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Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,500 sq ftLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Amedee Chabot•DRE #01238014• Century 21 Select Real Estate
Contact: 209-761-0648
Bought with Gustavo Perez•DRE #01431315• Re/max Executive
BACK ON THE MARKET! NOT SELLERS FAULT! Immaculate!! This updated home has tons of charm and features many of the original mid-century details! It truly is the perfect mix of old and new! You'll be "WOW'ED" by the tastefully updated flooring throughout, along with the updates in the bathroom and kitchen. Offered with washer, dryer and fridge-all newer appliances! This property offers a great investment opportunity with the additional unit in the back that could easily be converted to a studio and used for rental or mother-in-law quarters. Large backyard with tons of possibilities. Many extras in this property. It truly is a MUST SEE!
Public Records
Feb 14, 2020
Sold
$178,000
$163/sq ft
CRMLS #MP5200280
May 18, 2011
Sold
$82,000
$75/sq ft
Mar 31, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2011
Listed
$89,000
$82/sq ft
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,856 (+19.0%)
$95,000 + $220,000
$315,000
2024
$3,240 (+1.4%)
$95,000 + $250,800
$345,800
2023
$3,195 (+219.7%)
$86,700 + $214,200
$300,900
2022
$999 (+0.4%)
$85,000 + $210,000
$295,000
2021
$996 (−0.5%)
$11,832 + $85,214
$97,046
2020
$1,001 (−5.9%)
$11,600 + $83,544
$95,144
2019
$1,063 (+9.6%)
$11,482 + $82,688
$94,170
2018
$970 (−3.6%)
$11,257 + $81,067
$92,324
2017
$1,006 (+1.6%)
$10,821 + $77,920
$88,741
2016
$991 (+1.6%)
$10,821 + $77,920
$88,741
2015
$975 (+2.2%)
$10,609 + $76,393
$87,002
2014
$954 (+2.7%)
$10,246 + $73,773
$84,019
2013
$929 (+1.5%)
$10,246 + $73,773
$84,019
2012
$916 (+65.2%)
$10,200 + $73,440
$83,640
2011
$554 (+2.0%)
$10,000 + $72,000
$82,000
2010
$543 (−15.2%)
$8,000 + $47,000
$55,000
2009
$641 (−3.2%)
$8,000 + $47,000
$55,000
2008
$662
$35,000 + $31,000
$66,000
Tax history for 262 E 23rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,856 (+19.0%)
$95,000 + $220,000
$315,000
2024
$3,240 (+1.4%)
$95,000 + $250,800
$345,800
2023
$3,195 (+219.7%)
$86,700 + $214,200
$300,900
2022
$999 (+0.4%)
$85,000 + $210,000
$295,000
2021
$996 (−0.5%)
$11,832 + $85,214
$97,046
2020
$1,001 (−5.9%)
$11,600 + $83,544
$95,144
2019
$1,063 (+9.6%)
$11,482 + $82,688
$94,170
2018
$970 (−3.6%)
$11,257 + $81,067
$92,324
2017
$1,006 (+1.6%)
$10,821 + $77,920
$88,741
2016
$991 (+1.6%)
$10,821 + $77,920
$88,741
2015
$975 (+2.2%)
$10,609 + $76,393
$87,002
2014
$954 (+2.7%)
$10,246 + $73,773
$84,019
2013
$929 (+1.5%)
$10,246 + $73,773
$84,019
2012
$916 (+65.2%)
$10,200 + $73,440
$83,640
2011
$554 (+2.0%)
$10,000 + $72,000
$82,000
2010
$543 (−15.2%)
$8,000 + $47,000
$55,000
2009
$641 (−3.2%)
$8,000 + $47,000
$55,000
2008
$662
$35,000 + $31,000
$66,000
*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
8,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,090
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
034022009000
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
Interior Features
Entry Level: 0
Entry Location: street driveway
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 034022009000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters
School Information
High School District: Merced City
Location Information
Latitude: 37.30252500
Longitude: -120.46762000
Directions: G Street to E. 23rd. Street
Zoning: R-1-6
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,090
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 034022009000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 209-761-0648
Days Active in MLS: 5
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 5
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Amedee
List Agent Last Name: Chabot
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Century 21 Select Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Gustavo
Buyer Agent Last Name: Perez
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Re/max Executive
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 • 1.3mi
4/10
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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
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34 unhealthy days expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $386,000
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