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$166,724$253 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

496 MERCED ST

PLANADA, CA 95365
2
Beds
1
Baths
660 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$167K
$146K low$187K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,691 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$132,597 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,277
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,998

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
78
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
59
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
11
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
64
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMERCED
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Planada Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Cesar E. Chavez Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Le Grand High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi

District: Planada Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95365These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.3.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,117
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,282 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,933
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

496 Merced St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Merced County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Planada 95365
  • Among the smallest homes in Merced County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Planada 95365
  • Older than 95% of homes in Merced County

What homes are worth in Planada 95365

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$122K$383K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Planada 95365.

How it measures up in Planada 95365

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Planada 95365.

Estimated value$166,724
CheaperTypical $272,670Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $223Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,104 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 496 Merced St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlanada 95365Merced County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,7248% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25368% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than660 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac92% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than193810% of homes5% of homes

About 496 Merced St

How much is 496 Merced St, Planada, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 496 Merced St, Planada, CA is $166,724 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $146,111 to $187,337. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 496 Merced St, Planada, CA last sell?

496 Merced St, Planada, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 496 Merced St, Planada, CA?

496 Merced St, Planada, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 660 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 496 Merced St, Planada, CA built?

496 Merced St, Planada, CA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 496 Merced St, Planada, CA?

496 Merced St, Planada, CA is assigned to Planada Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (middle), rated C+; Le Grand High School (high), rated C. All sit in Planada Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 496 Merced St, Planada, CA compare to other homes in Planada 95365?

Among the 1,047 homes in Planada 95365, it is worth more than 8% of them ($166,724 against a typical $272,670), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($253 against a typical $223), it is bigger than 4% of them (660 ft² against a typical 1,104 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1938 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Merced County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 496 Merced St, Planada, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Merced St, Planada, CA was $1,691. The county assessed it at $132,597.

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