488 E Childs Ave, Merced, CA, 95341
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Permanent
- 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: BreakfastNook
Family Room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Propane Stove
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 894
- Total interior livable area: 894 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 259050007000
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: R-2
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 0.94 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Drive Through,No Garage,Parking Area
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
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Merced 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 | $2,422 | $29,064 |
| Home Insurance * | $119 | $1,428 |
| Property Taxes | $456 | $5,472 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $3,395 | $40,740 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $478,000 |
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $479,000 |
| 2025-03-11 | Sold | $280,000 |
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