Opportunity awaits at 1542 Rouse Ave in Modesto! This fixer-upper offers plenty of potential for an investor, contractor, or buyer looking to renovate and make the property their own. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,599 sq ftLot Size
$268Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by David Myrtakis•DRE #02239843• Matel REALTORS
Listed by Melissa Kelly•DRE #01457277• Matel REALTORS
Bought with Erica Gonzalez•DRE #02205530• Lifestyle Realty
Est. $1,591 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1542 Rouse Ave
Sale History
Tax History
This is a new listing, so no sales records exist yet. As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,316 (+4.7%)
$40,178 + $74,639
$114,817
2024
$1,257 (+1.5%)
$39,391 + $73,176
$112,567
2023
$1,239 (+2.5%)
$38,619 + $71,742
$110,361
2022
$1,209 (+6.3%)
$37,862 + $70,336
$108,198
2021
$1,137 (+5.2%)
$37,120 + $68,957
$106,077
2020
$1,081 (+2.5%)
$36,393 + $67,605
$103,998
2019
$1,054 (+5.2%)
$36,020 + $66,912
$102,932
2018
$1,002 (+2.6%)
$35,314 + $65,600
$100,914
2017
$977 (+2.1%)
$33,944 + $63,053
$96,997
2016
$956 (+1.5%)
$33,944 + $63,053
$96,997
2015
$942 (+22.5%)
$33,279 + $61,817
$95,096
2014
$769 (+45.1%)
$20,000 + $57,500
$77,500
2013
$530 (+6.1%)
$20,000 + $57,500
$77,500
2012
$499 (+10.8%)
$20,000 + $35,500
$55,500
2011
$451 (−12.5%)
$20,000 + $32,500
$52,500
2010
$515 (+8.1%)
$20,000 + $28,500
$48,500
2009
$477 (−42.6%)
$20,000 + $34,500
$54,500
2008
$830
$20,000 + $31,500
$51,500
2007
$830
$29,995 + $55,715
$85,710
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
970
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stanislaus County
APN
037046052000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R-1
Low-Density Residential Zone
The R-1 (Low-Density Residential) zoning district is intended to accommodate lower-density residential development, including accessory structures and uses;
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Lodging & hospitality
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Mar 16, 2015 • Final
Res reroof
Roofing
Jun 25, 2014 • Final
Res electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Floor Furnace
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Other
Laundry Features: Inside Room
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Living Room Features: Great Room
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Garage, Kitchen, Street Entrance
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
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: 1,948
Lot Information
Lot Features: Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,599
Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Public Sewer
Irrigation Source: Other
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Stanislaus
Elementary School District: Modesto City
Middle Or Junior School District: Modesto City
High School District: Modesto City
Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 3049
Postal Code: 95351
County Or Parish: Stanislaus
CrossStreet: Hudson Ln
Directions: Heading west on Paradise Rd, turn left on Sutter Ave, then right on Rouse Rd. Property will be on the left.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 1542
Unparsed Address: 1542 Rouse Ave, Modesto, CA 95351-3049
Street Address Filtered: 1542 Rouse Ave
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 970
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Stanislaus County
APN: 037046052000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Erica Gonzalez
Around this home
Schools
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Mark Twain Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Modesto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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Climate risks
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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 38 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Modesto, CA • 95351
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Modesto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$266,000 – $321,000
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