Exceptional investment opportunity located on the outskirts of Merced, offering outstanding long-term development potential. This strategically positioned property is a strong candidate for future annexation into the Merced city limits. Conveniently located near Highway 99, the property provides excellent accessibility and is adjacent to an established residential subdivision. It is also directly across the street from Franklin Elementary School, making it an attractive location for future residential or mixed-use development, Don't miss this rare opportunity to invest in a property with significant future growth potential in one of Merced's expanding areas.
Vacant landProperty Type
39 acresLot Size
$255,000Price/Acres
Listed by Frank Dutra•DRE #01269511• Century 21 Select Real Estate
This is a new listing, so no sales records exist yet. As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,585 (+5.6%)
$332,956 + $326,550
$659,506
2024
$7,179
$332,956 + $326,550
$659,506
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39 Acres
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Merced County
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005210013000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
A-1
General Agricultural Zone
The purpose of the General Agricultural Zone A-1 is to provide for areas for intensive farming operations dependent on higher quality soils, water availability, relatively flat topography, and agricultural commercial and; or industrial uses dependent on proximity to urban areas or location in sparsely populated low traffic areas. Parcels smaller than 40 acres down to a minimum of 871,200 sq ft may be approved where consistent with surrounding parcel sizes. This zone implements the Agriculture A, Agriculture Residential AR, and Urban Reserve UR land use designations in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Ranch
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Office-Other
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 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 • 95348
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2511 Franklin Rd
$9,042,542
$902K under list price of $9.95M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $53K to $390K.