Step back in time to some original features of this super cute cottage style home situated in the heart of Merced. Enjoy the surrounding scenery of Applegate Park right out your front door. Very well maintained home in a desired area is up for sale now at an affordable price. Don't miss this adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with a spacious kitchen with so much storage. Indoor laundry and a separate formal dining room. This home has been perfectly updated but has not lost it's charm. Detached 1 car garage and large backyard. This is a must see even if you are not buying right now!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Danielle Ortega•DRE #01951944• BHGRE Everything Real Estate
Listed by Brandon Ruscoe•DRE #01825768• BHGRE Everything Real Estate
Bought with Karen Cook•DRE #01853166• Realty Executives Of Northern California
Step back in time to some original features of this super cute cottage style home situated in the heart of Merced. Enjoy the surrounding scenery of Applegate Park right out your front door. Very well maintained home in a desired area is up for sale now at an affordable price. Don't miss this adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with a spacious kitchen with so much storage. Indoor laundry and a separate formal dining room. This home has been perfectly updated but has not lost it's charm. Detached 1 car garage and large backyard. This is a must see even if you are not buying right now!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,701 (+5.8%)
$52,224 + $110,252
$162,476
2024
$1,608 (+1.5%)
$51,200 + $108,091
$159,291
2023
$1,584 (+1.5%)
$50,197 + $105,972
$156,169
2022
$1,561 (+0.3%)
$49,213 + $103,895
$153,108
2021
$1,556 (−0.6%)
$48,249 + $101,858
$150,107
2020
$1,566 (−3.4%)
$47,303 + $99,861
$147,164
2019
$1,620 (+9.7%)
$46,818 + $98,838
$145,656
2018
$1,477 (−5.2%)
$45,900 + $96,900
$142,800
2017
$1,558 (+15.8%)
$45,000 + $94,500
$139,500
2016
$1,346
$45,000 + $94,500
$139,500
2015
$1,345 (+37.9%)
$45,000 + $75,000
$120,000
2014
$975 (+63.9%)
$30,000 + $57,000
$87,000
2013
$595 (+14.1%)
$30,000 + $57,000
$87,000
2012
$521 (−29.8%)
$15,000 + $39,000
$54,000
2011
$742 (+34.3%)
$11,000 + $36,000
$47,000
2010
$553 (+5.7%)
$10,000 + $56,000
$66,000
2009
$523 (−49.6%)
$8,000 + $42,000
$50,000
2008
$1,038
$35,000 + $14,000
$49,000
Tax history for 738 W 26th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,701 (+5.8%)
$52,224 + $110,252
$162,476
2024
$1,608 (+1.5%)
$51,200 + $108,091
$159,291
2023
$1,584 (+1.5%)
$50,197 + $105,972
$156,169
2022
$1,561 (+0.3%)
$49,213 + $103,895
$153,108
2021
$1,556 (−0.6%)
$48,249 + $101,858
$150,107
2020
$1,566 (−3.4%)
$47,303 + $99,861
$147,164
2019
$1,620 (+9.7%)
$46,818 + $98,838
$145,656
2018
$1,477 (−5.2%)
$45,900 + $96,900
$142,800
2017
$1,558 (+15.8%)
$45,000 + $94,500
$139,500
2016
$1,346
$45,000 + $94,500
$139,500
2015
$1,345 (+37.9%)
$45,000 + $75,000
$120,000
2014
$975 (+63.9%)
$30,000 + $57,000
$87,000
2013
$595 (+14.1%)
$30,000 + $57,000
$87,000
2012
$521 (−29.8%)
$15,000 + $39,000
$54,000
2011
$742 (+34.3%)
$11,000 + $36,000
$47,000
2010
$553 (+5.7%)
$10,000 + $56,000
$66,000
2009
$523 (−49.6%)
$8,000 + $42,000
$50,000
2008
$1,038
$35,000 + $14,000
$49,000
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
820
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
030091003000
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Stackable, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathtub
Cooling Information
See Remarks
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Floor Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Lot-Level/Flat
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 030091003000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
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: 37.31154700
Longitude: -120.48222800
Directions: M ST to W 26th
Zoning: R-1-6
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 030091003000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 24
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 24
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Danielle
List Agent Last Name: Ortega
Co-List Agent First Name: Brandon
Co-List Agent Last Name: Ruscoe
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Merced Yosemite Realty
Co-List Office Name: Merced Yosemite Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Karen
Buyer Agent Last Name: Cook
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Realty Executives Of Merced
Around this home
Schools
John C. Fremont Charter School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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Historical weather
Merced, CA • 95340
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$240,000 – $290,000
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