40 homes in near Valley Merced Community
Homes for Sale near Valley Merced Community
Merced, CA
About Homes near Valley Merced Community
About Merced: Valley Merced Community is located in Merced. Merced is a city in and the county seat of Merced County, California, United States, in the San Joaquin Valley. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 86,333, up from 78,958 in 2010. Incorporated on April 1, 1889, Merced is a charter city that operates under a council–manager government. It is named after the Merced River, which flows nearby.
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of Valley Merced Community in Merced (Topfind School Score: 1/10). The area around the school has 39 active listings.
Valley Merced Community Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.6 months of supply, yet the typical home takes about 61 days to sell, and 28% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$399K
↓ 1% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.6 months of supply
Tight Supply39 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.6 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~61 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 41% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 49% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Valley Merced Community Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
44%
Homeowners
56%
Renters
Homeownership is 11.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
27,482 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $39K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$60K)
Price Reductions
11 listings have reduced their price
28% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.4% (~$33K)
Valley Merced Community Area Market Overview
Valley Merced Community serves students at the high level within the Merced County Office of Education. Its Topfind School Score is 1. Homes here sit near the school. An attendance boundary is not mapped for this campus, so check enrollment eligibility with the district. The median list price in the Valley Merced Community area is $399,000. That runs roughly 8.3% lower than Merced as a whole. Current inventory stands at 39 active listings. Little has changed over the last six months, with the median price at $355,888 in July versus $354,000 in February.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near Valley Merced Community
How many homes are for sale in Valley Merced Community Area, CA?
There are currently 39 homes for sale in Valley Merced Community Area, ranging from $24,000 to $975,000. 5 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in Valley Merced Community Area?
The median list price in Valley Merced Community Area is $399,000. Price per square foot averages $288. Prices are down 1.4% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Valley Merced Community Area?
Homes in Valley Merced Community Area currently average 61 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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