




Beautiful rural retreat offering the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and peaceful country living — now with a recent price reduction — all within commuting distance to University of California, Merced. Ideal for faculty, remote professionals, or anyone seeking space, quiet, and long-term living potential, this charming 2,178 sq ft home sits on 4 serene acres with sweeping field and mountain views. Designed for flexibility and comfort, the home features 3 bedrooms, a separate office perfect for remote research, writing, or a hybrid work schedule, and 3 full bathrooms. The distinctive dome-style kitchen showcases granite counters, abundant built-in storage, and dining space, opening into a cozy living room anchored by a wood-burning Earth Stove. A loft with built-in drawers and closets adds additional functional living space. A detached 624 sq ft studio with full bath, sink, built-ins, heating and cooling, and 220 wiring offers excellent potential for an ADU, guest quarters, creative workspace, or private retreat. Thoughtfully upgraded for efficiency and reliability with 28 owned solar panels, Generac whole-house propane generator, 50-year composition roof, 85-ft well, 2,500-gallon holding tank system, and five Mitsubishi mini-splits for efficient heating and cooling. Additional features include a dual-fuel range, two electric water heaters, and convenient indoor laundry hookups near the bedrooms. Outdoor amenities create the ultimate country lifestyle experience with a large front deck, bocce ball court with gazebo deck, fire pit, pizza oven, garden beds, irrigation system, pump shed, and metal tool shed — all accessed from a county-maintained road while still enjoying the peace and privacy of rural living.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,178
Lot Size
174,675.6 sqft
Year Built
1976
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
67
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
0
MLS #
MP26057022
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Two Story Ceilings, Loft, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Accessibility
Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Appliances
Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Cooling
Ductless, See Remarks
Heating
Ductless, Fireplaces, See Remarks, Wood
Parking Features
Driveway, One Space, Uncovered
Patio & Porch
Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Foundation
Raised
Roof
Composition
Lot Features
Two To Five Units Acre, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Garden, Sprinklers In Front, Ranch, Rocks, Sprinklers Timer, Sloped Up
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water Source
Well
Foothills
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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