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1 homes in zoned to Don Stowell Elementary

Homes Zoned to Don Stowell Elementary

Merced, CA

488 E Childs Avenue
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OPEN SATURDAY, 8PM - 12AM

$478,000

FOR SALE

488 E Childs Avenue, Merced, CA 95341

2 beds · 1 baths · 894 sqft

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About Homes Zoned to Don Stowell Elementary

Merced, California
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About Merced: Don Stowell Elementary 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 inside the attendance boundary for Don Stowell Elementary in Merced (Topfind School Score: 2/10). Every home here is actually assigned to this school per the official attendance zone, not just nearby. This zone has 1 active listings.

Don Stowell Elementary Area Market Pulse

Topfind Market Read

Buyer's Market

Buyers hold the edge right now. 100% of current listings have been up for more than 30 days, and 100% of sellers have trimmed their asking price. At the same time, the typical home sells in about 34 days, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.

Buyer leverageBalancedSeller leverage

Median Home Price

$478K

Chart shows the median closed sale price by month

$773.7K$585.6K$403.1K$220.5K
Oct 25
May 26

Sales Velocity

How fast homes are selling

Steady
FastSlow0d15d30d45d60d75d90d34days on market

Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists.

● <30d: Fast● 30-45d: Steady● 45d+: Slower

Inventory Distribution

Aging Inventory

A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.

New
Active
Aging
Stale
30-day mark0 listings<7 days0 listings7-30 days1 listings30-60 days0 listings60+ days← Selling fastSitting longer →
Under 30 days → competitive, act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in Don Stowell Elementary Area

Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.

HomeownersRenters

44%

Homeowners

56%

Renters

Homeownership is 11.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

27,482 households (2023)

Price Reductions

High Activity
1

1 listings have reduced their price

100% of active listings

Average reduction: 0.2% (~$1K)

A sizable share of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Those listings are the clearest place to negotiate.

Don Stowell Elementary Attendance Zone Market Overview

Don Stowell Elementary is an elementary school in the Merced City Elementary district. Its Topfind School Score is 2. Homes in the Don Stowell Elementary attendance zone carry a median list price of $478,000. That runs roughly 9.9% higher than Merced as a whole. The median price moved from $736,864 in October 2025 to $293,000 in July 2026, a 60.2% decrease over five months. Right now 1 homes are on the market in the Don Stowell Elementary attendance zone. Listings shown here sit within the mapped attendance boundary, meaning homes here are assigned to Don Stowell Elementary.

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Nearby Schools

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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near Don Stowell Elementary

How many homes are for sale in Don Stowell Elementary Area, CA?

There are currently 1 homes for sale in Don Stowell Elementary Area, ranging from $478,000 to $478,000.

What is the median home price in Don Stowell Elementary Area?

The median list price in Don Stowell Elementary Area is $478,000. Price per square foot averages $535.

How fast do homes sell in Don Stowell Elementary Area?

Homes in Don Stowell Elementary Area currently average 34 days on the market, a steady pace.

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