217 Semple St, Modesto, CA, 95354
About This Home
This updated two bedroom home sits in the heart of downtown Modesto, offering unbeatable convenience and modern comfort. Recently renovated, it features a updated kitchen with contemporary finishes and a fully updated bathroom designed for style and functionality. The property sits on a large, spacious lot with a detached garage and an access road behind the home, an ideal setup for adding an ADU, second residence, or expanded parking. Whether you're looking for a turnkey home, an investment opportunity, or space to grow, this property delivers flexibility and value. A rare find in a prime location, ready for its next chapter.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1921
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo
Family Room
- Features: Other, SeparateFamilyRoom
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,143
- Total interior livable area: 1,143 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 111007030000
- Zoning: r1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 5,940 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Stanislaus County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,769 | $21,228 |
| Home Insurance * | $102 | $1,224 |
| Property Taxes | $341 | $4,092 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $2,610 | $31,320 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Contingent | $350,000 |
| 2026-07-11 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
| 2025-12-08 | Listing removed | $365,000 |
| 2025-12-05 | Contingent | $365,000 |
| 2025-08-20 | Listed for sale | $365,000 |
| 2025-05-05 | Listing removed | $356,000 |
| 2025-05-02 | Listed for sale | $356,000 |
| 2025-03-26 | Pending sale | $356,000 |
| 2025-03-21 | Listed for sale | $356,000 |
| 2020-06-22 | Listing removed | $260,000 |
| 2020-05-17 | Pending sale | $260,000 |
| 2020-05-12 | Price change | $260,000 |
| 2020-05-02 | Listed for sale | $285,000 |
| 2019-09-05 | Sold | $60,000 |
| 2008-05-28 | Sold | $108,000 |
| 2007-06-18 | Sold | $217,669 |
| 2006-06-15 | Sold | $304,000 |
| 2002-10-31 | Sold | $164,900 |
| 2001-01-12 | Sold | $89,000 |
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