First time home buyers, investors or anyone looking to own a home in N. Bear Creek area. Long established area lined with large trees perfect for those warm summers and beautiful fall colors. This 3 bedroom home has so much character. Beautiful wood floors, built in nooks and tons of charm. Easy low maintenance yard and nice back yard perfect for entertaining. Art studio or play room just off the garage. This home is ready for you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by S. S. CASEY•DRE #06665343• DLP Real Estate, Inc.
Contact: (831) 246-1073
Bought with S. S. CASEY•DRE #06665343• DLP Real Estate, Inc.
First time home buyers, investors or anyone looking to own a home in N. Bear Creek area. Long established area lined with large trees perfect for those warm summers and beautiful fall colors. This 3 bedroom home has so much character. Beautiful wood floors, built in nooks and tons of charm. Easy low maintenance yard and nice back yard perfect for entertaining. Art studio or play room just off the garage. This home is ready for you.
CRMLS #MC5050811
Aug 29, 2005
Sold
$303,000
$231/sq ft
Jun 10, 2005
Listed
$299,000
$228/sq ft
INVESTORS ONLY! SELLERS WANT TO RENT BACK FOR 2-3 YEARS. 5 NEW DUAL PANE WINDOWS, 3RD BR CONVERTED TO OFFICE. BONUS ROOM OFF GARAGE. HARDWOOD FLOORS, LARGE MASTER BEDROOM. REFRIG. , WASHER & DRYER STAY. Approx. Acreage: <1 Acre Other Rooms: Dining, Kitchen
Public Records
Apr 10, 2001
Sold
$120,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 4, 1999
Sold
$100,500
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,592 (+5.7%)
$66,243 + $171,131
$237,374
2024
$2,451 (+1.4%)
$64,945 + $167,776
$232,721
2023
$2,417 (+1.4%)
$63,672 + $164,487
$228,159
2022
$2,384 (+0.2%)
$62,424 + $161,262
$223,686
2021
$2,379 (−6.9%)
$61,200 + $158,100
$219,300
2020
$2,556 (+12.0%)
$60,000 + $155,000
$215,000
2019
$2,282 (+15.8%)
$60,000 + $167,000
$227,000
2018
$1,971
$55,000 + $146,500
$201,500
2017
$1,969 (+5.3%)
$45,000 + $131,500
$176,500
2016
$1,871 (+3.2%)
$45,000 + $131,500
$176,500
2015
$1,813 (+12.7%)
$45,000 + $122,000
$167,000
2014
$1,609 (+31.3%)
$30,000 + $114,000
$144,000
2013
$1,225 (+3.2%)
$30,000 + $114,000
$144,000
2012
$1,187 (+32.2%)
$15,000 + $97,000
$112,000
2011
$898 (+2.1%)
$11,000 + $97,000
$108,000
2010
$880 (−16.1%)
$8,000 + $72,000
$80,000
2009
$1,049 (−44.2%)
$8,000 + $72,000
$80,000
2008
$1,881
$35,000 + $64,000
$99,000
Tax history for 2481 5th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,592 (+5.7%)
$66,243 + $171,131
$237,374
2024
$2,451 (+1.4%)
$64,945 + $167,776
$232,721
2023
$2,417 (+1.4%)
$63,672 + $164,487
$228,159
2022
$2,384 (+0.2%)
$62,424 + $161,262
$223,686
2021
$2,379 (−6.9%)
$61,200 + $158,100
$219,300
2020
$2,556 (+12.0%)
$60,000 + $155,000
$215,000
2019
$2,282 (+15.8%)
$60,000 + $167,000
$227,000
2018
$1,971
$55,000 + $146,500
$201,500
2017
$1,969 (+5.3%)
$45,000 + $131,500
$176,500
2016
$1,871 (+3.2%)
$45,000 + $131,500
$176,500
2015
$1,813 (+12.7%)
$45,000 + $122,000
$167,000
2014
$1,609 (+31.3%)
$30,000 + $114,000
$144,000
2013
$1,225 (+3.2%)
$30,000 + $114,000
$144,000
2012
$1,187 (+32.2%)
$15,000 + $97,000
$112,000
2011
$898 (+2.1%)
$11,000 + $97,000
$108,000
2010
$880 (−16.1%)
$8,000 + $72,000
$80,000
2009
$1,049 (−44.2%)
$8,000 + $72,000
$80,000
2008
$1,881
$35,000 + $64,000
$99,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,313
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
033041006000
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Street Parking, Tandem Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Raised
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,313
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 647390
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.11
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-6
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Merced City Elementary
High School District: Merced Union High
Location Information
Take CA-59 North, turn R onto W. Childs Avenue, Turn Left on G Street, Turn Right on E. 26th Street, Turn Right on 5th Street, home is on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,313
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 033041006000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Charles Wright Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Golden Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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 104° expected this year, 16 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
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
$296,000 – $358,000
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