WELCOME TO THIS ENCHANTING TROPICAL OASIS IN THE HEART OF MODESTO! Main house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 983 sq.ft. sitting on 1 ACRE of gardening paradise. Roomy living room with original hardwood flooring and lots of natural sunlight. Updated kitchen with quartz counter tops, glass tile backsplash, new cabinets, recessed lighting, stainless-steel appliances, and tile flooring. Sizeable bedrooms with hardwood floors. Updated hallway bathroom with tile shower stall, updated light fixtures, and new vanity. Garage has been converted into mother-in-law's quarters with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. 2 massive front gates lead to parking cars, RV, boat, and other big toys. Backyard consists of various of exotic plants, fruit trees, vegetable gardens, 2 greenhouses, above ground pool, livestock cages, and many bamboo trees. House is located in front of James Marshall Elementary School and James Marshall Park. Minutes away from shopping centers, public transportation, and HWY 99 & HWY 132. MUST SEE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Wilfredo Urbina•DRE #01911190• Urbina Properties
Bought with Adriana Morris•DRE #01997490• Intero Real Estate Services
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
983
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stanislaus County
APN
037030020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jul 27, 2012 • Final
Residential and commercial building
Perform a general inspection for the conversion of a detached garage into a dwelling unit.
ADU
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
Parking Features: Boat Storage, Converted Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Other Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
Appliances: Free Standing Refrigerator, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: In Garage, Inside Room
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Back Porch, Covered Deck, Covered Patio
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Converted Garage, In Law Apartment
Living Room Features: Other
Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter
Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen, Formal Area
Basement: Partial
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Metal, Wood
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Tile
Pool Information
Pool Features: Above Ground
Has Private Pool: Yes
Has Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Subtype Description: Detached
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Year Built: 1,949
Has ADU/2nd Unit
Land Information
Land Use: Plantable, Farm, Livestock, Nursery
Lot Information
Lot Features: Secluded, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
Lot Size Square Feet: 41,129
Lot Size Acres: 0.9442
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic Connected, Septic System
Irrigation Source: Public District
Water Source: Well, 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: 3701
Postal Code: 95351
County Or Parish: Stanislaus
CrossStreet: South Ave
Directions: South HWY 99 exit off Tuolumne Blvd; Turn Right onto Tuolumne Blvd; Turn Right on Sutter; House is on the Left side across from James Marshall Elementrary School.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 523
Unparsed Address: 523 Sutter Ave, Modesto, CA 95351-3701
Street Address Filtered: 523 Sutter Ave
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 983
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Stanislaus County
APN: 037030020000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Adriana Morris
Around this home
Schools
James Marshall Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Mark Twain Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Modesto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
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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Estimated sale price
$418,000 – $506,000
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