28% of homes accept an offer within 2 weeks. Tour it before it's gone!
Tomorrow:
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully renovated home, thoughtfully updated while maintaining its warm and inviting charm. Situated on a generously sized lot with plenty of yard space, this home offers a comfortable layout with spacious bedrooms and abundant hallway cabinetry for additional storage. Recent improvements include a new roof, new HVAC system, fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, and a beautifully renovated kitchen. The detached two-car garage is conveniently accessible from the alley providing additional parking. The lot offers plenty of room for potential RV access. Ideally located near downtown with quick freeway access, this move-in-ready home combines modern updates, generous indoor and outdoor space, and a convenient central location. Don't miss out on this great find!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
6,752 sq ftLot Size
$301Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelsey Wosick•DRE #02425775• HomeSmart PV & Associates
Riverside Heights, located between the Tuolumne River and downtown Modesto, is a residential and river-adjacent Modesto neighborhood with mature shade trees and a relaxed, outdoorsy feel. The character concentrates along Scenic Drive near the Tuolumne River Regional Park, where cyclists, walkers, and dog-leash strolls set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and classic California bungalows line quiet blocks, with backyards oriented toward evening breezes. River trails and open lawns shape a routine built around movement and fresh air. Nearby cultural anchors like the Gallo Center for the Arts, the State Theatre, and Mistlin Gallery add a polished arts layer to the landscape.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
225 Merced Ave · $395,000
$402K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $402K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Butcher block counters
Formal dining area
Living room with additional features (unspecified)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with tub/shower over
Kitchen
Butcher block counters
Laundry & utility
Indoor laundry room with hookups (220V in laundry)
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Front automatic sprinklers
No private pool or spa
Home design
Single-family detached residence
One story
Built in 1939
Parking
Detached garage facing the side
2 garage spaces
Construction
Shingle/composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public irrigation district
220 volts available in laundry
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
Aug 19, 2026 • Active
Res hvac
HVAC
Aug 19, 2026 • Active
Res reroof
Roofing
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.
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Modesto, CA • 95351
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
59
40
64
45
72
49
75
50
83
56
91
60
93
62
94
65
88
64
80
57
64
48
55
44
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Modesto. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 225 Merced Ave
$392,267
$2,733 under list price of $395K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $255K to $425K.