Charming and move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 1165 square feet of comfortable living space. This property features new carpet, new laminate flooring in the kitchen, a newer hot water heater, and a brand-new stove/oven. The spacious backyard offers plenty of room to create your dream outdoor space --even enough space for a pool. Enjoy the added privacy of no rear neighbors with a peacful orchard located diretly behind the property. A fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors looking for a great home in Merced.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
7,240 sq ftLot Size
$279Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stacy Tennesen•DRE #02064027• Century 21 Select Real Estate
Contact: 559-676-3200
Bought with Angela Santamaria Saravia•DRE #02144594• London Properties Ltd, Chowchi
Est. $2,015 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2915 Balsam
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 24, 2026
Sold
$325,000
$279/sq ft
CRMLS #MC26050984
Apr 24, 2026
Sold
$324,900
$279/sq ft
Apr 4, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 27, 2026
Price Changed
$340,000
$292/sq ft
Mar 26, 2026
Price Changed
$345,000
$296/sq ft
Mar 9, 2026
Listed
$350,000
$300/sq ft
CRMLS #MC25163643
Jul 21, 2025
Listed
$349,900
$300/sq ft
Public Records
May 9, 1989
Sold
$71,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,879 (+2.4%)
$48,687 + $113,620
$162,307
2025
$1,834 (+5.5%)
$48,687 + $113,620
$162,307
2024
$1,738 (+1.4%)
$47,733 + $111,393
$159,126
2023
$1,714 (+1.4%)
$46,798 + $109,209
$156,007
2022
$1,692 (+0.2%)
$45,881 + $107,068
$152,949
2021
$1,688 (−0.7%)
$44,982 + $104,969
$149,951
2020
$1,700 (+1.4%)
$44,100 + $102,911
$147,011
2019
$1,675 (+9.3%)
$43,648 + $101,856
$145,504
2018
$1,533 (−3.5%)
$42,793 + $99,859
$142,652
2017
$1,589 (+1.6%)
$41,132 + $95,982
$137,114
2016
$1,564 (+1.6%)
$41,132 + $95,982
$137,114
2015
$1,540 (+10.1%)
$40,326 + $94,100
$134,426
2014
$1,399 (+19.2%)
$30,000 + $90,000
$120,000
2013
$1,173 (+49.3%)
$30,000 + $90,000
$120,000
2012
$786 (−24.7%)
$15,000 + $87,000
$102,000
2011
$1,044 (+18.3%)
$15,000 + $51,000
$66,000
2010
$882 (−12.7%)
$11,000 + $77,000
$88,000
2009
$1,011 (−23.7%)
$10,000 + $65,000
$75,000
2008
$1,326
$20,000 + $70,000
$90,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,240 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,165
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
005281024000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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
In Garage
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
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: front
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
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
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 005281024000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Merced Union
Location Information
Latitude: 37.33038500
Longitude: -120.54520300
Directions: From the hwy 99 N, take the Franklin Road Exit, to to the right on Frankin, take a left on Poplar Drive, home is ahead.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,165
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,240 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 005281024000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 559-676-3200
Days Active in MLS: 25
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 25
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Stacy
List Agent Last Name: Tennesen
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Century 21 Select Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Angela
Buyer Agent Last Name: Santamaria Saravia
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: London Properties Ltd, Chowchi
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Rudolph Rivera Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
Buhach Colony High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Historical weather
Merced, CA • 95348
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Merced. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$349,000 – $422,000
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