Off Market Apr 2020 for $224K

$308,468

•

1,596

sq ft

261 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 95358

About this home

Little bit of Country in this affordable Cowan Tract 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, approximately 1596 square feet on .42 of an acre. Inviting entry leads into the light and airy living room. The bright and cheery kitchen offers tile counters, abundant cabinets, a breakfast bar-great for those yummy afternoon snacks, and a quaint dining area. The bedrooms are good size with one as a master suite offering a large walk in closet and master bath. Other amenities include a mud room and several skylights. The attached 2 car garage is oversized. Huge yard to build a 2nd unit, garden, pool, grass area and room for more. This classic home is close to Westport Elementary. Check it out today! You'll be glad you did! This is a Homepath Property!

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Penelope Miller •DRE #01145034 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Drysdale Properties

Bought with Manuel Rueda •DRE #01363976 • Homly.co

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Redfin Estimate

$308,468

$84K since sold in April 2020$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 25.7% lower than the average sale price ($415K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$307,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,389 sq ft
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PMZ Real Estate, PMZ Real Estate
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$510,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,516 sq ft
1336 Tranquil Ln, Ceres, CA 95307
Sweet Realty
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$280,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,516 sq ft
3820 Buckthorn Ln, Ceres, CA 95307
J.Peter Realtors
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$530,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
3719 Blaker Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
Barrios Realty Consultants
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$382,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,435 sq ft
2000 Don Pedro Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
Valley Heritage Realty, Valley Heritage Realty
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$482,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
3816 Blaker Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
Simplified Realty, Simplified Realty

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Rent

$2,384/mo

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Market trends in 95358, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$450K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$679,000
4 beds3 baths1,612 sq ft
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HomeSmart PV & Associates
VIDEO TOUR
$1,899,999
5 beds6 baths4,721 sq ft
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Union Strong Homeowners, Inc.
$474,900
4 beds2.5 baths1,610 sq ft
1608 Ardenwood Ct, Modesto, CA 95358
Home Buyers Realty
$379,950
4 beds2 baths1,567 sq ft
921 Atlantic Dr, Modesto, CA 95358
Castle Real Estate
$279,000
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
1626 Eureka St, Modesto, CA 95358
EXIT Realty Consultants
$465,000
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1732 Nighthawk Way, Modesto, CA 95358
Sayson Realty
$420,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,380 sq ft
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EXIT Realty Consultants
$420,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,380 sq ft
3329 Hope Ridge Ct, Modesto, CA 95357
EXIT Realty Consultants
$420,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,380 sq ft
3421 Hope Ridge Ct, Modesto, CA 95357
EXIT Realty Consultants
$442,000
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Sale history for 261 Cowan St

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

$3,340 (+4.6%)

$135,366 + $147,425

$282,791

2024

$3,193 (+16.5%)

$132,712 + $144,535

$277,247

2023

$2,742 (+1.7%)

$130,110 + $141,701

$271,811

2022

$2,695 (+0.9%)

$105,117 + $130,344

$235,461

2021

$2,672 (−19.7%)

$103,056 + $127,789

$230,845

2020

$3,325 (+507.7%)

$101,036 + $125,284

$226,320

2019

$547 (+2.0%)

$100,000 + $190,000

$290,000

2018

$537 (+0.9%)

$9,839 + $36,407

$46,246

2017

$532 (+20.6%)

$9,458 + $34,995

$44,453

2016

$441 (+1.8%)

$9,458 + $34,995

$44,453

2015

$433 (+2.4%)

$9,273 + $34,309

$43,582

2014

$423

$8,956 + $33,133

$42,089

2013

$423 (+1.8%)

$8,956 + $33,133

$42,089

2012

$415 (+6.7%)

$8,916 + $32,984

$41,900

2011

$389 (+0.2%)

$8,742 + $32,338

$41,080

2010

$389 (−0.3%)

$8,571 + $31,704

$40,275

2009

$390 (+8.4%)

$8,507 + $31,468

$39,975

2008

$359

$8,527 + $31,542

$40,069

2007

$359

$8,360 + $30,924

$39,284

Tax history for 261 Cowan St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,340 (+4.6%)

$135,366 + $147,425

$282,791

2024

$3,193 (+16.5%)

$132,712 + $144,535

$277,247

2023

$2,742 (+1.7%)

$130,110 + $141,701

$271,811

2022

$2,695 (+0.9%)

$105,117 + $130,344

$235,461

2021

$2,672 (−19.7%)

$103,056 + $127,789

$230,845

2020

$3,325 (+507.7%)

$101,036 + $125,284

$226,320

2019

$547 (+2.0%)

$100,000 + $190,000

$290,000

2018

$537 (+0.9%)

$9,839 + $36,407

$46,246

2017

$532 (+20.6%)

$9,458 + $34,995

$44,453

2016

$441 (+1.8%)

$9,458 + $34,995

$44,453

2015

$433 (+2.4%)

$9,273 + $34,309

$43,582

2014

$423

$8,956 + $33,133

$42,089

2013

$423 (+1.8%)

$8,956 + $33,133

$42,089

2012

$415 (+6.7%)

$8,916 + $32,984

$41,900

2011

$389 (+0.2%)

$8,742 + $32,338

$41,080

2010

$389 (−0.3%)

$8,571 + $31,704

$40,275

2009

$390 (+8.4%)

$8,507 + $31,468

$39,975

2008

$359

$8,527 + $31,542

$40,069

2007

$359

$8,360 + $30,924

$39,284

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,548

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Stanislaus County

APN

041055013000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Nov 4, 2025 • Final

Demolition - no septic

Reconnect electrical service at a residential building. Remove an unpermitted addition and unpermitted pole structures. Reduce the size of an unpermitted shed.

Demolition

Feb 3, 2025 • Active

Residential or agriculture electrical service 1000 amps or less

Reconnect electrical service at a mobile home with a one hundred amp circuit.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Boat Storage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
# of Bedrooms (Possible): 3
Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating: Electric

Interior Features
Appliances: Free Standing Electric Range
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl
Laundry Features: See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
# of Stories: 1

Room Information
Room Type: Baths Other, Great Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Kitchen Features: Tile Counter
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Dining Bar

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Front Yard, Wood
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: 1,963

Land Information
Land Use: Ranch

Lot Information
Lot Features: Shape Regular
Lot Size Square Feet: 18,557
Lot Size Acres: 0.426
Lot Size Dimensions: 18556

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic System
Irrigation Source: None
Water Source: Well

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: No

School Information
School District County: Stanislaus
Elementary School District: Ceres Unified
Middle Or Junior School District: Ceres Unified
High School District: Ceres Unified

Location Information
Postal Code Plus 4: 9430
Postal Code: 95358
County Or Parish: Stanislaus
CrossStreet: B Street
Directions: Southwest on Crows Landing Road-L-Cowan Street 2 street past Grayson Road in the Cowan Tract.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 261
Subdivision Name: Cowan
Unparsed Address: 261 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 95358-9430
Street Address Filtered: 261 Cowan St

Community Information
Senior Community YN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Stanislaus County
APN: 041055013000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Manuel Rueda

Around this home

Schools

Westport Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.1mi

3/10

Blaker-Kinser Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

6/10

Central Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° 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

33 unhealthy days expected this year, 38 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Modesto, CA • 95358

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 13 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$294,000 – $355,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
260 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$330,485
400 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$446,240

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$326,488
325 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1884 Sq. Ft.	$264,306

Address	Redfin Estimate
300 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$548,078
254 Cowan St, Modesto, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 692 Sq. Ft.	$318,280

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