Well maintained single story 3 bedroom/2 bath 1,639 sf home built in 1961 on a large .19 acre lot in established south Merced neighborhood with easy access to Hwy 99. Comp roof is approximately 9 years old and HVAC was replaced 3 years ago. Will not last long - call today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Matthew Theis•DRE #01978512• Theis Realty Group Inc.
Listed by Marcus Theis•DRE #01404681• Theis Realty Group Inc.
Bought with Mario Espinoza•DRE #01721422• HomeSmart PV & Associates
This home features 3 spacious bedrooms all with ceiling fans, 2 baths, a living room with a fireplace, a family room and a large backyard. There is a covered patio and the yard is fully landscaped. Roof was redone a few years ago. Conveniently located near restaurants, downtown Merced and close to the 99. Make this home your own today.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,676 (+1.4%)
$82,804 + $248,416
$331,220
2025
$3,627 (+5.0%)
$82,804 + $248,416
$331,220
2024
$3,454 (+2.5%)
$81,181 + $243,546
$324,727
2023
$3,371 (+0.5%)
$79,590 + $238,771
$318,361
2022
$3,354 (+87.4%)
$78,030 + $234,090
$312,120
2021
$1,790 (+1.1%)
$76,500 + $229,500
$306,000
2020
$1,770 (+1.9%)
$44,411 + $114,360
$158,771
2019
$1,737 (+3.1%)
$43,956 + $113,188
$157,144
2018
$1,684 (+1.6%)
$43,095 + $110,969
$154,064
2017
$1,657 (−0.8%)
$41,422 + $106,661
$148,083
2016
$1,670 (+114.1%)
$41,422 + $106,661
$148,083
2015
$780 (+42.1%)
$40,610 + $104,570
$145,180
2014
$549 (+1.1%)
$10,007 + $44,764
$54,771
2013
$543 (+1.0%)
$10,007 + $44,764
$54,771
2012
$538 (+1.9%)
$9,962 + $44,562
$54,524
2011
$528 (−0.2%)
$9,767 + $43,689
$53,456
2010
$529 (+3.3%)
$9,576 + $42,833
$52,409
2009
$512 (+5.0%)
$9,505 + $42,513
$52,018
2008
$488
$9,527 + $42,613
$52,140
Tax history for 897 Carol Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,676 (+1.4%)
$82,804 + $248,416
$331,220
2025
$3,627 (+5.0%)
$82,804 + $248,416
$331,220
2024
$3,454 (+2.5%)
$81,181 + $243,546
$324,727
2023
$3,371 (+0.5%)
$79,590 + $238,771
$318,361
2022
$3,354 (+87.4%)
$78,030 + $234,090
$312,120
2021
$1,790 (+1.1%)
$76,500 + $229,500
$306,000
2020
$1,770 (+1.9%)
$44,411 + $114,360
$158,771
2019
$1,737 (+3.1%)
$43,956 + $113,188
$157,144
2018
$1,684 (+1.6%)
$43,095 + $110,969
$154,064
2017
$1,657 (−0.8%)
$41,422 + $106,661
$148,083
2016
$1,670 (+114.1%)
$41,422 + $106,661
$148,083
2015
$780 (+42.1%)
$40,610 + $104,570
$145,180
2014
$549 (+1.1%)
$10,007 + $44,764
$54,771
2013
$543 (+1.0%)
$10,007 + $44,764
$54,771
2012
$538 (+1.9%)
$9,962 + $44,562
$54,524
2011
$528 (−0.2%)
$9,767 + $43,689
$53,456
2010
$529 (+3.3%)
$9,576 + $42,833
$52,409
2009
$512 (+5.0%)
$9,505 + $42,513
$52,018
2008
$488
$9,527 + $42,613
$52,140
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,070 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,639
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
035150006000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
Other Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Dishwasher
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
Laundry Features: In Garage
Window Features: Dual Pane Full
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Den
Living Room Features: Other
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counter
Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Year Built: 1,961
Lot Information
Lot Features: Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 8,276
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: See Remarks
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Sewer in Street, Septic System
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Merced
Elementary School District: Weaver Union
Middle Or Junior School District: Weaver Union
High School District: Merced Union High
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 5319
Postal Code: 95341
County Or Parish: Merced
CrossStreet: Motel Dr
Directions: From HWY 99, exit E. Childs Rd to the west, north on Carol Ave.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 897
Unparsed Address: 897 Carol Ave, Merced, CA 95341-5319
Street Address Filtered: 897 Carol Ave
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,639
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,070 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 035150006000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Mario Espinoza
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pioneer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Weaver Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Golden Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
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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, 17 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
$356,000 – $430,000
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