FORIST LANE! FORIST LANE! FORIST LANE! Seize the rare opportunity to own a stunning ranch-style home in one of Merced's most desirable areas. This expansive 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home spans 3,479 square feet and sits on a 1.07-acre lot, complete with a pool, kennel, storage shed, and RV parking. The kitchen is designed for culinary enthusiasts and features granite countertops, tile floors, stainless steel appliances, wooden beams, two-tone paint, and crown molding. Skylights and solar tubes flood the home with natural light. The property benefits from city water. The home boasts updated engineered wood floors throughout the main living areas. The extra-wide hallways lead to four spacious bedrooms. The primary bedroom suite, an addition to the original home, includes an en-suite bath and walk-in closet, with an attached office. Bedrooms 1 and 2 share a full bath, while bedroom 3 has a private full bath and a built-in desk for two. Storage is plentiful with deep closets featuring beautiful louvered doors. French doors in both the family room and master bedroom open to a backyard that resembles a park. Enjoy the pool, patio, and a side yard with ample storage space for your needs. The yard is adorned with a hobby orchard, raised planter beds, and many fruit trees scattered throughout, offering a gardener's paradise. With a whole house fan and fully paid-for solar panels enhancing energy efficiency, this home combines comfort, style, and sustainability. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary home on Forist Lane!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Teri Kleinen•DRE #01961434• BHGRE Everything Real Estate
Contact: 209-261-4509
Bought with Helen Esparza•DRE #01935315• Realty Executives Of Northern California
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,479
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
007221003000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone is to provide a full range of urban services and reserve appropriately located areas for single-family living with low population densities consistent with sound standards of public health, welfare, and safety. It is the intent of this zone to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life. This zone implements the Very Low Density Residential VLDR, and Low Density Residential LDR 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
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central, Whole House Fan
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: ground
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Private, Gunite
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 007221003000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking
School Information
High School District: Merced Union
Location Information
Directions: From East North Bear creek turn onto Forist Lane
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,479
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 007221003000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 209-261-4509
Days Active in MLS: 5
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 5
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Teri
List Agent Last Name: Kleinen
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: BHGRE Everything Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Genine Helen
Buyer Agent Last Name: Esparza
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Realty Executives Of Northern California
Around this home
Schools
Ada Givens Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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, 15 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
Merced, CA • 95340
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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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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$877,000 – $1.06M
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