This is a wonderful opportunity investor opportunity on almost a half-acre (20,038 sqft) lot. The home does have a newer roof and a very efficient floor plan. Due to the condition, this will have to be cash, private money, or a fix-flip loan (ask me about this).
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeff Lawry•DRE #01310152• London Properties Ltd - Merced
Contact: 209-261-8969
Bought with Martin Villanueva•DRE #01724831• Realty Executives Of Northern California
2 bedroom, 1 bath older home in downtown Merced. Large lot. Priced to sell!
CRMLS #MC7061661
Jan 16, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2007
Listed
$149,900
$208/sq ft
CRMLS #MC7030265
May 18, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2007
Listed
$159,000
$221/sq ft
CRMLS #MC6118975
May 18, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Dec 20, 2006
Listed
$179,900
$250/sq ft
CRMLS #MC6024757
Dec 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Mar 16, 2006
Listed
$215,000
$299/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 2005
Sold
$145,000
$201/sq ft
CRMLS #MC2103940
Mar 31, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2002
Listed
$120,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,947 (+5.7%)
$90,202 + $178,553
$268,755
2024
$2,787 (+39.3%)
$88,434 + $175,052
$263,486
2023
$2,001 (+437.0%)
$86,700 + $171,620
$258,320
2022
$373 (+0.7%)
$86,700 + $96,900
$183,600
2021
$370
$9,465 + $29,466
$38,931
2020
$370 (+2.6%)
$9,280 + $28,889
$38,169
2019
$361 (+10.1%)
$9,185 + $28,593
$37,778
2018
$328 (−3.0%)
$9,005 + $28,033
$37,038
2017
$338 (+2.2%)
$8,656 + $26,946
$35,602
2016
$331 (+1.8%)
$8,656 + $26,946
$35,602
2015
$325 (+2.5%)
$8,487 + $26,418
$34,905
2014
$317 (+2.6%)
$8,197 + $25,513
$33,710
2013
$309 (−18.6%)
$8,197 + $25,513
$33,710
2012
$380 (−25.5%)
$8,160 + $25,398
$33,558
2011
$510 (+11.8%)
$8,000 + $24,900
$32,900
2010
$456 (−22.4%)
$20,000 + $24,000
$44,000
2009
$588 (−38.5%)
$20,000 + $20,000
$40,000
2008
$957
$45,000 + $9,000
$54,000
Tax history for 253 E 23rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,947 (+5.7%)
$90,202 + $178,553
$268,755
2024
$2,787 (+39.3%)
$88,434 + $175,052
$263,486
2023
$2,001 (+437.0%)
$86,700 + $171,620
$258,320
2022
$373 (+0.7%)
$86,700 + $96,900
$183,600
2021
$370
$9,465 + $29,466
$38,931
2020
$370 (+2.6%)
$9,280 + $28,889
$38,169
2019
$361 (+10.1%)
$9,185 + $28,593
$37,778
2018
$328 (−3.0%)
$9,005 + $28,033
$37,038
2017
$338 (+2.2%)
$8,656 + $26,946
$35,602
2016
$331 (+1.8%)
$8,656 + $26,946
$35,602
2015
$325 (+2.5%)
$8,487 + $26,418
$34,905
2014
$317 (+2.6%)
$8,197 + $25,513
$33,710
2013
$309 (−18.6%)
$8,197 + $25,513
$33,710
2012
$380 (−25.5%)
$8,160 + $25,398
$33,558
2011
$510 (+11.8%)
$8,000 + $24,900
$32,900
2010
$456 (−22.4%)
$20,000 + $24,000
$44,000
2009
$588 (−38.5%)
$20,000 + $20,000
$40,000
2008
$957
$45,000 + $9,000
$54,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
034021009000
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 / Garage Information
Driveway
Has Parking
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
See Remarks
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Wall Window
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Flooring Information
Laminated
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot 20000-39999 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 034021009000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
High School District: Merced City
Location Information
Latitude: 37.30354700
Longitude: -120.46731600
Directions: From G st, east on 23rd St, last house at the end of the driveway
Zoning: R-1-6
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 034021009000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 209-261-8969
Days Active in MLS: 7
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 7
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jeff
List Agent Last Name: Lawry
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: London Properties Ltd - Merced
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Martin
Buyer Agent Last Name: Villanueva
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Realty Executives Of Northern California
Around this home
Schools
Charles Wright Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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 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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Historical weather
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$243,000 – $294,000
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