2.73
    Lot/Land
    $74,000
    05/20/26
    -
    -
    131 W Main St, Merced, CA
    2.76
    Lot/Land
    $310,000
    10/22/25
    -
    -

    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
    W Dickenson Ferry Rd, Merced, CA 95341
    0.56
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    160 Macready Dr, Merced, CA 95341
    0.89
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    180 Macready Dr, Merced, CA 95341
    0.97
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    170 Macready Dr #60, Merced, CA 95341
    0.97
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    118 T St, Merced, CA 95341
    1.02
    $462,000
    6
    3
    2,205
    Off Market
    169 S S St, Merced, CA 95341
    1.04
    $309,500
    3
    2
    1,165
    Off Market
    1250 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341
    1.08
    $358,900
    3
    2
    1,468
    Off Market
    1220 Fig Ave, Merced, CA 95341
    1.09
    $257,500
    2
    1.5
    984
    Recently Sold
    65 S S St #G, Merced, CA 95341
    1.09
    $314,800
    3
    2
    1,114
    Off Market
    130 McGregor St, Merced, CA 95341
    1.14
    $400,000
    4
    2
    1,688
    Recently Sold
    86 S South St, Merced, CA 95341
    1.14
    $341,800
    3
    2
    1,308
    Off Market
    118 McGregor St, Merced, CA 95341
    1.15
    $299,000
    3
    1
    1,064
    For Sale

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Sep 30, 2025
    Source: CRMLS #MC25225811
    		Pending
    $1,897,135
    Sep 26, 2025
    Source: CRMLS #MC25225811
    		Listed For Sale
    $1,897,135

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    Agent Phone: (209) 777-2155
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    Frequently asked questions about 503 Thornton Rd

    • How big is 503 Thornton Rd?
      503 Thornton Rd in Merced, CA is about 71.6 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 503 Thornton Rd?
      503 Thornton Rd in Merced, CA is listed at $1,897,135, or about $25K per acre.
    • 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 503 Thornton Rd?
      The closest schools to 503 Thornton Rd in Merced, CA are El Capitan High (rated 5/10), Leontine Gracey Elementary School (rated 5/10), Tenaya Middle School (rated 3/10).
    503 Thornton Rd, Merced, CA 95341 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Sep 26, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# MC25225811.