1478 La Sierra St, Merced, CA, 95348
About This Home
Welcome to this beautiful Central Valley home! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath property offers a versatile 4th room—perfect for a home office or flex space. Step outside and enjoy the gorgeous in-ground pool in the backyard, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and making the most of those warm Valley days. There’s even a bonus unfinished outdoor bar enclosure, offering great potential to create your own custom entertainment space. Inside, you’ll find tile flooring throughout the main living areas and carpet in all bedrooms for added comfort. The home also features dual-pane windows for energy efficiency and a welcoming kitchen with tile countertops that flow nicely into the living area. On colder days, gather in the living room and get cozy around the gas fireplace, creating the perfect space to unwind. Additional features include a 2-car attached garage for convenience. Ideally located near schools, shopping centers, and parks, and just minutes from UC Merced, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Bonus opportunity: Sellers are willing to include all furniture and appliances for an undisclosed price—please get in touch with the listing agent for details. A perfect blend of indoor comfort, outdoor living, and future potential—don’t miss this opportunity!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Oven,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Water Heater
- Laundry features: Inside
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan,Dual Sinks,Laminate Counters,Tub Shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Eat-in Kitchen,High Ceilings,Laminate Counters
- Door features: Panel Doors
- Window features: Blinds,Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Tile
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,603 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 206165002000
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Private
- Patio & porch: Concrete,Open,Patio
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 5,140 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway,Garage,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Lightning
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 | $2,199 | $26,388 |
| Home Insurance * | $113 | $1,356 |
| Property Taxes | $525 | $6,300 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $3,235 | $38,820 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $435,000 |
| 2020-04-10 | Sold | $290,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | Pending sale | $289,900 |
| 2020-02-17 | Listed for sale | $289,900 |
| 2013-08-20 | Listing removed | $145,000 |
| 2013-06-13 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2012-06-19 | Listing removed | $145,000 |
| 2012-05-08 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2012-03-07 | Sold | $145,000 |
| 2011-12-22 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2010-10-28 | Sold | $140,000 |
| 2010-08-05 | Pending sale | $133,000 |
| 2010-08-01 | Price change | $133,000 |
| 2010-06-20 | Price change | $150,000 |
| 2010-05-01 | Price change | $161,000 |
| 2010-04-18 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2010-04-06 | Sold | $195,935 |
| 2007-09-05 | Sold | $234,500 |
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