2196 Fern St is a 1,191 square foot house on a 9,475 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Merced data, we estimate the home's value is $294,479.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
9,475 sq ftLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$294,479
$27K since August
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This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($263K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,351 (+5.7%)
$34,442 + $92,290
$126,732
2024
$1,278 (+1.5%)
$33,767 + $90,481
$124,248
2023
$1,260 (+1.5%)
$33,105 + $88,707
$121,812
2022
$1,241 (+0.3%)
$32,456 + $86,968
$119,424
2021
$1,237 (−0.6%)
$31,820 + $85,263
$117,083
2020
$1,244 (+1.6%)
$31,197 + $83,592
$114,789
2019
$1,224 (+9.5%)
$30,878 + $82,735
$113,613
2018
$1,118 (−3.4%)
$30,273 + $81,113
$111,386
2017
$1,157 (+1.7%)
$29,099 + $77,964
$107,063
2016
$1,138 (+1.7%)
$29,099 + $77,964
$107,063
2015
$1,119 (+2.3%)
$28,529 + $76,436
$104,965
2014
$1,094 (+30.5%)
$27,551 + $73,814
$101,365
2013
$838 (+25.6%)
$27,551 + $73,814
$101,365
2012
$667 (−3.3%)
$15,000 + $65,000
$80,000
2011
$690 (+2.0%)
$11,000 + $53,000
$64,000
2010
$677 (+18.6%)
$8,500 + $56,500
$65,000
2009
$571 (−40.3%)
$8,500 + $56,500
$65,000
2008
$957
$25,000 + $32,000
$57,000
Tax history for 2196 Fern St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,351 (+5.7%)
$34,442 + $92,290
$126,732
2024
$1,278 (+1.5%)
$33,767 + $90,481
$124,248
2023
$1,260 (+1.5%)
$33,105 + $88,707
$121,812
2022
$1,241 (+0.3%)
$32,456 + $86,968
$119,424
2021
$1,237 (−0.6%)
$31,820 + $85,263
$117,083
2020
$1,244 (+1.6%)
$31,197 + $83,592
$114,789
2019
$1,224 (+9.5%)
$30,878 + $82,735
$113,613
2018
$1,118 (−3.4%)
$30,273 + $81,113
$111,386
2017
$1,157 (+1.7%)
$29,099 + $77,964
$107,063
2016
$1,138 (+1.7%)
$29,099 + $77,964
$107,063
2015
$1,119 (+2.3%)
$28,529 + $76,436
$104,965
2014
$1,094 (+30.5%)
$27,551 + $73,814
$101,365
2013
$838 (+25.6%)
$27,551 + $73,814
$101,365
2012
$667 (−3.3%)
$15,000 + $65,000
$80,000
2011
$690 (+2.0%)
$11,000 + $53,000
$64,000
2010
$677 (+18.6%)
$8,500 + $56,500
$65,000
2009
$571 (−40.3%)
$8,500 + $56,500
$65,000
2008
$957
$25,000 + $32,000
$57,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone is to provide a full range of urban services and reserve appropriately located areas for single-family living with low population densities consistent with sound standards of public health, welfare, and safety. It is the intent of this zone to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life. This zone implements the Very Low Density Residential VLDR, and Low Density Residential LDR land use designations in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office-Other
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Square Design
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MEADOW BROOK TR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,191
Building Sq. Ft: 1,191
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MOW-BRK TR LOT 68
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 364
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,475
Legal Lot Number: 68
Acres: 0.2175
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,191
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,475 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 057302044000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Joe Stefani Elementary School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Rudolph Rivera Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Buhach Colony High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$280,000 – $339,000
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