Hard to find farm in the city. Almost .5 acre in Village One/Sylvan Schools.Beautiful ranchette, single story w/huge rooms,tile/hardwood floors. 2-way fireplace,partial dual pane windows.Lg workshop w/220 plus sep 2 car garage.Many trees,lots of room for toys,dogs or gardening. Cheapest ranchette in Modesto.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Chris Shaw•DRE #00664367• PMZ Real Estate
Bought with Patricia Servin•DRE #01794688• PMZ Real Estate
Windermere Signature Properties Sierra Oaks, HomeSmart PV & Associates
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Sale history for 3005 Merle Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 13, 2008
Sold
$316,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 2000
Sold
$192,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,586 (+1.8%)
$93,776 + $329,582
$423,358
2024
$4,504 (+1.9%)
$91,938 + $323,120
$415,058
2023
$4,418 (+4.2%)
$90,136 + $316,785
$406,921
2022
$4,239 (+1.8%)
$88,369 + $310,574
$398,943
2021
$4,165 (+1.5%)
$86,637 + $304,485
$391,122
2020
$4,105 (+1.9%)
$84,939 + $298,515
$383,454
2019
$4,030 (+2.0%)
$84,069 + $295,455
$379,524
2018
$3,951 (+2.4%)
$82,421 + $289,662
$372,083
2017
$3,857 (+0.6%)
$79,221 + $278,415
$357,636
2016
$3,834 (+4.9%)
$79,221 + $278,415
$357,636
2015
$3,654 (+12.8%)
$77,668 + $272,956
$350,624
2014
$3,240 (+18.6%)
$81,000 + $210,500
$291,500
2013
$2,732 (−6.8%)
$81,000 + $210,500
$291,500
2012
$2,932 (−19.0%)
$75,000 + $170,000
$245,000
2011
$3,619 (+1.0%)
$70,000 + $195,500
$265,500
2010
$3,585 (+25.2%)
$71,767 + $252,210
$323,977
2009
$2,862 (+20.8%)
$71,231 + $250,326
$321,557
2008
$2,369
$70,000 + $190,500
$260,500
2007
$2,369
$58,504 + $166,158
$224,662
Tax history for 3005 Merle Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,586 (+1.8%)
$93,776 + $329,582
$423,358
2024
$4,504 (+1.9%)
$91,938 + $323,120
$415,058
2023
$4,418 (+4.2%)
$90,136 + $316,785
$406,921
2022
$4,239 (+1.8%)
$88,369 + $310,574
$398,943
2021
$4,165 (+1.5%)
$86,637 + $304,485
$391,122
2020
$4,105 (+1.9%)
$84,939 + $298,515
$383,454
2019
$4,030 (+2.0%)
$84,069 + $295,455
$379,524
2018
$3,951 (+2.4%)
$82,421 + $289,662
$372,083
2017
$3,857 (+0.6%)
$79,221 + $278,415
$357,636
2016
$3,834 (+4.9%)
$79,221 + $278,415
$357,636
2015
$3,654 (+12.8%)
$77,668 + $272,956
$350,624
2014
$3,240 (+18.6%)
$81,000 + $210,500
$291,500
2013
$2,732 (−6.8%)
$81,000 + $210,500
$291,500
2012
$2,932 (−19.0%)
$75,000 + $170,000
$245,000
2011
$3,619 (+1.0%)
$70,000 + $195,500
$265,500
2010
$3,585 (+25.2%)
$71,767 + $252,210
$323,977
2009
$2,862 (+20.8%)
$71,231 + $250,326
$321,557
2008
$2,369
$70,000 + $190,500
$260,500
2007
$2,369
$58,504 + $166,158
$224,662
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,027
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stanislaus County
APN
085008082000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
SP
Specific Plan Zone
Specific plans are established to enable land to be planned and developed as coordinated, comprehensive projects providing for systematic implementation of the General Plan, and provide a means to plan for specific areas, providing land use pattern, development standards, design guidelines, and development processes for these areas. The Purpose and Intent of the SP Zone is to permit various land uses including residential, industrial, and commercial development through Specific Plans, pursuant to Government Code Section 65450, et seq. The intent of this is to implement policies regarding certain uses, standards, and development review processes adopted through the Specific Plan process.
Aug 8, 2026 • Active
Encroachment
Perform excavation, access work, and aerial placement.
Grading
Feb 24, 2026 • Final
Encroachment
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: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal