Beautiful home with an ADU in a great established neighborhood within minutes to UC Merced, shopping and restaurants. Boasting an open floor plan and laminate floors throughout. Additional unit with separate entrance and backyard would be great as an in-law unit or for rental income potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Claudia Blackwood•DRE #01334700• Golden Equity Homes & Loans
Contact: 408-219-0806
Bought with Al Ortega•DRE #01023226• Intero Real Estate Services
Large 2bdrm 2ba on corner lot in N. Merced with 1bdrm 1ba in-law quarters in rear. Main house has family room, brick fireplace, ceramic tile in baths and kitchen, auto garage door opener, fruit and nut trees, auto sprinklers. In-law quarters is 1bdrm 1ba,
Public Records
May 2, 1995
Sold
$105,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,187 (+5.8%)
$90,202 + $286,526
$376,728
2024
$3,959 (+1.4%)
$90,202 + $286,526
$376,728
2023
$3,904 (+1.3%)
$88,434 + $280,908
$369,342
2022
$3,852 (+79.0%)
$86,700 + $275,400
$362,100
2021
$2,152 (−0.7%)
$85,000 + $270,000
$355,000
2020
$2,168 (+1.5%)
$44,411 + $149,889
$194,300
2019
$2,136 (+9.6%)
$43,956 + $148,353
$192,309
2018
$1,948 (−3.7%)
$43,095 + $145,445
$188,540
2017
$2,022 (+1.6%)
$41,422 + $139,799
$181,221
2016
$1,990 (+1.6%)
$41,422 + $139,799
$181,221
2015
$1,958 (+96.6%)
$40,610 + $137,058
$177,668
2014
$996 (+2.8%)
$11,495 + $77,338
$88,833
2013
$969 (+1.5%)
$11,495 + $77,338
$88,833
2012
$955 (−33.8%)
$11,444 + $76,989
$88,433
2011
$1,443 (−5.9%)
$11,220 + $75,480
$86,700
2010
$1,534 (−29.1%)
$15,000 + $114,000
$129,000
2009
$2,163 (−9.9%)
$11,000 + $129,000
$140,000
2008
$2,401
$35,000 + $170,000
$205,000
Tax history for 856 Modoc St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,187 (+5.8%)
$90,202 + $286,526
$376,728
2024
$3,959 (+1.4%)
$90,202 + $286,526
$376,728
2023
$3,904 (+1.3%)
$88,434 + $280,908
$369,342
2022
$3,852 (+79.0%)
$86,700 + $275,400
$362,100
2021
$2,152 (−0.7%)
$85,000 + $270,000
$355,000
2020
$2,168 (+1.5%)
$44,411 + $149,889
$194,300
2019
$2,136 (+9.6%)
$43,956 + $148,353
$192,309
2018
$1,948 (−3.7%)
$43,095 + $145,445
$188,540
2017
$2,022 (+1.6%)
$41,422 + $139,799
$181,221
2016
$1,990 (+1.6%)
$41,422 + $139,799
$181,221
2015
$1,958 (+96.6%)
$40,610 + $137,058
$177,668
2014
$996 (+2.8%)
$11,495 + $77,338
$88,833
2013
$969 (+1.5%)
$11,495 + $77,338
$88,833
2012
$955 (−33.8%)
$11,444 + $76,989
$88,433
2011
$1,443 (−5.9%)
$11,220 + $75,480
$86,700
2010
$1,534 (−29.1%)
$15,000 + $114,000
$129,000
2009
$2,163 (−9.9%)
$11,000 + $129,000
$140,000
2008
$2,401
$35,000 + $170,000
$205,000
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,783 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,888
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
006092008000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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.
Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Chemical Free Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Insulation (Unknown), Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Sealed Crawlspace, Solar Heating, Thermostat Controller, Walls Insulated
Sewer Septic: Community Sewer/Septic, Drainage (Public Storage), Sewer (Public), Sewer Available at Site, Sewer Connected, Sewer Connections (LESS than 500 feet away)
Utilities: Primary Meter, Natural Gas, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Irrigation Water Available, Public
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: In-law quarters
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Merced City Elementary
High School District: Merced Union High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,888
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,783 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Merced County
APN: 006092008000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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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Estimated sale price
$403,000 – $488,000
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