For Sale13d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
261 W 26th St
Merced, CA, 95340 • 95340 • Merced County
$225,000
$278/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
808Sqft
0.17 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
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Neighborhood
Character Home
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
1-Car Garage
Garage
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Listed 13 days ago · 4,089 views · 206 saves
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13 days on market
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$278/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
Incredible Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Merced! Unlock the potential of this prime property featuring desirable R 1-6 zoning, offering flexibility and future possibilities for the savvy investor. Situated in a convenient, central Merced location, this property is packed with opportunity from the ground up. Currently improved with a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, this fixer is ready for transformation...whether you’re looking to renovate, rebuild, or reimagine the space entirely. The property also includes a detached garage and additional storage structures, providing extra functionality and value. Bring your tool belt and vision...this is your chance to create something special and add a strong asset to your investment portfolio. With its zoning, location, and upside potential, opportunities like this don’t come around often. Don’t miss your chance to invest in the future of Merced!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights detached garage and additional storage structures as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,431/month
Principal & Interest$1,131
Property Tax$225
Insurance$75
Down payment20% ($45,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $180,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingNone
CoolingSee Remarks
Parking1 Garage space
Lot7,500 sqft
Days on Zillow13 Days
Price/sqft$278
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1925
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNone
CoolingSee Remarks
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage
Garage1 spaces
Lot7,500 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95340
Annual tax$702
Parcel030024014000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
None
Cooling
See Remarks
Laundry
See Remarks
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage
Lot Features
0-1 Unit/Acre
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Views
Neighborhood
Pool Features
None
Room details
1 room detailed
Kitchen
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market13
Est. value$222,700
Est. rent$1,366/mo
Tax rate1.07%
Price/sqft$278
On marketMar 25, 2026
PostedMar 25, 2026
MLS updatedMar 26, 2026
Tour days9
Views4,089
Favorites206
How are the schools in Merced?
3 schools rated nearby
5
John Muir Elementary School
Elementary • Public • K-6
Location
Merced, CA, 95340
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 25, 2026Listed For Sale$225,000$278CRMLS
Nov 12, 2025Listing Removed$250,000$309SDMLS
Jun 23, 2025Listed For Sale$320,000$396SDMLS
Listed For Sale$225,000
Mar 25, 2026•$278/sqft•CRMLS
Listing Removed$250,000
Nov 12, 2025•$309/sqft•SDMLS
Listed For Sale$320,000
Jun 23, 2025•$396/sqft•SDMLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$702$69,035
Apr 7, 2024$663$67,682
Apr 7, 2023$653$66,355
Apr 7, 2022$641$65,055
Apr 7, 2021$638$63,780
Apr 7, 2020$640$63,127
Apr 7, 2019$629$61,891
Apr 7, 2018$571$60,679
Apr 7, 2017$591$59,491
Apr 7, 2016$581$58,325
Apr 7, 2015$557$57,450
Apr 7, 2014$557$56,325
Apr 7, 2013$519$54,000
Apr 7, 2012—$46,000
Apr 7, 2011—$46,000
Apr 7, 2010—$50,000
Apr 7, 2009—$48,000
Apr 7, 2008—$52,569
Apr 7, 2007—$51,539
Apr 7, 2006—$50,529
Apr 7, 2005—$49,539
Apr 7, 2004—$48,568
Apr 7, 2003—$47,679
Apr 7, 2002—$46,745
Apr 7, 2001—$26,652
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Local context around this listing
Merced, CA • Merced County
Nearby cities
AtwaterDelhiDos PalosGustineHilmarLivingstonLos BanosMerced
Nearby zip codes
9534095341953439534495348
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