For Rent26d on market

2445 Explorador Dr

Merced, CA, 95340 • 95340 • Merced County

$2,985/mo

$1/sqft

5Beds

3Baths

2,504Sqft

Property DNA

1 highlights

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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About this home

Single Family

BRAND NEW HOUSE 5 bed/3 baths. Recently constructed (Jan 2023) right next to Merced Station. (Prefer to rent to student group) Location: Close to UC Merced, off Yosemite Ave. Just one block from the Bus stop, also near Raley's, Sprouts, coffee shops, other grocery stores and mercy hospital. Perfect place for UG & Graduate & Ph.D. Students, Faculties, and Families Date Of Availability: April 1st, 2026 Facilities: Rent includes the use of a gourmet kitchen, lots of cabinets and huge walk-in closets, a living room, a Dining Room, a Fridge & laundry, etc. Each room is bigger than to fill a full-size bed & desk & comes with private closets. Convenience: Beautiful no maintenance concrete backyard. Minimum Lease: 1 year, Security Deposit: $5000 Utilities: Paid by the tenants Please DM if you are interested or for any questions or want to take a tour during the weekend. House comes with a Solar panel, Washer, Dryer, Fridge, dish washer, smart switches, each room has huge closets, and no maintenance huge backyard The renter is responsible for the water, Gas, and electricity and garbage collection. No Smoking allowed. Small Pet or cat allowed.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights solar panel, gourmet kitchen, and smart switches as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$19/month

Principal & Interest$15

Property Tax$3

Insurance$1

Down payment20% ($597)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,388 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

Date availableAvailable Now

TypeSingle Family Residence

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingForced Air

PetsCats, Small Dogs

ParkingAttached Garage

LaundryIn Unit

Deposit & fees$5,000

One-time fees$5,035

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Systems

HeatingForced Air

CoolingCentral Air

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached, Off Street

Location & Tax

Neighborhood95340

Annual tax$8,169

Parcel008480020000

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths3

Features & details

7 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Freezer

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Carpet

Hardwood

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Laundry

In Unit

Exterior Features

Exterior

Electricity not included in rent

Garbage not included in rent

Gas not included in rent

Heating system: Forced Air

Water not included in rent

Parking

Attached

Off Street

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Rent

Days on market26

Est. value$516,300

Est. rent$2,690/mo

Tax rate1.07%

Price/sqft$1

On marketMar 11, 2026

PostedMar 12, 2026

Last sold$460,000

MLS updatedApr 6, 2026

Tour days6

Favorites31

How are the schools in Merced?

3 schools rated nearby

Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

1.0 mi

Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

1.6 mi

Golden Valley High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.0 mi

Location

Merced, CA, 95340

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Price history

25 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Apr 7, 2026Price Change$2,985$1Zillow Rentals

Apr 4, 2026Price Change$2,980$1Zillow Rentals

Apr 2, 2026Price Change$3,020$1Zillow Rentals

Mar 25, 2026Price Change$3,000$1Zillow Rentals

Mar 12, 2026Listed For Rent$3,150$1Zillow Rentals

Oct 14, 2024Listing Removed$3,150$1Zillow Rentals

May 17, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals

Apr 11, 2024Listed For Rent$3,150$1Zillow Rentals

Apr 25, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals

Apr 23, 2023Price Change$2,950$1Zillow Rentals

Apr 10, 2023Price Change$2,900$1Zillow Rentals

Mar 29, 2023Listed For Rent$3,100$1Zillow Rentals

Mar 15, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals

Jan 21, 2023Price Change$2,950$1Zillow Rentals

Jan 17, 2023Price Change$3,075$1Zillow Rentals

Jan 15, 2023Listed For Rent$2,675$1Zillow Rentals

Mar 30, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager

Mar 23, 2022Price Change$2,595$1Zillow Rental Manager

Mar 11, 2022Price Change$2,775$1Zillow Rental Network Premium

Dec 31, 2021Listed For Rent$2,800$1Zillow Rental Network Premium

Dec 7, 2021Sold$460,000$184Public Record

Oct 26, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager

Oct 19, 2021Listed For Rent$2,750$1Zillow Rental Manager

Jun 2, 2021Listing Removed——Lennar Homes

May 26, 2021Listed For Sale$456,500$182Lennar Homes

Price Change$2,985

Apr 7, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$2,980

Apr 4, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$3,020

Apr 2, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$3,000

Mar 25, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$3,150

Mar 12, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed$3,150

Oct 14, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed—

May 17, 2024•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$3,150

Apr 11, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed—

Apr 25, 2023•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$2,950

Apr 23, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$2,900

Apr 10, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$3,100

Mar 29, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed—

Mar 15, 2023•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$2,950

Jan 21, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$3,075

Jan 17, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$2,675

Jan 15, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed—

Mar 30, 2022•Zillow Rental Manager

Price Change$2,595

Mar 23, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager

Price Change$2,775

Mar 11, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network Premium

Listed For Rent$2,800

Dec 31, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network Premium

Sold$460,000

Dec 7, 2021•$184/sqft•Public Record

Listing Removed—

Oct 26, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager

Listed For Rent$2,750

Oct 19, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager

Listing Removed—

Jun 2, 2021•Lennar Homes

Listed For Sale$456,500

May 26, 2021•$182/sqft•Lennar Homes

Tax history

6 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2025$8,169$488,155

Apr 7, 2024$7,842$478,584

Apr 7, 2023$7,774$469,200

Apr 7, 2022$7,638$460,000

Apr 7, 2021$3,463$80,503

Apr 7, 2020$428$25,242

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Neighborhood details

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Merced, CA • Merced County

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. rent$2,690/mo

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