Ready-to-Build Investment Opportunity – Approved Duplex Plans Included! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase a 7,474 sq ft commercial lot in a prime Merced location, sold with approved building plans for two duplexes (totaling 4 units). Each duplex offers 2,323 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and in-unit laundry for every unit. Plans have already been submitted to the city and are currently in the review process — they will be fully approved before close of escrow, allowing the buyer to start construction immediately after closing. Strategically located near a healthcare facility, the Merced County Fairgrounds, and downtown Merced, this lot offers excellent proximity to local restaurants, shops, and services. It’s also just minutes from UC Merced, a rapidly expanding university with a growing medical program, driving significant demand for housing in the area. Whether you’re an investor or developer, this is a turnkey development project in a high-growth area with strong rental potential. Utilities are nearby, and site access is convenient for construction and future tenants.
Vacant landProperty Type
7,475 sq ftLot Size
$31Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jonathan Minerick•DRE #01523060• Homecoin.com
Contact: 888-400-2513
Bought with Erik Ekizian•DRE #02146494• BHGRE Everything Real Estate
Finished MULTI-FAMILY lot for sale in Merced with all utilities nearby. This 7,475 square foot lot is located next to the Stowell Elementary School, lots of medical/dental offices, Merced County Health Department, near Hwy 99 and Hwy 59. Merced has been coined as The City On The Rise and is one of the fastest growing county's in the state! Merced is the home of UC Merced, one of the fastest growing UC's in the state. With UC Merced's 2020 Plan, student count is already close to 10,000. The vacancy rates in Merced are already historically low, making it a perfect time to add a multi-family property to the market. A single family home is also allowed on this lot. You also have Downtown Merced nearby which is on the path of REVITALIZATION with new hotels, plenty of restaurants, theatre, nightlife and the future hub for the ACE Train and High Speed Rail!
Public Records
Apr 25, 1997
Sold
$52,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$925 (+5.6%)
$150,000
2024
$876 (+1.4%)
$81,181
2023
$864 (+1.5%)
$79,590
2022
$852 (+63.4%)
$78,030
2021
$521 (−0.4%)
$76,500
2020
$523 (+1.4%)
$45,125
2019
$516 (+9.6%)
$44,663
2018
$471 (−3.5%)
$43,788
2017
$488 (+1.7%)
$42,089
2016
$480 (+1.5%)
$42,089
2015
$473 (+33.6%)
$41,264
2014
$354 (+93.1%)
$30,000
2013
$183 (−0.4%)
$30,000
2012
$184 (−1.6%)
$15,000
2011
$187 (+1.9%)
$15,000
2010
$184 (−56.2%)
$15,000
2009
$419
$15,000
Tax history for 170 E 13th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$925 (+5.6%)
$150,000
2024
$876 (+1.4%)
$81,181
2023
$864 (+1.5%)
$79,590
2022
$852 (+63.4%)
$78,030
2021
$521 (−0.4%)
$76,500
2020
$523 (+1.4%)
$45,125
2019
$516 (+9.6%)
$44,663
2018
$471 (−3.5%)
$43,788
2017
$488 (+1.7%)
$42,089
2016
$480 (+1.5%)
$42,089
2015
$473 (+33.6%)
$41,264
2014
$354 (+93.1%)
$30,000
2013
$183 (−0.4%)
$30,000
2012
$184 (−1.6%)
$15,000
2011
$187 (+1.9%)
$15,000
2010
$184 (−56.2%)
$15,000
2009
$419
$15,000
*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
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Lot size
7,475 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Merced County
APN
035033004000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-3-1.5
Medium Density Residential-1.5 District
The R-3 zoning district provides an area for a full range of residential uses, including single-family dwellings, duplex homes, multi-family dwellings, single room occupancy housing, and other land uses typically compatible with a medium density residential setting. The R-3 zoning district R-3-1.5 allowing for a range of permitted residential densities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office-Other
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Distance To Water Comments: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 7474
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Parcel Number: 035033004000
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer or Septic - None
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lighting
Location Information
Latitude: 37.29306300
Longitude: -120.47565700
Directions: From G St, head east on 13th St.
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R-3-1.5
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,475 square feet
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 035033004000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 888-400-2513
Days Active in MLS: 70
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 70
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jonathan
List Agent Last Name: Minerick
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Homecoin.com
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Erik
Buyer Agent Last Name: Ekizian
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: BHGRE Everything Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Don Stowell Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Golden Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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, 17 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 • 95341
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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
$220,000 – $266,000
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