Discover the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern convenience at 245 High Street in Modesto! This delightful Craftsman home sits proudly on a picturesque tree-lined street, inviting you home with its classic character and welcoming curb appeal. Just moments from vibrant downtown restaurants and lively Graceada Park where you can enjoy summer concerts, community events, and music under the stars. This gem offers an unbeatable lifestyle. Inside and out, the home radiates warmth and personality, while the expansive lot delivers ample parking (including RV space & hook ups) plus fantastic ADU potential for additional income, guests, or multi generational living. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch or hosting friends in the spacious backyard, this property is ready to create lasting memories. Don't miss your chance to call it home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
9,801 sq ftLot Size
$259Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Isabelle Jackson•DRE #01918901• PMZ Real Estate
Central Modesto, located between Downtown Modesto and Graceada Park, is a historic and walkable Modesto neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 10th Street and J Street, where marquee lights, patios, and late-night foot traffic cluster near theaters, galleries, and independent eateries. The State Theatre anchors the arts calendar, while Gallo Center for the Arts and Mistlin Gallery add a polished cultural backbone. Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Revival homes sit behind mature canopies, with pocket gardens and front porches shaping the streetscape. Coffee counters, small bars, and local restaurants keep the pace social without feeling rushed. A grid of bikeable blocks links civic buildings, murals, and weekend events downtown.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Market insights
245 High St · $515,000
DAYS ON MARKET
29 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$515,000
Median sale price in this area is $473,447. (8% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Great room
Wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Upper level includes a loft
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Shower stall(s)
Kitchen
Breakfast area
Dining and living combo adjacent to kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside the home
Flooring
Other flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Corner lot
No private pool or spa
Composition roof
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Built in 1913
2 stories
Parking
Converted detached garage (garage faces front)
1 garage space
Construction
Composition roof
Detached construction
Utilities
Public water
Sewer: Other
220-volt electric service
Irrigation meter on site
HOA & community
No association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Stunning, turnkey early century craftsman in established central Modesto neighborhood. Pride of ownership is evident throughout this property. Recent renovations / upgrades to kitchen and bathrooms. 4 bedrooms plus additional area that could be used as a home office, babies room, exercise room give your family plenty of room. Wrap around front porch, as well as back yard patio is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Mature landscaping and two car garage with possible RV parking.
Public Records
Jul 3, 2012
Sold
$205,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1976
Sold
$35,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,549 (+4.7%)
$150,874 + $253,004
$403,878
2024
$4,343 (+1.5%)
$147,916 + $248,044
$395,960
2023
$4,278 (+2.5%)
$145,016 + $243,181
$388,197
2022
$4,172 (+6.4%)
$142,173 + $238,413
$380,586
2021
$3,923 (−1.9%)
$139,386 + $233,739
$373,125
2020
$3,999 (+2.4%)
$136,653 + $229,156
$365,809
2019
$3,905 (+5.1%)
$135,252 + $226,807
$362,059
2018
$3,716 (+57.5%)
$132,600 + $222,360
$354,960
2017
$2,360 (+2.0%)
$31,830 + $185,680
$217,510
2016
$2,314 (+1.4%)
$31,830 + $185,680
$217,510
2015
$2,283 (+1.6%)
$31,206 + $182,040
$213,246
2014
$2,248 (+0.4%)
$30,136 + $175,794
$205,930
2013
$2,240 (+102.1%)
$30,136 + $175,794
$205,930
2012
$1,108 (+3.2%)
$30,000 + $175,000
$205,000
2011
$1,074 (+0.9%)
$28,127 + $79,838
$107,965
2010
$1,064 (+1.0%)
$27,576 + $78,273
$105,849
2009
$1,053 (+3.8%)
$27,370 + $77,689
$105,059
2008
$1,015
$27,435 + $77,873
$105,308
2007
$1,015
$26,898 + $76,347
$103,245
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,812
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,812
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stanislaus County
APN
111008043000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R-2
Medium-Density Residential Zone
The R-2 (Medium-Density Residential) zoning district is intended to accommodate medium-density residential development, including accessory uses and structures.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Lodging & hospitality
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Mar 4, 2004 • Final
Res hvac
HVAC
Jul 13, 2001 • Final
Res pool
Pool and hot tub
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
6/10 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 • 95354
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 245 High St
$508,700
$6,300 under list price of $515K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $480K to $635K.