You will be ready for summer with this updated 4 bedroom 2 bath with a built in pool located near Merced College & UC Merced? Charming home in well established North Merced neighborhood. Spacious layout with living room and cozy family room has a large gas insert fireplace surrounded by a charming brick hearth. Kitchen features granite counters with backsplash, garden window, electric stove, stainless steel appliances-lovely hood vent, dishwasher and oven! Let's not forget to mention the laminate flooring throughout, updated windows The home is great for entertaining as the home has 2 slider doors to the backyard that features a large covered patio, cement patio, built in pool with slide & diving board and a built in gas fire pit! This is a beautiful home and won't last long
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
8,760 sq ftLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Kinsley•DRE #01306231• BHHS Drysdale Properties, LB
Bought with Judith Reyna-Sandoval•DRE #02106670• Diamante Real Estate
Looking for HOME? A place to raise a family and gather friends close? This charming home in a well established North Merced neighborhood is just the place! The beautifully landscaped and remodeled home sits on a quiet cul de sac. Looking out the kitchen window at this time of year will give you a view of a large tree brilliantly colored with reds and golds. In the last ten years the exterior has been painted, the roof, windows, AC, and hot water heater have all been replaced. This home is move-in ready! The home contains new indoor paint, and flooring. The spacious layout offers two living areas, one off of the entry, and a family room connected to the remodeled kitchen. The family room has a large gas insert fireplace surrounded by a classic brick hearth. Enjoy a warm fire with views of the neighborhood out the large Milgard window in the front or out through the 8 foot slider into the pool in the backyard. This backyard is the perfect place to entertain! The large covered patio can be enjoyed in the heat of the summer or during a winter rainstorm. The backyard is exceptionally designed: you can enjoy the well landscaped flower beds, green grass, and beautiful pool area of this home. This place even contains a built-in gas fire pit! The pool was replastered in 2007 and has a new energy efficient pool pump as of 2019. This home has great storage capacity with four good sized bedrooms along with three additional hallway closets. The full hall bathroom has been completely remodeled. The master has a walk in closet, and a remodeled master bathroom which also contains a door out onto the back patio area. Put an offer in quick as this beautiful home won’t be on the market long!
Public Records
Jul 3, 2001
Sold
$170,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,064 (+5.8%)
$120,000 + $326,500
$446,500
2024
$4,787 (+10.2%)
$109,242 + $353,736
$462,978
2023
$4,343 (+74.1%)
$107,100 + $346,800
$453,900
2022
$2,495 (+0.3%)
$105,000 + $298,000
$403,000
2021
$2,488 (−0.7%)
$48,712 + $187,784
$236,496
2020
$2,506 (+1.5%)
$47,757 + $184,102
$231,859
2019
$2,468 (+9.7%)
$47,268 + $182,215
$229,483
2018
$2,250 (−3.6%)
$46,342 + $178,643
$224,985
2017
$2,333 (+1.7%)
$44,544 + $171,707
$216,251
2016
$2,295 (+1.7%)
$44,544 + $171,707
$216,251
2015
$2,257 (+2.3%)
$43,671 + $168,341
$212,012
2014
$2,207 (+20.4%)
$42,174 + $162,565
$204,739
2013
$1,833 (+5.1%)
$42,174 + $162,565
$204,739
2012
$1,744 (+26.7%)
$20,000 + $155,000
$175,000
2011
$1,377 (+2.1%)
$11,000 + $155,000
$166,000
2010
$1,348 (−16.0%)
$11,000 + $119,000
$130,000
2009
$1,606 (−16.5%)
$11,000 + $119,000
$130,000
2008
$1,924
$35,000 + $124,000
$159,000
Tax history for 653 Berkeley Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,064 (+5.8%)
$120,000 + $326,500
$446,500
2024
$4,787 (+10.2%)
$109,242 + $353,736
$462,978
2023
$4,343 (+74.1%)
$107,100 + $346,800
$453,900
2022
$2,495 (+0.3%)
$105,000 + $298,000
$403,000
2021
$2,488 (−0.7%)
$48,712 + $187,784
$236,496
2020
$2,506 (+1.5%)
$47,757 + $184,102
$231,859
2019
$2,468 (+9.7%)
$47,268 + $182,215
$229,483
2018
$2,250 (−3.6%)
$46,342 + $178,643
$224,985
2017
$2,333 (+1.7%)
$44,544 + $171,707
$216,251
2016
$2,295 (+1.7%)
$44,544 + $171,707
$216,251
2015
$2,257 (+2.3%)
$43,671 + $168,341
$212,012
2014
$2,207 (+20.4%)
$42,174 + $162,565
$204,739
2013
$1,833 (+5.1%)
$42,174 + $162,565
$204,739
2012
$1,744 (+26.7%)
$20,000 + $155,000
$175,000
2011
$1,377 (+2.1%)
$11,000 + $155,000
$166,000
2010
$1,348 (−16.0%)
$11,000 + $119,000
$130,000
2009
$1,606 (−16.5%)
$11,000 + $119,000
$130,000
2008
$1,924
$35,000 + $124,000
$159,000
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,760 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,791
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
230192006000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook
Granite Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Double Sinks In Master Bath, Granite Counters
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: front door
Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Security Features: 24 Hour Security
Window Features: Garden Window
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, Fenced, Gunite
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 230192006000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Merced City
Location Information
Latitude: 37.33785100
Longitude: -120.47902100
Directions: Notra Dame to Berkeley
Zoning: R-1-6
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,791
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,760 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 230192006000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 7
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 7
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Christine
List Agent Last Name: Kinsley
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: BHHS Drysdale Properties, LB
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Judith
Buyer Agent Last Name: Reyna-Sandoval
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Diamante Real Estate
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Schools
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
El Capitan High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 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 13.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$434,000 – $525,000
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