Welcome to this delightful home in the heart of Merced. With its timeless charm and convenient location, this property offers a wonderful opportunity for homeownership under $300,000. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car garage, and a HUGE lot, this home provides ample space for comfortable living, with fireplace and a large enclosed patio, not included in square foot. Situated on more than a 1/4 acre lot, this property boasts an expansive yard with mature landscaping, a citrus tree and lucky bamboo. The fenced yard provides a safe space for children and pets to play freely, and plenty of room to put in a garden, playground, pool, or whatever else you desire. 2 separate enclosed storage sheds for yard tools or hobbies. Located in the desirable region of Merced, this home offers easy access to various amenities and services. With close proximity to JC and UC Merced, shopping, dining, and entertainment options, you'll have everything you need within reach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$259Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Monica Franks•DRE #01269788• Homesmart PV & Assoc., Merced
Bought with Debbie Engel•DRE #01775282• Keller Williams Property Team
Move in ready! With your love and a little TLC this house is a dream! This 3 bedroom home sits on an enormous 12,000+ sq.ft. lot just minutes away from the beautiful trails of Bear Creek. With its spacious bedrooms and upgraded flooring in the living room and kitchen, this home will sell quick! Burbank Park, the Merced Mall, and Mercy Medical Center are all right up the road with the University of California Merced and gorgeous Yosemite Lake just beyond.
Public Records
Oct 29, 1999
Sold
$76,500
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,235 (+5.8%)
$109,242 + $187,272
$296,514
2024
$3,059 (+31.9%)
$107,100 + $183,600
$290,700
2023
$2,319 (+1.4%)
$105,000 + $180,000
$285,000
2022
$2,287 (+0.2%)
$69,691 + $144,746
$214,437
2021
$2,282 (−0.7%)
$68,325 + $141,908
$210,233
2020
$2,299 (+70.8%)
$66,986 + $139,126
$206,112
2019
$1,346 (+9.7%)
$66,300 + $137,700
$204,000
2018
$1,227 (−3.6%)
$37,706 + $80,802
$118,508
2017
$1,274 (+1.6%)
$36,243 + $77,665
$113,908
2016
$1,254 (+1.6%)
$36,243 + $77,665
$113,908
2015
$1,234 (+21.3%)
$35,533 + $76,143
$111,676
2014
$1,017 (+38.2%)
$31,341 + $66,447
$97,788
2013
$736 (+9.2%)
$31,341 + $66,447
$97,788
2012
$674 (+8.7%)
$20,000 + $54,000
$74,000
2011
$620 (−22.8%)
$11,000 + $57,000
$68,000
2010
$804 (+9.6%)
$17,000 + $45,000
$62,000
2009
$733 (−17.1%)
$11,000 + $69,000
$80,000
2008
$885
$25,000 + $51,000
$76,000
Tax history for 966 Hansen Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,235 (+5.8%)
$109,242 + $187,272
$296,514
2024
$3,059 (+31.9%)
$107,100 + $183,600
$290,700
2023
$2,319 (+1.4%)
$105,000 + $180,000
$285,000
2022
$2,287 (+0.2%)
$69,691 + $144,746
$214,437
2021
$2,282 (−0.7%)
$68,325 + $141,908
$210,233
2020
$2,299 (+70.8%)
$66,986 + $139,126
$206,112
2019
$1,346 (+9.7%)
$66,300 + $137,700
$204,000
2018
$1,227 (−3.6%)
$37,706 + $80,802
$118,508
2017
$1,274 (+1.6%)
$36,243 + $77,665
$113,908
2016
$1,254 (+1.6%)
$36,243 + $77,665
$113,908
2015
$1,234 (+21.3%)
$35,533 + $76,143
$111,676
2014
$1,017 (+38.2%)
$31,341 + $66,447
$97,788
2013
$736 (+9.2%)
$31,341 + $66,447
$97,788
2012
$674 (+8.7%)
$20,000 + $54,000
$74,000
2011
$620 (−22.8%)
$11,000 + $57,000
$68,000
2010
$804 (+9.6%)
$17,000 + $45,000
$62,000
2009
$733 (−17.1%)
$11,000 + $69,000
$80,000
2008
$885
$25,000 + $51,000
$76,000
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,274
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
007114003000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone is to provide a full range of urban services and reserve appropriately located areas for single-family living with low population densities consistent with sound standards of public health, welfare, and safety. It is the intent of this zone to protect the residential characteristics of an area and to promote a suitable environment for family life. This zone implements the Very Low Density Residential VLDR, and Low Density Residential LDR land use designations in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office-Other
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: ground
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Green Property Infomration
Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 007114003000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
School Information
High School District: Merced Union
Location Information
Latitude: 37.31421900
Longitude: -120.45963100
Directions: From G Street to East Alexander, right on Oleander, left on Hansen.
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,274
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 007114003000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 3
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 3
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Monica
List Agent Last Name: Franks
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Homesmart PV & Assoc., Merced
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Debbie
Buyer Agent Last Name: Engel
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Property Team
Around this home
Schools
Luther Burbank Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Merced High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 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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Historical weather
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$311,000 – $377,000
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