Investor Opportunity! A diamond in the rough, offering endless possibilities for the right buyer. Located in a desirable neighborhood, this home is ready for renovation and transformation, with 3 beds 2 baths,1,250 sq ft. Priced to reflect the work needed. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or homeowner ready to create your dream space, this home offers fantastic value and potential. Bring your ideas and creativity to restore this property to its full glory. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,379 sq ftLot Size
$100Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Leticia Rodriguez•DRE #01786936• eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Uptown District, located between W Main Street and W 16th Street, is a historic and walkable Merced neighborhood with a classic downtown grid and a courthouse-centered civic core. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around W Main Street near M Street, where coffee counters, taquerias, small galleries, and late-night bites keep the sidewalks active. The Merced County Courthouse anchors the streetscape with early-20th-century civic architecture, while the Merced Multicultural Arts Center adds a steady calendar of exhibits and performances. Storefront blocks mix brick facades, neon signage, and shaded corners that soften the Central Valley sun. Pocket parks and public plazas create natural pauses between errands, meetings, and meals. The feel is urban by Merced standards, with most destinations set along a few compact, well-known corridors.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Market insights
1044 W 20th St · $124,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$124,999
Median sale price in this area is $413,856. (231% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Heating: Other
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl
Laundry Features: Inside Area, Inside Room
Pets Allowed: Yes
# of Stories: 2
Room Information
Living Room Features: Other
Kitchen Features: Other Counter
Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Property Condition: Fixer, Original
Year Built: 1,920
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Square Feet: 7,379
Lot Size Acres: 0.1694
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Irrigation Source: Public District
Water Source: Public
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Unparsed Address: 1044 W 20th St, Merced, CA 95340-3505
Street Address Filtered: 1044 W 20th St
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,250
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,250
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,377 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 031033003000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1044 W 20th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #MC21211716
Jan 31, 2022
Sold
$320,000
$256/sq ft
Nov 29, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 19, 2021
Price Changed
$325,500
$260/sq ft
Sep 24, 2021
Listed
$338,500
$271/sq ft
Here is one center of town 1 block away from Fremont School and any kind of shopping you will need within a block. This home has a lot of character. This home has been remodeled. New Carpet, new laminate floors, new bath rooms, and seller has added a second full bathroom and shower with a sink. New A/C, new appliances, remodeled kitchen, new paint inside and out, detached garage with possible RV parking. Access to ally and ally gate, small shed in rear and a huge back yard. 2 bedrooms downstairs, 1 bedroom is on the second floor. This is it, an older dream home upgraded with today standards. Must see today!
Public Records
Aug 6, 2021
Sold
$245,500
$196/sq ft
FRESNOMLS #559542
Aug 6, 2021
Price Changed
$245,500
$196/sq ft
Aug 6, 2021
Sold
$245,500
$196/sq ft
Jul 21, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2021
Price Changed
$279,000
$223/sq ft
Jul 7, 2021
Relisted
—
May 26, 2021
Delisted
—
May 17, 2021
Listed
$279,000
$223/sq ft
+22
Come see this charming home built in 1920 three bedroom, one bathroom with great potential! Located near downtown Merced, schools and shopping. Main living floor consists of open living, dining area with two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and laundry room. Living , dining room features built in cabinet with drawers and original hardwood floors Upstairs features third bedroom with plenty of windows and natural lighting. Home has newer interior paint, ceiling fans throughout and new vinyl floor in kitchen area. Home has detached single car garage, oversize large backyard with shed and open wood deck off the back off the house
CRMLS #MC21102699
Aug 6, 2021
Sold
$245,500
$196/sq ft
Jul 21, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2021
Relisted
—
Jun 8, 2021
Contingent
—
May 26, 2021
Pending
—
May 18, 2021
Listed
$279,000
$223/sq ft
May 13, 2021
Coming Soon
$279,000
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 2003
Sold
$125,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,775 (+5.8%)
$95,000 + $221,000
$316,000
2024
$3,570 (+1.4%)
$79,590 + $259,995
$339,585
2023
$3,520 (+31.9%)
$78,030 + $254,898
$332,928
2022
$2,668 (+26.5%)
$76,500 + $249,900
$326,400
2021
$2,109 (−0.7%)
$75,000 + $170,500
$245,500
2020
$2,125 (+1.5%)
$39,398 + $151,046
$190,444
2019
$2,094 (+23.3%)
$38,995 + $149,498
$188,493
2018
$1,698 (+2.0%)
$38,231 + $146,567
$184,798
2017
$1,664 (+9.9%)
$45,000 + $104,000
$149,000
2016
$1,514 (+14.4%)
$45,000 + $104,000
$149,000
2015
$1,323 (−1.4%)
$45,000 + $90,000
$135,000
2014
$1,342 (+53.0%)
$30,000 + $90,000
$120,000
2013
$877 (+4.7%)
$30,000 + $90,000
$120,000
2012
$838 (+14.6%)
$15,000 + $65,000
$80,000
2011
$731 (−11.4%)
$11,000 + $65,000
$76,000
2010
$825 (+25.1%)
$10,000 + $55,000
$65,000
2009
$660 (−57.9%)
$8,000 + $67,000
$75,000
2008
$1,569
$30,000 + $32,000
$62,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,377 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,250
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,250
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
031033003000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-2
Low Medium Density Residential District
The R-2 zoning district is intended to stabilize, protect, and encourage the establishment and maintenance of a suitable environment for single-family dwellings, duplex homes, limited multi-family dwellings, and other land uses typically compatible with a low to medium-density residential setting.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
34 unhealthy days expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Merced, CA • 95340
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
59
39
63
44
70
47
73
49
82
55
91
61
93
61
96
64
90
62
79
54
63
46
55
43
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1044 W 20th St
$142,463
$17K over list price of $125K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $383K.