This 3.8 acre lot is located within the city limits of Merced, and is zoned C-G (commercial, general). Lot has 262' of frontage on Motel Drive and 230' of frontage on Merced Avenue. There are two fixer-upper houses on the NE corner of property. Front house is 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2-story, approx. 1600 sq. ft. of space. Back house is 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with 600 sq. ft. of space. Houses are connected to city water, private septic and public utilities. Easy freeway access to SR 99 is approx. 400 yards away at Childs Ave. exit. Potential commercial uses include drive-in restaurant, service station, storage units or some mix of commercial/retail.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
3.8 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Allen Sietsema•DRE #01451642• Re/max Excellence
Bought with Alifonso Mendoza•DRE #01760709• CB Gonella Realty, Atwater
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81764320
Oct 31, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 13, 2019
Listed
$1,500,000
$682/sq ft
+15
CRMLS #MC15167186
Oct 12, 2015
Listing Removed
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Oct 9, 2015
Sold
$200,000
$91/sq ft
Oct 1, 2015
Relisted
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Sep 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 30, 2015
Listed
$285,000
$130/sq ft
CRMLS #MC12038452
Dec 24, 2012
Listing Removed
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Mar 24, 2012
Listed
$400,000
$182/sq ft
+15
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.75
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
165,528
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
2,200
Year built
1940
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Merced County
APN
—
Parking Spaces
10
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Apr 5, 2026.
C-G
General Commercial District
The C-G zoning district provides areas for heavy commercial and light industrial uses that may impact neighboring uses and often require large parcels and benefit from separation from retail uses. The C-G districts are to be established in areas of 174,240 sq ft or larger.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Automotive sales
Gas station
General retail
Manufacturing
Processing
Warehouse
Public service
Death related/funeral home
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Estimated
Parcel Number: 035140007000
Has View
Year Built Source: Estimated
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 2
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Urban
Location Information
Latitude: 37.29057700
Longitude: -120.45788600
Directions: From SR 99, exit at Childs Ave., north on Carol Ave., then left on Motel Drive, or left on Merced Ave.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,200
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 10
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 3.8 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2026
County: Merced County
APN: —
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 68
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 68
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Allen
List Agent Last Name: Sietsema
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Re/Max Excellence
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Alifonso
Buyer Agent Last Name: Mendoza
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: CB Gonella Realty, Atwater
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Charles Wright Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Golden Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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Estimated sale price
$541,000 – $655,000
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