Sophistication, Old World Charm & Craftsmanship at it’s finest! Built in 1912, this historic gem located in the heart of Merced, just 6 blks from UC Merced Center, offers endless potential w/ a double corner lot, luxurious 3200sf+ main home, detached garage w/ 2nd story storage, tank house w/ studio=perfect source of rental income. Magnificent main home has lovely curb appeal w/ large front porch. Sweeping staircase highlights quality craftsmanship of original cherry & mahogany wood w/ original finishes. Beautiful & original pocket doors, push-button light switches, inviting fireplace in the formal living room. Breathtaking & dramatic formal dining room w/ gorgeous beamed ceilings, built-in china cabinet, judge’s paneling w/ plate rails, & adjacent butler’s pantry. The tastefully designed layout offers additional living space, original large built-in cabinet in the eat-in kitchen, back staircase, full ba & enclosed patio downstairs & 4 spacious bds upstairs. The divine master suite has a luxurious tray ceiling, attached library/reading space/nursery, bay window w/ window seat & attached ba. All 4 bds offer generously sized closets & lots of natural light. Highlights include wainscoting & crown molding, classic crystal-like doorknobs, leaded glass windows, large basement ideal for storing wine, attic space, tons of storage, screened sleeping porch, quaint outdoor entertaining area w/ large side yard & alley access to the studio unit. The formal staircase & all 4 bds newly carpeted!
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Larissa Sherman•DRE #01869953• London Properties Ltd, Atwater
Bought with Maria Capizzi•DRE #01502957• CB Gonella Realty, Atwater
Sophistication, Old World Charm & Craftsmanship at it’s finest! Built in 1912, this historic gem located in the heart of Merced, just 6 blks from UC Merced Center, offers endless potential w/a double corner lot, luxurious 3200sf+ main home, detached garage w/2nd story storage, tank house w/studio=perfect source of rental income. Magnificent main home has lovely curb appeal w/large front porch. Sweeping staircase highlights quality craftsmanship of original cherry & mahogany wood w/original finishes. Beautiful & original pocket doors, push-button light switches, inviting fireplace in the formal living room. Breathtaking & dramatic formal dining room w/gorgeous beamed ceilings, built-in china cabinet, judge’s paneling w/plate rails, & adjacent butler’s pantry. The tastefully designed layout offers additional living space, original large built-in cabinet in the eat-in kitchen, back staircase, full ba & enclosed patio downstairs & 4 spacious bds upstairs. The divine master suite has a luxurious tray ceiling, attached library/reading space/nursery, bay window w/window seat & attached ba. All 4 bds offer generously sized closets & lots of natural light. Highlights include wainscoting & crown molding, classic crystal-like doorknobs, leaded glass windows, large basement ideal for storing wine, attic space, tons of storage, screened sleeping porch, quaint outdoor entertaining area w/large side yard & alley access to the studio unit. The formal staircase & all 4 bds newly carpeted!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,652 (+2.4%)
$78,084 + $345,808
$423,892
2025
$4,542 (+5.8%)
$78,084 + $345,808
$423,892
2024
$4,293 (+1.4%)
$76,553 + $339,028
$415,581
2023
$4,232 (+1.4%)
$75,052 + $332,381
$407,433
2022
$4,175 (+0.3%)
$73,581 + $325,864
$399,445
2021
$4,164 (−0.8%)
$72,139 + $319,475
$391,614
2020
$4,196 (+62.9%)
$70,725 + $313,211
$383,936
2019
$2,576 (+9.7%)
$70,000 + $310,000
$380,000
2018
$2,348 (−3.6%)
$65,961 + $168,212
$234,173
2017
$2,435 (+1.6%)
$63,400 + $161,681
$225,081
2016
$2,396 (+1.7%)
$63,400 + $161,681
$225,081
2015
$2,356 (+2.3%)
$62,157 + $158,511
$220,668
2014
$2,304 (+2.8%)
$60,025 + $153,073
$213,098
2013
$2,241 (+1.5%)
$60,025 + $153,073
$213,098
2012
$2,207 (+0.2%)
$59,754 + $152,382
$212,136
2011
$2,203 (+2.9%)
$58,583 + $149,395
$207,978
2010
$2,141 (+3.4%)
$57,435 + $146,466
$203,901
2009
$2,071 (+3.1%)
$57,006 + $145,372
$202,378
2008
$2,008
$57,141 + $145,717
$202,858
Tax history for 259 W 21st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,652 (+2.4%)
$78,084 + $345,808
$423,892
2025
$4,542 (+5.8%)
$78,084 + $345,808
$423,892
2024
$4,293 (+1.4%)
$76,553 + $339,028
$415,581
2023
$4,232 (+1.4%)
$75,052 + $332,381
$407,433
2022
$4,175 (+0.3%)
$73,581 + $325,864
$399,445
2021
$4,164 (−0.8%)
$72,139 + $319,475
$391,614
2020
$4,196 (+62.9%)
$70,725 + $313,211
$383,936
2019
$2,576 (+9.7%)
$70,000 + $310,000
$380,000
2018
$2,348 (−3.6%)
$65,961 + $168,212
$234,173
2017
$2,435 (+1.6%)
$63,400 + $161,681
$225,081
2016
$2,396 (+1.7%)
$63,400 + $161,681
$225,081
2015
$2,356 (+2.3%)
$62,157 + $158,511
$220,668
2014
$2,304 (+2.8%)
$60,025 + $153,073
$213,098
2013
$2,241 (+1.5%)
$60,025 + $153,073
$213,098
2012
$2,207 (+0.2%)
$59,754 + $152,382
$212,136
2011
$2,203 (+2.9%)
$58,583 + $149,395
$207,978
2010
$2,141 (+3.4%)
$57,435 + $146,466
$203,901
2009
$2,071 (+3.1%)
$57,006 + $145,372
$202,378
2008
$2,008
$57,141 + $145,717
$202,858
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,326
Year built
1912
Style
Other
County
Merced County
APN
030283014000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
R-2
Low Medium Density Residential District
The R-2 zoning district is intended to stabilize, protect, and encourage the establishment and maintenance of a suitable environment for single-family dwellings, duplex homes, limited multi-family dwellings, and other land uses typically compatible with a low to medium-density residential setting.
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 030283014000
Total # of Stories: 2
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: Curbs, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Merced Union
Location Information
Latitude: 37.30450200
Longitude: -120.47760500
Directions: Martin Luther King Jr Way
Zoning: R-2
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,326
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 030283014000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 73
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 73
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Larissa
List Agent Last Name: Sherman
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: London Properties Ltd, Atwater
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Maria
Buyer Agent Last Name: Capizzi
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: CB Gonella Realty, Atwater
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Schools
Don Stowell Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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