Listed by Monica Franks•DRE #01269788• Homesmart PV & Assoc., Merced
Contact: 209-345-3836
Pending
$385,000
Est. $2,550/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,706
sq ft
385 Emerald, Merced, CA 95340
About this home
This 3-bedroom home in Merced offers comfortable single-story living in a convenient location near schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday necessities. Very well maintained, the home features approximately 1,706 sq. ft. with 2 full baths, an attached garage, fireplace, and a generous 7,438 sq. ft. lot. With open parklike backyard views. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, while both bathrooms have been refreshed, including grab bars in the primary bath shower for added convenience. A separate living room and family room provide flexibility for everyday life, making it easy to keep activities separate when needed, whether relaxing, entertaining, watching TV, or enjoying a quieter space. The large covered patio extends the living area outdoors and creates an inviting setting for dining, relaxing, or gathering with guests. With thoughtful updates, evident pride of ownership, and a location that keeps shopping, dining, schools, and daily conveniences close by, this 3-bedroom home in Merced offers an appealing combination of comfort, practicality, and easy indoor-outdoor living.
North Merced, located between Yosemite Avenue and G Street, is a residential and university-adjacent Merced neighborhood with broad arterial boulevards and newer master-planned pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the UC Merced campus edge near Lake Road and Bellevue Road, where bike lanes, bus stops, and campus-facing storefronts set a steady weekday rhythm. UC Merced and the Merced Vernal Pools & Grassland Reserve act as cultural and landscape anchors, pairing contemporary academic architecture with open seasonal wetlands. Housing trends toward late-20th-century subdivisions and newer builds, with wide sidewalks and parks woven into the street grid. Retail and dining cluster along Yosemite Avenue, while the north-side open space keeps the horizon feeling expansive.
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Offer insights
385 Emerald · $385,000
$392K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $392K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
All bedrooms on one level
Single-story home
Ground-level entry
Main floor includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Family room with fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry area in the garage
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Central furnace heating
Exterior features
Located on a cul-de-sac
No pool
Has a view
Home design
House (single story)
No accessory dwelling unit
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
2 parking spaces
Construction
Year built reported by assessor
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Community features include curbs, biking paths, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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The R-1 zoning district is intended to stabilize, protect, and encourage the establishment and maintenance of a suitable environment for detached single-family dwellings, duplexes, and other land uses typically compatible with or authorized by state law for a low-density residential setting. The R-1 zoning district is divided into R-1-6 allowing for a range of minimum lot sizes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office-Other
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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
Merced, CA • 95340
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 385 Emerald
$384,606
$394 under list price of $385K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $365K to $399K.