Cute cottage home on a tree-lined street with an impressively large living room w/ fireplace and new wood laminate flooring that looks stunning. Galley-type kitchen with newer stove and kitchen SS vent. Newer HVAC and roof and hot water heater. Indoor laundry with washing machine & office/workbench or hobby area. Part of the garage was converted into a bonus room or extra bedroom without a permit. The garage has alley access. Seller is selling home in "AS IS" condition. Possible ADU, must check with building department.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Audrey Searcy•DRE #01049246• Century 21 Select Real Estate
Listed by Ryan Searcy•DRE #02044301• CB Commercial, Select Real Estate
Contact: 209-261-5021
Bought with Araceli Gomez Gutierrez•DRE #01833657• Keller Williams Property Team
Cottage style home w/ 1280 sq. ft. , 2 bd. 1 bath with large living room & fireplace, 2 car tandem type detached garage converted to a bonus room/extra bedroom 2 years ago. Indoor laundry & office area, newer roof HVAC an hot water heater, large backyard.
CRMLS #MC16017243
Jun 22, 2016
Sold
$145,000
$113/sq ft
Jun 3, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2016
Listed
$149,900
$117/sq ft
Drive right up to this cute retro cottage, you'll feel right at home from the moment you walk in the door. Large living room with a cozy brick fireplace, dining area. Galley kitchen with newer oven and side pantry/storage/bar area. Service porch with laundry hook-ups and storage. Both bedrooms with full wall length closets. Newer central heat and air unit. Quaint back yard, single car garage (accessed from alley), BBQ patio area, garden area and clothes line too. Probate sale.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,298 (+5.8%)
$90,202 + $212,241
$302,443
2024
$3,119 (+1.4%)
$88,434 + $208,080
$296,514
2023
$3,076 (+59.9%)
$86,700 + $204,000
$290,700
2022
$1,923 (+0.2%)
$85,000 + $200,000
$285,000
2021
$1,919 (−0.7%)
$57,814 + $118,783
$176,597
2020
$1,933 (+10.7%)
$56,681 + $116,454
$173,135
2019
$1,745 (+15.0%)
$56,100 + $115,260
$171,360
2018
$1,518 (−1.5%)
$47,754 + $106,120
$153,874
2017
$1,542 (−14.0%)
$45,000 + $100,000
$145,000
2016
$1,793 (+239.6%)
$45,000 + $100,000
$145,000
2015
$528 (+9.3%)
$40,000 + $120,000
$160,000
2014
$483 (+2.8%)
$10,007 + $39,709
$49,716
2013
$470 (+1.8%)
$10,007 + $39,709
$49,716
2012
$461 (+0.4%)
$9,962 + $39,530
$49,492
2011
$459 (+2.9%)
$9,767 + $38,755
$48,522
2010
$446 (+3.3%)
$9,576 + $37,996
$47,572
2009
$432 (+3.3%)
$9,505 + $37,713
$47,218
2008
$418
$9,527 + $37,802
$47,329
Tax history for 1253 W 20th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,298 (+5.8%)
$90,202 + $212,241
$302,443
2024
$3,119 (+1.4%)
$88,434 + $208,080
$296,514
2023
$3,076 (+59.9%)
$86,700 + $204,000
$290,700
2022
$1,923 (+0.2%)
$85,000 + $200,000
$285,000
2021
$1,919 (−0.7%)
$57,814 + $118,783
$176,597
2020
$1,933 (+10.7%)
$56,681 + $116,454
$173,135
2019
$1,745 (+15.0%)
$56,100 + $115,260
$171,360
2018
$1,518 (−1.5%)
$47,754 + $106,120
$153,874
2017
$1,542 (−14.0%)
$45,000 + $100,000
$145,000
2016
$1,793 (+239.6%)
$45,000 + $100,000
$145,000
2015
$528 (+9.3%)
$40,000 + $120,000
$160,000
2014
$483 (+2.8%)
$10,007 + $39,709
$49,716
2013
$470 (+1.8%)
$10,007 + $39,709
$49,716
2012
$461 (+0.4%)
$9,962 + $39,530
$49,492
2011
$459 (+2.9%)
$9,767 + $38,755
$48,522
2010
$446 (+3.3%)
$9,576 + $37,996
$47,572
2009
$432 (+3.3%)
$9,505 + $37,713
$47,218
2008
$418
$9,527 + $37,802
$47,329
*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
7,488 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
030234015000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-1-6
Low Density Residential-6 District
The R-1 zoning district is intended to stabilize, protect, and encourage the establishment and maintenance of a suitable environment for detached single-family dwellings, duplexes, and other land uses typically compatible with or authorized by state law for a low-density residential setting. The R-1 zoning district is divided into R-1-6 allowing for a range of minimum lot sizes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office-Other
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Kitchen
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Front Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: 2+ common walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 030234015000
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Merced Union
Location Information
Latitude: 37.30900000
Longitude: -120.49315900
Directions: From "R" Street turn west onto 20th Street, home is on the right.
Zoning: R-1-6
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,488 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 030234015000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026