Prime 23-Acre Agricultural Opportunity - High Visibility Location Near Hwy 59 Positioned along a busy corridor just south of Merced on Highway 59, this versatile 23-acre parcel offers exceptional exposure and accessibility for a wide range of agricultural ventures. Zoned A-1, the property allows for a variety of agricultural uses, making it an ideal candidate for ag-related businesses, equipment yards, nurseries, or future specialty ag development. With road frontage on three sides, the property provides excellent access, visibility, and flexibility for multiple entry pointsperfect for both operational efficiency and customer access. The land is ready for your vision. While the property will require full development and county approvals, the layout and location create a rare opportunity to design and build exactly what suits your needs. Whether you're looking to establish a new ag business, expand existing operations, or secure a highly visible investment property, this parcel checks all the boxes. Surrounded by active farmland and located in a growing agricultural region, this property combines rural functionality with strong traffic exposureoffering both practicality and long-term upside.
Vacant landProperty Type
23 acresLot Size
$17,348Price/Acres
Listed by Chris Colston•DRE #01397247• Powerhouse Realty
North Merced, located between Yosemite Avenue and G Street, is a residential and university-adjacent Merced neighborhood with broad arterial boulevards and newer master-planned pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the UC Merced campus edge near Lake Road and Bellevue Road, where bike lanes, bus stops, and campus-facing storefronts set a steady weekday rhythm. UC Merced and the Merced Vernal Pools & Grassland Reserve act as cultural and landscape anchors, pairing contemporary academic architecture with open seasonal wetlands. Housing trends toward late-20th-century subdivisions and newer builds, with wide sidewalks and parks woven into the street grid. Retail and dining cluster along Yosemite Avenue, while the north-side open space keeps the horizon feeling expansive.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
No additional living unit
Exterior features
23-acre parcel
Lot described as 'Other'
Home design
Land (Agriculture)
Construction
Property type: Land
Utilities
No utilities connected
No sewer
No irrigation source
No water source
HOA & community
No association
Other
Allows horses: No
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 7044 Hwy 59 & Sandy Mush Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TENANTTURNER2 #2
May 20, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,875
May 8, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,875
RENT. #1
Jan 18, 2022
Price Changed
$1,675
Public Records
Feb 23, 1988
Sold
$68,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,221 (+5.7%)
$14,366 + $96,694
$111,060
2024
$1,155 (+1.4%)
$14,085 + $94,799
$108,884
2023
$1,139 (+1.5%)
$13,809 + $92,941
$106,750
2022
$1,123 (+0.2%)
$13,539 + $91,119
$104,658
2021
$1,120 (−0.6%)
$13,274 + $89,333
$102,607
2020
$1,128 (+1.5%)
$13,014 + $87,582
$100,596
2019
$1,111 (+9.7%)
$12,881 + $86,684
$99,565
2018
$1,012 (−3.6%)
$12,629 + $84,985
$97,614
2017
$1,051 (+1.6%)
$12,140 + $81,686
$93,826
2016
$1,034 (+1.6%)
$12,140 + $81,686
$93,826
2015
$1,018 (+2.2%)
$11,902 + $80,085
$91,987
2014
$996 (+2.8%)
$11,495 + $77,338
$88,833
2013
$969 (+1.5%)
$11,495 + $77,338
$88,833
2012
$955 (−15.5%)
$11,444 + $76,989
$88,433
2011
$1,130 (+28.4%)
$11,220 + $75,480
$86,700
2010
$880 (−17.2%)
$44,815 + $56,020
$100,835
2009
$1,063 (+3.0%)
$11,000 + $69,000
$80,000
2008
$1,031
$44,586 + $55,734
$100,320
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,420 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,416
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,416
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
007092007000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-1-6
Low Density Residential-6 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-1-6 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
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, 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 • 95340
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7044 Hwy 59 & Sandy Mush Rd
$375,528
$23K under list price of $399K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $338K to $440K.