Investors or first time buyer looking for project with lot's of potential. Home sits on large lot with spacious rear yard that has plenty of room for garden and pool. Home has some newer looking laminate flooring and 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. This is great opportunity with good price and plenty of potential here. Close to University and easy freeway access. This won't last so bring your buyers today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
9,540 sq ftLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sue Rademacher•DRE #01078099• GreatWest Realty
Bought with Nancy Covarrubias•DRE #01291156• Non-MLS Office
PROBATE SALE. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS. HOME NEEDS SOME TLC. HUGE YARD. Approx. Acreage: <1 Acre Other Rooms: Kitchen
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$867 (+5.4%)
$19,742 + $55,289
$75,031
2024
$822 (+1.3%)
$19,355 + $54,205
$73,560
2023
$812 (+1.5%)
$18,976 + $53,143
$72,119
2022
$800 (+0.2%)
$18,604 + $52,101
$70,705
2021
$798 (−0.5%)
$18,240 + $51,080
$69,320
2020
$803 (+1.5%)
$17,883 + $50,079
$67,962
2019
$791 (+9.3%)
$17,700 + $49,566
$67,266
2018
$724 (−3.4%)
$17,353 + $48,595
$65,948
2017
$749 (+1.5%)
$16,680 + $46,709
$63,389
2016
$738 (+1.5%)
$16,680 + $46,709
$63,389
2015
$727 (+2.1%)
$16,353 + $45,794
$62,147
2014
$712 (+15.2%)
$15,793 + $44,224
$60,017
2013
$618 (+1.6%)
$15,793 + $44,224
$60,017
2012
$608 (+0.4%)
$15,722 + $44,025
$59,747
2011
$606 (+2.7%)
$15,414 + $43,162
$58,576
2010
$590 (−39.2%)
$15,112 + $42,316
$57,428
2009
$970 (−45.9%)
$15,000 + $42,000
$57,000
2008
$1,793
$25,000 + $70,000
$95,000
Tax history for 2968 Maple Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$867 (+5.4%)
$19,742 + $55,289
$75,031
2024
$822 (+1.3%)
$19,355 + $54,205
$73,560
2023
$812 (+1.5%)
$18,976 + $53,143
$72,119
2022
$800 (+0.2%)
$18,604 + $52,101
$70,705
2021
$798 (−0.5%)
$18,240 + $51,080
$69,320
2020
$803 (+1.5%)
$17,883 + $50,079
$67,962
2019
$791 (+9.3%)
$17,700 + $49,566
$67,266
2018
$724 (−3.4%)
$17,353 + $48,595
$65,948
2017
$749 (+1.5%)
$16,680 + $46,709
$63,389
2016
$738 (+1.5%)
$16,680 + $46,709
$63,389
2015
$727 (+2.1%)
$16,353 + $45,794
$62,147
2014
$712 (+15.2%)
$15,793 + $44,224
$60,017
2013
$618 (+1.6%)
$15,793 + $44,224
$60,017
2012
$608 (+0.4%)
$15,722 + $44,025
$59,747
2011
$606 (+2.7%)
$15,414 + $43,162
$58,576
2010
$590 (−39.2%)
$15,112 + $42,316
$57,428
2009
$970 (−45.9%)
$15,000 + $42,000
$57,000
2008
$1,793
$25,000 + $70,000
$95,000
*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
9,581 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,250
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
057252054000
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range
Flooring: Laminate
Laundry Features: Cabinets, Inside Room
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Master Bathroom
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,992
Lot Information
Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 9,540
Lot Size Acres: 0.219
Lot Size Dimensions: OXO
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: In & Connected
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Merced
Elementary School District: Merced City
Middle Or Junior School District: Merced City
High School District: Merced Union High
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 3678
Postal Code: 95348
County Or Parish: Merced
CrossStreet: Dan Ward
Directions: Take Beachwood to Dan Ward turn left to Maple turn left or Take Franklin to Dan Ward turn right to Maple and turn right.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 2968
Unparsed Address: 2968 Maple Ave, Merced, CA 95348-3678
Street Address Filtered: 2968 Maple Ave
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,250
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,581 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 057252054000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Nancy R Covarrubias
Around this home
Schools
Joe Stefani Elementary School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Rudolph Rivera Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Buhach Colony High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 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 13.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$235,000 – $285,000
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