This home is a gem in a darling neighborhood! Looking for an Investment Rental close to UC Merced??? Pride of Ownership! This beautiful home with updates and is well maintained. It features a wonderful built in Swimming Pool and multiple patios for entertaining. Located on a tree-lined street near Bear Creek. Nice quiet, established neighborhood. Zoned R1-6 Four bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, formal living room, den and remodeled kitchen. New appliances, updated tile countertops and new wood look tile floors in the kitchen, fully remodeled front bathroom. Newer carpeting and newer interior paint. Exterior of home was painted six months ago. Newer windows (except for one), roof is approximately 8 years old. Front sewer lines have been replaced. Energy conservation Solar System by Sun Run is leased and buyers shall assume the lease through escrow. Heater and AC units were replaced in 2008. Large outdoor covered patio, beautiful fenced pool with a new pump/filter system. Yard has multiple patios and an additional bonus area to build an entertainment space, workshop, grassy area or garden. Partial fencing is new. This home is lovely and a must see! Call to schedule your showing today! Escrow is Pre-opened with Dixie at First American Title in Merced.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie Jaurique•DRE #01929251• BHGRE Everything Real Estate
Bought with Alifonso Mendoza•DRE #01760709• CB Gonella Realty, Atwater
This home is a gem in a darling neighborhood! Looking for an Investment Rental close to UC Merced??? Pride of Ownership! This beautiful home with updates and is well maintained. It features a wonderful built in Swimming Pool and multiple patios for entertaining. Located on a tree-lined street near Bear Creek. Nice quiet, established neighborhood. Zoned R1-6 Four bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, formal living room, den and remodeled kitchen. New appliances, updated tile countertops and new wood look tile floors in the kitchen, fully remodeled front bathroom. Newer carpeting and newer interior paint. Exterior of home was painted six months ago. Newer windows (except for one), roof is approximately 8 years old. Front sewer lines have been replaced. Energy conservation Solar System by Sun Run is leased and buyers shall assume the lease through escrow. Heater and AC units were replaced in 2008. Large outdoor covered patio, beautiful fenced pool with a new pump/filter system. Yard has multiple patios and an additional bonus area to build an entertainment space, workshop, grassy area or garden. Partial fencing is new. This home is lovely and a must see! Call to schedule your showing today! Escrow is Pre-opened with Dixie at First American Title in Merced.
Public Records
Jul 9, 1997
Sold
$117,500
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1989
Sold
$95,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,560 (+5.8%)
$73,955 + $252,594
$326,549
2024
$3,366 (+1.4%)
$72,505 + $247,642
$320,147
2023
$3,320 (+1.3%)
$71,084 + $242,787
$313,871
2022
$3,276 (+0.2%)
$69,691 + $238,027
$307,718
2021
$3,269 (−0.8%)
$68,325 + $233,360
$301,685
2020
$3,294 (+73.2%)
$66,986 + $228,785
$295,771
2019
$1,901 (+9.7%)
$66,300 + $226,440
$292,740
2018
$1,734 (−3.7%)
$50,090 + $117,649
$167,739
2017
$1,800 (+1.6%)
$48,146 + $113,082
$161,228
2016
$1,771 (+1.6%)
$48,146 + $113,082
$161,228
2015
$1,743 (+2.2%)
$47,202 + $110,865
$158,067
2014
$1,706 (+2.8%)
$45,583 + $107,061
$152,644
2013
$1,659 (+8.7%)
$45,583 + $107,061
$152,644
2012
$1,526 (−6.6%)
$45,377 + $106,578
$151,955
2011
$1,633 (+56.5%)
$11,000 + $128,000
$139,000
2010
$1,043 (−24.1%)
$43,616 + $102,441
$146,057
2009
$1,375 (−7.8%)
$11,000 + $84,000
$95,000
2008
$1,490
$25,000 + $105,000
$130,000
Tax history for 2856 Wainwright Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,560 (+5.8%)
$73,955 + $252,594
$326,549
2024
$3,366 (+1.4%)
$72,505 + $247,642
$320,147
2023
$3,320 (+1.3%)
$71,084 + $242,787
$313,871
2022
$3,276 (+0.2%)
$69,691 + $238,027
$307,718
2021
$3,269 (−0.8%)
$68,325 + $233,360
$301,685
2020
$3,294 (+73.2%)
$66,986 + $228,785
$295,771
2019
$1,901 (+9.7%)
$66,300 + $226,440
$292,740
2018
$1,734 (−3.7%)
$50,090 + $117,649
$167,739
2017
$1,800 (+1.6%)
$48,146 + $113,082
$161,228
2016
$1,771 (+1.6%)
$48,146 + $113,082
$161,228
2015
$1,743 (+2.2%)
$47,202 + $110,865
$158,067
2014
$1,706 (+2.8%)
$45,583 + $107,061
$152,644
2013
$1,659 (+8.7%)
$45,583 + $107,061
$152,644
2012
$1,526 (−6.6%)
$45,377 + $106,578
$151,955
2011
$1,633 (+56.5%)
$11,000 + $128,000
$139,000
2010
$1,043 (−24.1%)
$43,616 + $102,441
$146,057
2009
$1,375 (−7.8%)
$11,000 + $84,000
$95,000
2008
$1,490
$25,000 + $105,000
$130,000
*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
8,859 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,736
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
007192041000
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: 2
Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Stove, Microwave
Has Appliances
In Kitchen
Remodeled Kitchen, Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Remodeled, Upgraded
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Den, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Tile Counters
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, See Remarks
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, Gunite
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Lot Shape-Irregular, Sprinklers In Front
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 007192041000
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Gutters, Storm Drains, Street Lighting
School Information
Elementary School: Merced City
Middle Or Junior School: Merced City
High School District: Merced Union
Elementary School 2: MERCIT
Middle Or Junior School 2: MERCIT
Location Information
Latitude: 37.31077000
Longitude: -120.46390000
Directions: From G St. turn left onto Bear Creek, Left onto Wainwright and house will be on the Right
Zoning: R-1-6
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,736
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,859 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 007192041000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 262
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 262
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Stephanie
List Agent Last Name: Jaurique
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Merced Yosemite Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Alifonso
Buyer Agent Last Name: Mendoza
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: CB Gonella Realty, Atwater
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Schools
Luther Burbank Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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
10/10 Air Factor
34 unhealthy days expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
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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
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Estimated sale price
$410,000 – $496,000
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