MOVE-IN SPECIAL: 50% off your second full month's rent, a $1,097.50 savings. Applies to new leases and the second month's base rent only (not utilities, the solar charge, fees or deposits), subject to an approved application; may end without notice. Built in 2021, this two-story 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at 218 Shafer Avenue in North Merced offers 1,863 sq ft and is available now. HIGHLIGHTS * 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, approx. 1,863 sq ft, built 2021 * Two-story layout * Solar-equipped home * Stove/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer included RENT & TERMS * Rent: $2,195/month * Solar charge: $45/month, added to rent * Total monthly housing cost: $2,240 plus tenant-paid utilities * Application fee: $45 per adult * Pets: none. Service and assistance animals are accommodated as required by law. * Available: now HOW TO APPLY * Apply online at mercedyosemite.com before scheduling a showing. Every adult 18+ submits a separate application ($45 each). * Attach a photo ID, proof of income (one full month of pay stubs), and contact info for your rental references. Full-time students receiving financial aid may attach their 1098-T as proof of income. * Once you're approved, we'll schedule your private showing. * Renter's insurance with $100,000 in liability coverage is required before move-in. Merced Yosemite Realty ! (209) 722-5400 ! DRE #02092689 Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,919
Building Sq. Ft: 1,919
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BELLEVUE RANCH WEST VILLAGE 2 LOT 67
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,822
Legal Lot Number: 67
Acres: 0.0648
Zoning Code: P-D
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,863
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2,827 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 230092011000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 18, 2022
Sale and tax history for 218 Shafer Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Oct 25, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,195
$1/sq ft
Jul 31, 2026
Price Changed
$2,195
$1/sq ft
Jul 17, 2026
Price Changed
$2,250
$1/sq ft
Jun 26, 2026
Price Changed
$2,275
$1/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,350
$1/sq ft
Jun 30, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,350
$1/sq ft
Jun 5, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,350
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 2021
Sold
$385,000
$207/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 2020
Sold
$4,130,000
$2,217/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,965 (+2.0%)
$92,006 + $279,130
$371,136
2025
$5,847 (+4.6%)
$92,006 + $279,130
$371,136
2024
$5,592 (+1.6%)
$90,202 + $273,657
$363,859
2023
$5,504 (+2.1%)
$88,434 + $268,292
$356,726
2022
$5,389 (+158.2%)
$86,700 + $263,032
$349,732
2021
$2,087 (+542.2%)
$85,000 + $257,875
$342,875
2020
$325 (−21.4%)
$35,362
2019
$413 (−0.3%)
$5,509
2018
$415 (−14.2%)
$5,401
2017
$483 (−0.4%)
$5,193
2016
$485 (+0.6%)
$5,193
2015
$482 (+0.2%)
$5,092
2014
$481
$4,918
2013
$481 (−0.7%)
$4,918
2012
$485 (−1.1%)
$4,896
2011
$490 (−30.4%)
$5,000
2010
$704 (+30.6%)
$5,000
2009
$539
$5,000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
4/10
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Public, K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School
Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
El Capitan High
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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About Bellevue
Ranch
Bellevue Ranch, located between G Street and M Street, is a residential and suburban Merced neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and newer single-story homes. The neighborhood’s day-to-day rhythm concentrates around the G Street corridor near Yosemite Avenue, where coffee counters, taquerias, and small storefronts set a steady, local pace. Architectural lines lean contemporary, with tidy front yards and wide driveways that suit car-first routines. Applegate Park adds lawns, shade trees, and a lake loop for a reset close to home. Downtown Merced’s Main Street brings culture and nightlife through the Merced Theatre and the Merced County Courthouse Museum. UC Merced and Lake Yosemite frame the wider landscape with campus energy and open-water views.
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Public facts and zoning for 218 Shafer Ave
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Sq. Ft.
1,863
Stories
2
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
Lot Size
2,827
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
2021
Year Renovated
—
County
Merced County
APN
230092011000
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 18, 2022.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
16% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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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