Beautiful home in Northwest Merced. In between Merced and Atwater. Just under 1 acre lot with plenty of room for a work shop, cars, trucks, boats, trailers and RV's. Perfect for raising small animals, having a garden and fruit trees. Walking distance to Joe Stephanie Elementary school and other nearby schools. Just minutes drive to HWY 99 access. The entire interior of the home was just recently painted. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen with upgraded tile floors, granite counter tops, tile back splash, stainless steel range and microwave. Large living room area with brick fireplace, recessed lighting, newer carpet and crown molding throughout the whole house. Has large size bedrooms and an updated hallway bathroom with newer tile counter tops, tile shower walls, and tile floors. Large master with updated master bathroom featuring tile floors and tile counter tops. Laundry room inside. Dual pane windows throughout the house. Fruit trees throughout the back yard. The backyard covered patio with plenty of space for the kids to run around and play. Has a horse shoe pits for having a great time with your friends and lots of shade in the back yard from the Eucalyptus trees. This home is a must see and shows pride of ownership.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Roger Sanchez•DRE #01416003• Realty Executives Of Northern California
Bought with Sheila Splitt•DRE #01306416• Century 21 MM And Assoc. - Mer
Beautiful home in Northwest Merced. In between Merced and Atwater. Just under 1 acre lot with plenty of room for a work shop, cars, trucks, boats, trailers and RV's. Perfect for raising small animals, having a garden and fruit trees. Walking distance to Joe Stephanie Elementary school and other nearby schools. Just minutes drive to HWY 99 access. The entire interior of the home was just recently painted. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen with upgraded tile floors, granite counter tops, tile back splash, stainless steel range and microwave. Large living room area with brick fireplace, recessed lighting, newer carpet and crown molding throughout the whole house. Has large size bedrooms and an updated hallway bathroom with newer tile counter tops, tile shower walls, and tile floors. Large master with updated master bathroom featuring tile floors and tile counter tops. Laundry room inside. Dual pane windows throughout the house. Fruit trees throughout the back yard. A must see!
CRMLS #MC19080193
Aug 9, 2019
Sold
$380,000
$218/sq ft
Jun 7, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2019
Listed
$389,900
$223/sq ft
CRMLS #MC8035135
Jul 28, 2008
Sold
$197,000
$113/sq ft
May 15, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 23, 2008
Listed
$217,900
$125/sq ft
Free Appraisal & Credit report if buyer finances thru Countrywide Home Loan Approx. Acreage: <1 Acre Other Rooms: Kitchen
CRMLS #MC5082154
Mar 28, 2006
Sold
$450,000
$258/sq ft
Sep 16, 2005
Listed
$595,000
$341/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,707 (+5.6%)
$111,550 + $312,343
$423,893
2024
$4,455 (+1.4%)
$109,363 + $306,219
$415,582
2023
$4,395 (+1.3%)
$107,219 + $300,215
$407,434
2022
$4,338 (+0.2%)
$105,117 + $294,329
$399,446
2021
$4,329 (−0.8%)
$103,056 + $288,558
$391,614
2020
$4,362 (+65.7%)
$101,036 + $282,900
$383,936
2019
$2,632 (+9.4%)
$100,000 + $280,000
$380,000
2018
$2,407 (−3.5%)
$82,421 + $149,539
$231,960
2017
$2,493 (+1.6%)
$79,221 + $143,733
$222,954
2016
$2,454 (+1.6%)
$79,221 + $143,733
$222,954
2015
$2,415 (+2.2%)
$77,668 + $140,915
$218,583
2014
$2,363 (+32.1%)
$75,004 + $136,081
$211,085
2013
$1,788 (+11.0%)
$75,004 + $136,081
$211,085
2012
$1,611 (+14.6%)
$59,000 + $104,000
$163,000
2011
$1,406 (+27.0%)
$29,000 + $117,000
$146,000
2010
$1,107 (−11.4%)
$45,000 + $80,000
$125,000
2009
$1,250 (−38.1%)
$8,500 + $91,500
$100,000
2008
$2,018
$25,000 + $85,000
$110,000
Tax history for 2685 Ranchero Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,707 (+5.6%)
$111,550 + $312,343
$423,893
2024
$4,455 (+1.4%)
$109,363 + $306,219
$415,582
2023
$4,395 (+1.3%)
$107,219 + $300,215
$407,434
2022
$4,338 (+0.2%)
$105,117 + $294,329
$399,446
2021
$4,329 (−0.8%)
$103,056 + $288,558
$391,614
2020
$4,362 (+65.7%)
$101,036 + $282,900
$383,936
2019
$2,632 (+9.4%)
$100,000 + $280,000
$380,000
2018
$2,407 (−3.5%)
$82,421 + $149,539
$231,960
2017
$2,493 (+1.6%)
$79,221 + $143,733
$222,954
2016
$2,454 (+1.6%)
$79,221 + $143,733
$222,954
2015
$2,415 (+2.2%)
$77,668 + $140,915
$218,583
2014
$2,363 (+32.1%)
$75,004 + $136,081
$211,085
2013
$1,788 (+11.0%)
$75,004 + $136,081
$211,085
2012
$1,611 (+14.6%)
$59,000 + $104,000
$163,000
2011
$1,406 (+27.0%)
$29,000 + $117,000
$146,000
2010
$1,107 (−11.4%)
$45,000 + $80,000
$125,000
2009
$1,250 (−38.1%)
$8,500 + $91,500
$100,000
2008
$2,018
$25,000 + $85,000
$110,000
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,745
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
057450021000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-R
Rural Residential Zone
The purpose of the R-R Rural Residential Zone is to provide areas for rural residential development, hobby farming, and limited animal raising operations with less than a full range of urban services. It is intended that this zone typically serve as a transitional area between denser urban communities and agricultural uses, allowing one to three dwelling units per acre. This zone implements the Agriculture Residential AR and Very Low Density Residential VLDR land use designations in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office-Other
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Family Kitchen, In Kitchen
Granite Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower, Shower in Tub, Exhaust fan(s), Remodeled, Tile Counters
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 057450021000
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Garage, 220V In Kitchen
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Street Lighting
School Information
High School District: Merced Union
Location Information
Latitude: 37.32713800
Longitude: -120.53679700
Directions: From Hwy 99 going North towards Modesto, exit Franklin Rd and turn right on Lobo Ave. Then turn left on Ranchero Ln. House is on the left side.
Road Frontage Type: Access via County Road
Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
Zoning: A-R
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,745
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 057450021000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 59
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 59
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Roger
List Agent Last Name: Sanchez
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Realty Executives Of Merced
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sheila
Buyer Agent Last Name: Splitt
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 MM, Merced
Around this home
Schools
Joe Stefani Elementary School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Rudolph Rivera Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
3/10
Buhach Colony High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
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Climate risks
2/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Estimated sale price
$497,000 – $601,000
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