Listed by Kelly Salonen•DRE #02063555• Yosemite Realty
Contact: 209-769-6273
For sale
$650,000
Est. $3,734/mo —
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,178
sq ft
2877 Trower, Catheys Valley, CA 95306
About this home
Beautiful rural retreat offering the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and peaceful country living — now with a recent price reduction — all within commuting distance to University of California, Merced. Ideal for faculty, remote professionals, or anyone seeking space, quiet, and long-term living potential, this charming 2,178 sq ft home sits on 4 serene acres with sweeping field and mountain views. Designed for flexibility and comfort, the home features 3 bedrooms, a separate office perfect for remote research, writing, or a hybrid work schedule, and 3 full bathrooms. The distinctive dome-style kitchen showcases granite counters, abundant built-in storage, and dining space, opening into a cozy living room anchored by a wood-burning Earth Stove. A loft with built-in drawers and closets adds additional functional living space. A detached 624 sq ft studio with full bath, sink, built-ins, heating and cooling, and 220 wiring offers excellent potential for an ADU, guest quarters, creative workspace, or private retreat. Thoughtfully upgraded for efficiency and reliability with 28 owned solar panels, Generac whole-house propane generator, 50-year composition roof, 85-ft well, 2,500-gallon holding tank system, and five Mitsubishi mini-splits for efficient heating and cooling. Additional features include a dual-fuel range, two electric water heaters, and convenient indoor laundry hookups near the bedrooms. Outdoor amenities create the ultimate country lifestyle experience with a large front deck, bocce ball court with gazebo deck, fire pit, pizza oven, garden beds, irrigation system, pump shed, and metal tool shed — all accessed from a county-maintained road while still enjoying the peace and privacy of rural living.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
52% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
42 unhealthy days expected this year, 49 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Catheys Valley, CA • 95306
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2877 Trower
$623,004
$27K under list price of $650K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $330K to $622K.