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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
John Muir Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
La Loma Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Thomas Downey High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
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About Central
Modesto
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.
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Market insights
549 El Cajon Ave · $350,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$350,000
Median sale price in this area is $488,989. (40% higher 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
Formal dining room
Living room with a wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Primary bedroom with a walk-in closet
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with a shower stall and window
Additional bathroom with a shower stall, double sinks, tile, and a window
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freestanding electric oven
Pantry cabinet
Laminate counters
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room with a laundry closet and cabinets
Washer and electric dryer included
Flooring
Carpet, linoleum, and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating and cooling
Ceiling fans
Whole-house fan
Fireplace heating
Exterior features
Corner lot
Wood fencing
Covered patio
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Single story
Parking
2-car garage with side-facing entry
Construction
Built in 1938
Shingle composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas connected
Cable available
220-volt service in the kitchen and laundry
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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
Nov 20, 2002 • Final
Res plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
Sep 6, 1996 • Final
Permit history entry
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
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
28 unhealthy days expected this year, 32 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Modesto, CA • 95350
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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.
13 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 549 El Cajon Ave
$352,304
$2,304 over list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $375K to $470K.