Don’t let the size fool you — this charming 8' × 18' tiny house makes thoughtful use of every square foot and offers a warm, efficient layout with lots of character. One of its most unique features is a beautiful pair of antique leaded-glass double doors dating to the 1830s. Four dormers bring in natural light, while the tongue-and-groove interior gives the home a cozy cottage feel. The home includes a sleeping loft, kitchen area with sink, toilet and shower, hot water, electricity, and a distinctive corrugated-metal shower. It is very well insulated and solidly built, with 2×6 construction in the roof and floor framing and 2×4 wall framing. The home has been lived in and shows some light cosmetic wear, and the interior would benefit from a fresh coat of paint — giving the next owner an easy opportunity to add their own style and finishing touches. The tiny house is currently located in an all-age community in Merced with a swimming pool, generous outdoor yard space, and two dedicated off-street parking spaces directly in front of the home. Current space rent is approximately $660 per month and includes water and trash. Buyers wishing to keep the home in its current location would need park approval. Built on its own titled trailer, currently registered and tagged with the DMV, the home can be relocated. Depending on the buyer’s property and local requirements, it could work well as a guest cottage, backyard retreat, home office, creative studio, or other flexible small-space use. Whether you’re looking to simplify, create extra space on your property, or own a unique movable tiny home with genuine vintage character, this little house offers a lot of possibility in just 144 square feet.
Median sale price in this area is $418,627. (1300% higher than this home)
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Property details
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,556
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,556
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Merced County
APN: 057390023000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1848 Ashby Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
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Sep 30, 2026
Listed
$29,900
Public Records
Feb 3, 2011
Sold
$30,000
Public Records
Dec 11, 1996
Sold
$181,000
Public Records
Dec 31, 1987
Sold
$390,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$704 (+5.6%)
$22,014 + $40,191
$62,205
2024
$666 (+1.4%)
$21,583 + $39,403
$60,986
2023
$657 (+1.4%)
$21,160 + $38,631
$59,791
2022
$649 (+0.4%)
$20,746 + $37,874
$58,620
2021
$646 (−0.5%)
$20,340 + $37,132
$57,472
2020
$650 (+1.7%)
$19,942 + $36,404
$56,346
2019
$639 (+9.5%)
$19,738 + $36,031
$55,769
2018
$583 (−3.5%)
$19,351 + $35,325
$54,676
2017
$604 (+1.7%)
$18,600 + $33,954
$52,554
2016
$594 (+1.5%)
$18,600 + $33,954
$52,554
2015
$585 (+1.9%)
$18,236 + $33,289
$51,525
2014
$574 (+2.9%)
$17,612 + $32,147
$49,759
2013
$558 (+1.4%)
$17,612 + $32,147
$49,759
2012
$550 (+1.3%)
$17,533 + $32,002
$49,535
2011
$543 (+2.6%)
$17,190 + $31,375
$48,565
2010
$529 (−14.3%)
$19,063 + $27,946
$47,009
2009
$618 (+3.0%)
$18,921 + $27,738
$46,659
2008
$600
$18,965 + $37,935
$56,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,556
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,556
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Merced County
APN
057390023000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R-2
Two-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of the R-2 Two-Family Residential Zone is to provide for areas with a full range of urban services for two residential dwellings per parcel in the form of two detached single-family dwellings, duplexes, town houses, and other forms of medium-density residential development, and to maintain a residential character similar to that found in single-family neighborhoods. The intent is to ensure compatibility of duplex-type development with surrounding multi-and single-family residences and the local neighborhoods. This zone implements the Medium Density Residential MDR land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Office-Other
Educational/school
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Jun 6, 2017 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Oct 27, 2015 • Final
Plumbing
Perform plumbing hook-up for a manufactured home.
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
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
34 unhealthy days expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.1 hours in
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