Move right in to this cozy gated community. This condo offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, nice size closets and large private patio where you can enjoy the summer breeze overlooking the pond. This home is also conveniently located near public transportation and highways for easy commute with 2 assigned parking spaces.
CondoProperty Type
1973Year Built
2.81 acresLot Size
$506Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shauntel Gullatt•DRE #01985731• California Diamond & Mort & RE
Bought with Stephen Ung•DRE #01463166• RE/MAX Accord
Charming ground floor condo in Fremont. Cozy living room with dining area. Kitchen with granite counters and tile floors. Relaxing patio with view of pond and mature trees.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
David Sarwar
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 4542 Merced Cmn
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81654119
Aug 14, 2017
Sold
$500,000
$476/sq ft
Jul 4, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 1, 2017
Relisted
—
Jun 24, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2017
Price Changed
$489,000
$466/sq ft
Jun 1, 2017
Listed
$539,000
$513/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 2005
Sold
$390,000
$371/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40107764
Sep 13, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,348 (+4.4%)
$174,084 + $406,196
$580,280
2024
$7,038 (+2.8%)
$170,671 + $398,233
$568,904
2023
$6,845 (+1.4%)
$167,325 + $390,425
$557,750
2022
$6,750 (+2.4%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2021
$6,593 (+0.2%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2020
$6,578 (+1.1%)
$157,675 + $367,909
$525,584
2019
$6,505 (+2.0%)
$156,060 + $364,140
$520,200
2018
$6,378 (+380.7%)
$153,000 + $357,000
$510,000
2017
$1,327 (+3.0%)
$21,045 + $55,869
$76,914
2016
$1,288 (+2.7%)
$21,045 + $55,869
$76,914
2015
$1,254 (+2.0%)
$20,633 + $54,774
$75,407
2014
$1,229 (+5.6%)
$19,925 + $52,895
$72,820
2013
$1,164 (+3.1%)
$19,925 + $52,895
$72,820
2012
$1,130 (+2.3%)
$19,835 + $52,656
$72,491
2011
$1,105 (+9.0%)
$19,446 + $51,624
$71,070
2010
$1,013 (+1.0%)
$19,065 + $50,612
$69,677
2009
$1,003 (+3.0%)
$18,923 + $50,234
$69,157
2008
$973
$18,968 + $50,354
$69,322
Tax history for 4542 Merced Cmn
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,348 (+4.4%)
$174,084 + $406,196
$580,280
2024
$7,038 (+2.8%)
$170,671 + $398,233
$568,904
2023
$6,845 (+1.4%)
$167,325 + $390,425
$557,750
2022
$6,750 (+2.4%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2021
$6,593 (+0.2%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2020
$6,578 (+1.1%)
$157,675 + $367,909
$525,584
2019
$6,505 (+2.0%)
$156,060 + $364,140
$520,200
2018
$6,378 (+380.7%)
$153,000 + $357,000
$510,000
2017
$1,327 (+3.0%)
$21,045 + $55,869
$76,914
2016
$1,288 (+2.7%)
$21,045 + $55,869
$76,914
2015
$1,254 (+2.0%)
$20,633 + $54,774
$75,407
2014
$1,229 (+5.6%)
$19,925 + $52,895
$72,820
2013
$1,164 (+3.1%)
$19,925 + $52,895
$72,820
2012
$1,130 (+2.3%)
$19,835 + $52,656
$72,491
2011
$1,105 (+9.0%)
$19,446 + $51,624
$71,070
2010
$1,013 (+1.0%)
$19,065 + $50,612
$69,677
2009
$1,003 (+3.0%)
$18,923 + $50,234
$69,157
2008
$973
$18,968 + $50,354
$69,322
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
122,392
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,050
Year built
1973
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alameda County
APN
501 045610200
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$465 /month
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 26, 2018.
R-G-29
Garden Residential District
To maintain and provide for developments constructed prior to the adoption of the R-3 multifamily residential district on July 22, 2003. No additional property is envisioned to be redesignated to this district. Property developed in this district is distinguished by ample garden/open space areas. District standards are maintained to ensure that developments are not considered nonconforming while providing for property improvements to meet sustainability goals of the general plan. The district may also incorporate service uses and limited commercial uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Jun 30, 2017 • Final
Building
Perform plumbing work to remove and replace a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jun 30, 2017 • Final
Building
Repair and renovate a kitchen by refinishing cabinets and installing new countertops, a sink, and flooring. Update two bathrooms by replacing toilets and sinks, retiling floors, and replacing decorative tile around one bathtub. Install ground fault circuit interrupter outlets in the bathrooms and kitchen, and replace the wood railing on the patio.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Has Carport: Yes
Parking Features: Covered Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Dining Room Information
Dining Bar
Family Room Information
No Family Room
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Composition
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,050
Ownership Type: Individual
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Electric
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 31
HOA Information
Association Fee: $451
Association Name: Rubicon
Has Association: Yes
School Information
Elementary School District: Fremont Unified
High School District: Fremont Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Fremont
Street Name: Merced
Street Number: 4542
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 59
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,050
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.81 acres
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Alameda County
APN: 501 045610200
HOA Dues: $465/month
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 26, 2018
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oliveira Elementary School
Public Tk-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Thornton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
American High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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