Welcome to your private ranch retreat at 5697 Franklin Rd in Merced. Set on just around an acre, this property offers the space, privacy, and country feel buyers are looking for while still being just a short drive from town. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, and approximately 1,874 sq. ft. of living space, giving you a spacious layout with plenty of potential to make it your own! Outside, the property truly shines with open land, mature trees, a large concrete driveway, and room for parking, animals, equipment, gardening, storage, or future improvements. In addition, the property has another LARGE unit that can be used for a storage, your future shop, room - this extra unit gives you flexibility for a variety of uses! Whether you are looking for a peaceful primary residence, a private ranch-style escape, or a property with room to grow, this one offers endless opportunity. Enjoy the quiet setting, extra space, and privacy of ranch living all while staying close to Merced amenities.
The purpose of the General Agricultural Zone A-1 is to provide for areas for intensive farming operations dependent on higher quality soils, water availability, relatively flat topography, and agricultural commercial and; or industrial uses dependent on proximity to urban areas or location in sparsely populated low traffic areas. Parcels smaller than 40 acres down to a minimum of 871,200 sq ft may be approved where consistent with surrounding parcel sizes. This zone implements the Agriculture A, Agriculture Residential AR, and Urban Reserve UR land use designations in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Ranch
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Office-Other
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
35 unhealthy days expected this year, 36 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Merced, CA • 95348
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5697 N Franklin
$565,816
$9,184 under list price of $575K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $422K to $550K.