THIS IS THE ONE!!! Have you been looking for a while? Have you not found the right one? Just 6.5 miles from U. C. a great location in north Merced this beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood has an open floor plan your sure to love with striking highlights such as granite counters in the spacious kitchen which is open to the large dining area, and great room – this spacious 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, complete with indoor laundry and spacious 2-car garage. Be sure to see this charming home it won’t last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
5,942 sq ftLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mallory Carter•DRE #01936806• Century 21 Select Real Estate
Listed by Dan Hultgren•DRE #01380955• Century 21 Select Real Estate
Bought with Sherry Smith-Nguyen•DRE #01898320• Dane Realty
Lovely open floor plan. Greatroom with dining area. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tile floors. Huge entry with lovely tile flooring. Indoor laundry. Split plan with master suite on one side of the home, two guest rooms and second bath on opposite site of home. Landscaping in front needs some TLC. Back yard is a blank slate. Entire interior freshly painted. Brand new carpets throughout. Some touch up paint will be done to exterior. Very nice home.
CRMLS #MC8120258
May 29, 2009
Sold
$145,000
$85/sq ft
Apr 5, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 19, 2008
Listed
$155,500
$91/sq ft
PLEASE COME VISIT THIS VERY NICE HOME IN NORTH MERCED. SELLER WILL RESPOND TO ALL OFFERS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,838 (+2.6%)
$53,266 + $261,591
$314,857
2025
$3,742 (+5.8%)
$53,266 + $261,591
$314,857
2024
$3,538 (+1.9%)
$52,222 + $256,462
$308,684
2023
$3,473 (+3.5%)
$51,199 + $251,434
$302,633
2022
$3,354 (−1.7%)
$50,196 + $246,504
$296,700
2021
$3,413 (−11.5%)
$49,212 + $241,671
$290,883
2020
$3,858 (+0.8%)
$48,248 + $236,933
$285,181
2019
$3,829 (+7.3%)
$47,754 + $234,504
$282,258
2018
$3,568 (+15.6%)
$46,818 + $229,906
$276,724
2017
$3,085 (−1.3%)
$26,404 + $186,954
$213,358
2016
$3,127 (+1.1%)
$26,404 + $186,954
$213,358
2015
$3,094 (+1.8%)
$25,887 + $183,289
$209,176
2014
$3,039 (+24.0%)
$25,000 + $177,000
$202,000
2013
$2,450 (+2.0%)
$25,000 + $177,000
$202,000
2012
$2,401 (−6.2%)
$20,000 + $130,000
$150,000
2011
$2,561 (+4.2%)
$11,000 + $137,000
$148,000
2010
$2,458 (−18.0%)
$17,058 + $131,521
$148,579
2009
$2,996 (−12.8%)
$34,918 + $109,740
$144,658
2008
$3,437
$35,000 + $155,000
$190,000
Tax history for 3597 Santa Maria Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,838 (+2.6%)
$53,266 + $261,591
$314,857
2025
$3,742 (+5.8%)
$53,266 + $261,591
$314,857
2024
$3,538 (+1.9%)
$52,222 + $256,462
$308,684
2023
$3,473 (+3.5%)
$51,199 + $251,434
$302,633
2022
$3,354 (−1.7%)
$50,196 + $246,504
$296,700
2021
$3,413 (−11.5%)
$49,212 + $241,671
$290,883
2020
$3,858 (+0.8%)
$48,248 + $236,933
$285,181
2019
$3,829 (+7.3%)
$47,754 + $234,504
$282,258
2018
$3,568 (+15.6%)
$46,818 + $229,906
$276,724
2017
$3,085 (−1.3%)
$26,404 + $186,954
$213,358
2016
$3,127 (+1.1%)
$26,404 + $186,954
$213,358
2015
$3,094 (+1.8%)
$25,887 + $183,289
$209,176
2014
$3,039 (+24.0%)
$25,000 + $177,000
$202,000
2013
$2,450 (+2.0%)
$25,000 + $177,000
$202,000
2012
$2,401 (−6.2%)
$20,000 + $130,000
$150,000
2011
$2,561 (+4.2%)
$11,000 + $137,000
$148,000
2010
$2,458 (−18.0%)
$17,058 + $131,521
$148,579
2009
$2,996 (−12.8%)
$34,918 + $109,740
$144,658
2008
$3,437
$35,000 + $155,000
$190,000
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,939 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,705
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
058464002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
R-1-5
Low Density Residential-5 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-1-5 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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Lawn
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 058464002000
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Laundry
Sewer: Sewer Paid
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Merced City
Location Information
Latitude: 37.33124200
Longitude: -120.50025900
Directions: Left on Yosemite from R., Left on San Augustine Ave., Left on Esplanade Dr.,
Zoning: R-1-5
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,705
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,939 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 058464002000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 8
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 8
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Mallory
List Agent Last Name: Hultgren
Co-List Agent First Name: Dan
Co-List Agent Last Name: Hultgren
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: CB Gonella Realty, Merced
Co-List Office Name: CB Gonella Realty, Merced
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sherry
Buyer Agent Last Name: Smith-Nguyen
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Dane Realty
Around this home
Schools
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Rudolph Rivera Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
9/10 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
$406,000 – $492,000
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