Welcome to historic downtown Merced. This 1920s home boasts vintage original details throughout the home. First discover the hardwood floors in the spacious living areas, built-in original to era and original interior window and door casing. The charm of the home is perfect for a blend of comfort and style. Features 2 bedroom 1 bath, inside laundry room, and storage shed outside. Prime proximity to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Outside, a generous backyard awaits with alley access, providing ample space for relaxation, entertaining or potential expansion. This home is a timeless gem located on a tree lined street.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,492 sq ftLot Size
$319Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Emily Sousa•DRE #01957282• Keller Williams Property Team
Contact: 209-761-4620
Bought with William Lovos•DRE #02112505• London Properties Ltd, Atwater
Charming cottage style home located in downtown Merced close to shops and much more. Features 2 bedroom 1 bath, inside laundry room, built-ins original to era and original wood flooring. Newer exterior and interior paint, newer carpet, newer linoleum, and newer water heater.
CRMLS #MC1091777
Mar 22, 2002
Sold
$99,500
$104/sq ft
Nov 13, 2001
Listed
$103,900
$109/sq ft
Zoned R2. Beautiful older home with some hardwood floors under existing carpet. Central heat and air, nice big utility room. Huge backyard with plenty of room for a pool or whatever. Alley access with new chain link fence in back. Big front porch. Approx.
Public Records
Oct 25, 1996
Sold
$75,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1993
Sold
$68,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,173 (−4.0%)
$95,000 + $189,000
$284,000
2025
$3,304 (+70.1%)
$95,000 + $189,000
$284,000
2024
$1,942 (+1.4%)
$95,000 + $202,000
$297,000
2023
$1,915 (+1.4%)
$65,617 + $114,831
$180,448
2022
$1,889 (+0.2%)
$64,331 + $112,580
$176,911
2021
$1,885 (−0.7%)
$63,070 + $110,373
$173,443
2020
$1,898 (+26.9%)
$61,834 + $108,209
$170,043
2019
$1,496 (+9.7%)
$61,200 + $107,100
$168,300
2018
$1,364 (−3.6%)
$39,721 + $92,033
$131,754
2017
$1,415 (+1.6%)
$38,180 + $88,460
$126,640
2016
$1,393 (+1.6%)
$38,180 + $88,460
$126,640
2015
$1,371 (+37.4%)
$37,432 + $86,726
$124,158
2014
$998 (+35.6%)
$30,000 + $59,000
$89,000
2013
$736 (+57.7%)
$30,000 + $59,000
$89,000
2012
$467 (−13.9%)
$15,000 + $52,000
$67,000
2011
$542 (−10.8%)
$11,000 + $31,000
$42,000
2010
$607
$10,000 + $38,000
$48,000
2009
$607 (−48.2%)
$8,000 + $47,000
$55,000
2008
$1,172
$35,000 + $22,000
$57,000
Tax history for 1051 W 20th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,173 (−4.0%)
$95,000 + $189,000
$284,000
2025
$3,304 (+70.1%)
$95,000 + $189,000
$284,000
2024
$1,942 (+1.4%)
$95,000 + $202,000
$297,000
2023
$1,915 (+1.4%)
$65,617 + $114,831
$180,448
2022
$1,889 (+0.2%)
$64,331 + $112,580
$176,911
2021
$1,885 (−0.7%)
$63,070 + $110,373
$173,443
2020
$1,898 (+26.9%)
$61,834 + $108,209
$170,043
2019
$1,496 (+9.7%)
$61,200 + $107,100
$168,300
2018
$1,364 (−3.6%)
$39,721 + $92,033
$131,754
2017
$1,415 (+1.6%)
$38,180 + $88,460
$126,640
2016
$1,393 (+1.6%)
$38,180 + $88,460
$126,640
2015
$1,371 (+37.4%)
$37,432 + $86,726
$124,158
2014
$998 (+35.6%)
$30,000 + $59,000
$89,000
2013
$736 (+57.7%)
$30,000 + $59,000
$89,000
2012
$467 (−13.9%)
$15,000 + $52,000
$67,000
2011
$542 (−10.8%)
$11,000 + $31,000
$42,000
2010
$607
$10,000 + $38,000
$48,000
2009
$607 (−48.2%)
$8,000 + $47,000
$55,000
2008
$1,172
$35,000 + $22,000
$57,000
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,492 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
955
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
030243014000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Street
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Kitchen Information
Area
Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathtub, Shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Flooring Information
Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 030243014000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Merced City
Location Information
Latitude: 37.30784300
Longitude: -120.49000300
Directions: right onto M St/Veterans Blvd; left onto W 20th St
Zoning: R-2
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 955
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,492 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 030243014000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 209-761-4620
Days Active in MLS: 153
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 153
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Emily
List Agent Last Name: Sousa
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Property Team
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: William
Buyer Agent Last Name: Lovos
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: London Properties Ltd, Atwater
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
John C. Fremont Charter School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Historical weather
Merced, CA • 95340
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$290,000 – $350,000
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