540 Locust St is a 2,186 square foot house on a 6,200 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Modesto data, we estimate the home's value is $457,771.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
6,200 sq ftLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$457,771
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.2% lower than the average sale price ($498K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,109 (+4.7%)
$20,001 + $76,756
$96,757
2024
$1,060 (+1.5%)
$19,609 + $75,251
$94,860
2023
$1,044 (+2.5%)
$19,225 + $73,776
$93,001
2022
$1,019 (+6.3%)
$18,849 + $72,330
$91,179
2021
$958 (−1.9%)
$18,480 + $70,912
$89,392
2020
$977 (+2.4%)
$18,118 + $69,522
$87,640
2019
$954 (+5.0%)
$17,933 + $68,810
$86,743
2018
$909 (+2.4%)
$17,582 + $67,461
$85,043
2017
$887 (+11.7%)
$16,900 + $64,843
$81,743
2016
$794 (+1.5%)
$16,900 + $64,843
$81,743
2015
$782 (+1.8%)
$16,569 + $63,572
$80,141
2014
$768 (+0.4%)
$16,002 + $61,392
$77,394
2013
$765 (+1.7%)
$16,002 + $61,392
$77,394
2012
$752 (+3.3%)
$15,930 + $61,115
$77,045
2011
$728 (+0.9%)
$15,618 + $59,917
$75,535
2010
$722 (+1.0%)
$15,312 + $58,743
$74,055
2009
$714 (+3.8%)
$15,198 + $58,304
$73,502
2008
$688
$15,234 + $58,442
$73,676
2007
$688
$14,936 + $57,297
$72,233
Tax history for 540 Locust St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,109 (+4.7%)
$20,001 + $76,756
$96,757
2024
$1,060 (+1.5%)
$19,609 + $75,251
$94,860
2023
$1,044 (+2.5%)
$19,225 + $73,776
$93,001
2022
$1,019 (+6.3%)
$18,849 + $72,330
$91,179
2021
$958 (−1.9%)
$18,480 + $70,912
$89,392
2020
$977 (+2.4%)
$18,118 + $69,522
$87,640
2019
$954 (+5.0%)
$17,933 + $68,810
$86,743
2018
$909 (+2.4%)
$17,582 + $67,461
$85,043
2017
$887 (+11.7%)
$16,900 + $64,843
$81,743
2016
$794 (+1.5%)
$16,900 + $64,843
$81,743
2015
$782 (+1.8%)
$16,569 + $63,572
$80,141
2014
$768 (+0.4%)
$16,002 + $61,392
$77,394
2013
$765 (+1.7%)
$16,002 + $61,392
$77,394
2012
$752 (+3.3%)
$15,930 + $61,115
$77,045
2011
$728 (+0.9%)
$15,618 + $59,917
$75,535
2010
$722 (+1.0%)
$15,312 + $58,743
$74,055
2009
$714 (+3.8%)
$15,198 + $58,304
$73,502
2008
$688
$15,234 + $58,442
$73,676
2007
$688
$14,936 + $57,297
$72,233
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
Low-Density Residential Zone
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
Mar 6, 1991 • Final
Permit history entry
Remodel
Nov 4, 1969 • Active
Permit history entry
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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Residential
Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground Gunite
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LA VILLA SERENA
Living Sq. Ft: 2,186
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,186
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAP E2 62
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,200
Legal Lot Number: 15,16
Legal Block Number: 6802
Acres: 0.1423
County Use Description: SGL FAM W/POOL/SPA
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Stanislaus County
APN: 029026005000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Mark Twain Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Modesto High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$435,000 – $527,000
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