488 E Childs AVE, Merced, CA 95341

$479,000 Active

2 Beds·1 Baths·894 sqft·40,792 sqft lot·Built 1930

488 E Childs AVE, Merced, CA 95341

Listed 5 days ago · July 14, 2026 | MLS# ML82054233

$535/sqft +41% vs Merced avg

What this means: Priced above the Merced per-sqft average. Compare to recent sales below for context.

Est. $3,246/moP&I $2,485 · Tax $499 · Insurance $262 · HOA $0Assumes 20% down ($95,800) at 6.75% · Contact Timothy for a lender referralAegis Luxury Real Estate is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE# 01328224) and is not a mortgage lender, mortgage broker, or loan originator. The figures shown are estimates for general reference only and do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, pre-qualification, or commitment to lend. Estimates use the applicable county average property tax rate of 1.25% of home price annually. Actual rates, payments, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and borrower qualifications. Contact Timothy for a referral to one of our preferred lending partners.

Single Family Price Position in Merced

Average $383K

Above typical range

$325K$453K

Why This Home Stands Out

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Merced Location

Active listing in Merced, Santa Clara County. Convenient access to schools, parks, and Bay Area employment centers.

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Just Listed, 5 Days on Market

Merced avg is 40 days. Early showings often see the most competition.

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2 Bed / 1 Bath / 894 sqft on 40,792 sqft Lot

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Listed at $479K vs City Average $496K

$535/sqft compared to Merced avg $379/sqft (+41.4%).

Best fit forActive BuyersMerced SearchersMove-Up / Move-In

About This Home

Come and see this R2 property with almost one acre lot with super low price $479k. this is an excellent oportunity to find.Why pay rent when you can buy.In the future you can build a second home and make more cash flow.Super excellent for retirement.A big lot rare to find at this low price.Close to shopping stores and eazy to commute.You can even ask the county if possible a third property available to build.Bring all the tools and start building a second property.With a bonus studio or ADU.Even the city say it has 2 and one bathroom but property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Everything has been remodeled.This property even it only has one unit.It could have tow units.This is a duplex zone.

MLS ID #ML82054233, Angel Villegas. Listing provided by Elite Realty Services · MLSListings Inc.

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Property Details

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1930

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Living Area

894 sqft

Lot Size

40,792 sqft

Garage

N/A

Price/sqft

$535

County

Merced

MLS Number

ML82054233

Status

Active

Stories

N/A

HOA

None

Interior Features

Stove_Propane

Exterior & Lot

Composition Roof0.94 Acres

Location

This HomeActive ListingNew (3 days or less)Price ReducedOpen HouseSold

488 E Childs AVE, Merced, CA 95341 · Merced County

Market Context

Price Positioning

$ Price context: Listed at $535/sqft vs Merced avg $379/sqft (+41.4% above).

$ Sale-to-list: Merced homes selling at 99.0% of asking.

⏲ Velocity: City avg 40 days. This home: 5 days.

🏠 Inventory: 2 2-bedroom homes currently available in Merced.

Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.

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Market Snapshot

$496,746Average Price+32.9% vs Last Year

40Avg DOM+37.9 days vs Last Year

12Active Listings+33.3% vs Last Year

99.0%Sale-to-List+1.7% vs Last Year

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488 E Childs AVE is located in the Merced area of Merced, California. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family home is listed for $479,000. Homes in Merced average $379 per square foot with an average of 40 days on market, making this one of the most actively watched markets in 95341.

2-Bedroom Homes for Sale in Merced 95341

Browse 2-bedroom single-family home listings in the Merced area of Merced. Properties in 95341 are currently averaging $379 per square foot with 40 days on market.

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The Merced market in Merced features a mix of single-family home properties ranging from starter homes to luxury estates. Current inventory levels suggest moderate conditions for buyers in this area.

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Recently Sold in Merced

Closed within 6 months · 2 bed / similar sqft · Merced 95341

1441 W 20th ST

Sold $300,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 944 sqft
$317/sqft · +3.4% above list

Closed Mar 17, 2026 · 44 days on market

MLS ID #ML82028709, Shelley Canario. Listing provided by Real Brokerage Technologies · MLSListings Inc.

Source: MLSListings Inc. Closed sales data.

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Your neighbors are selling. Should you?

In the last 3 months, 7 homes sold in Merced at an average of $419,857. The average sale closed at 99.0% of asking price.

7Sold (Last 3 Months)

$419,857Average Sale Price

99.0%Sale-to-List

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$389,000

2972 Tuxford CT, Merced

3 bed2 bath1,365 sqft

MLS ID #ML82045002, Richard Gonzales. Listing provided by Coldwell Banker Realty · MLSListings Inc.

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$420,000

5078 Palisade AVE, Merced

5 bed2.5 bath1,796 sqft

MLS ID #ML82050167, Shikha Gupta. Listing provided by Intero Real Estate Services · MLSListings Inc.

New

$450,000

874 Hansen AVE, Merced

3 bed1 bath1,322 sqft

MLS ID #ML82052117, Giovani Franco. Listing provided by Kinetic Real Estate · MLSListings Inc.

Merced Market Overview Full Stats →

$419,857Avg Sale Price+32.9% vs Last Year

40Avg DOM+37.9% vs Last Year

12Active Listings

99.0%Sale-to-List

$379Price/sqft

5.1Months Inventory

7Closed (Last Mo)

Data pendingNew Listings/Mo

Source: MLSListings Inc. · July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Listed at $479,000 ($535/sqft). Merced avg is $379/sqft, placing this +41.4% above. Comparable recent sales help frame the value.

Listed 5 days (as of July 14, 2026). Merced average is 40 days.

Est. $3,246/mo with 20% down ($95,800) at 6.75%. Includes principal & interest ($2,485), property tax ($499), and insurance ($262). HOA: None. Aegis Luxury Real Estate is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE# 01328224) and is not a mortgage lender, mortgage broker, or loan originator. The figures shown are estimates for general reference only and do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, pre-qualification, or commitment to lend. Estimates use the applicable county average property tax rate of 1.25% of home price annually. Actual rates, payments, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and borrower qualifications. Contact Timothy for a referral to one of our preferred lending partners.

There are 12 active listings in Merced (2 are 2-bedroom). At $479,000 this is positioned against the city average of $496,746. Similar homes have sold at 99.0% of asking.

2-bedroom homes in Merced (95341) are currently averaging $379 per square foot. Market activity shows homes spending an average of 40 days on market in this area.

488 E Childs AVE in Merced is currently listed at $479,000. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family home is located in the Merced area.

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