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$1,995 / Month

196 Shafer Ave

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Merced, CA 95348

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2.5

  • Square Feet

    1,555 sq ft

196 Shafer Ave
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About This Home

Welcome to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home located in Merced, CA. This spacious home has a lot to offer! Stainless steel appliances in the open and bright kitchen. Kitchen has granite counter tops, built in Microwave and vent hood. Sliding glass door to the patio. Open floor plan with dining room family room combo. This home offers a lovely loft area for a cozy place to relax or a cute play room for the kiddos. Main bedroom offers lots of light and a nice walk in closet. Main bath offers a double vanity with granite counter tops and a shower/bath combo. This home has blinds throughout and tall ceilings. This home offers solar to reduce utility costs (an addition tenant cost of just $41.00 per month). Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this house your home - apply now to schedule a viewing! If you are interested in viewing this property, you must first apply online. Once you are qualified, then a viewing appointment will be set-up. Please attach the following document(s) to your online application: photo identification, proof of income, and the best contact information for any rental reference(s) listed. All Utilities are Tenant's responsibility *Please note all our properties require renter's insurance policy of $100,000. Must provide proof prior to move in.*

196 Shafer Ave is a house located in Merced County and the 95348 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Merced City Elementary School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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  • Listed by Merced Yosemite Realty #02092689 | Merced Yosemite Realty #02092689
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Merced

Situated in California's San Joaquin Valley, Merced combines agricultural heritage with educational opportunities. Located less than two hours from Yosemite National Park, the city serves as a convenient gateway to this natural wonder. The University of California, Merced campus - the first research university built in the U.S. in the 21st century - contributes to the local community.

Downtown Merced centers around the restored Art Deco Merced Theatre and Bob Hart Square. Lake Yosemite offers opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating, while the Merced County Courthouse Museum preserves local history. The area maintains its agricultural significance as California's sixth-largest producing county. Notable neighborhoods include the north Merced area and the communities surrounding Merced College. The Mediterranean climate features mild winters and warm summers, ideal for exploring the city's parks and recreational areas.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Merced College, Merced
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
UC Merced
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Stanislaus State
Drive: 45 min 31.6 mi
Merced College, Los Banos
Drive: 56 min 41.9 mi
196 Shafer Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.4 miles from Merced College, Merced. It is also near UC Merced and Stanislaus State.
Schools
Washington Elementary
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
295 Students
Nearby
Don Stowell Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
501 Students
Attendance Zone
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
624 Students
Attendance Zone
El Capitan High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,793 Students
Attendance Zone
Merced Christian
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
70 Students
Nearby
Stone Ridge Christian High School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
489 Students
Nearby
St Lukes Anglican School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
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Transportation
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 196 Shafer Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Yosemite Crossing
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Yosemite North Shopping Center
Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Promenade Center
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
196 Shafer Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Applegate Park Zoo
 Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Yosemite Lake
 Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
196 Shafer Ave has 2 parks within 4.3 miles, including Applegate Park Zoo, and Yosemite Lake.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mercy Medical Center
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
196 Shafer Ave is 0.8 mile and a 14 minute walk from Mercy Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fresno Air Guard Station
Drive: 81 min 62.0 mi
Sharpe Army Depot
Drive: 84 min 64.0 mi
Stockton Naval Commun Station
Drive: 102 min 77.1 mi
196 Shafer Ave has 3 military bases within 77.1 miles, the nearest is Fresno Air Guard Station which is 62.0 miles away and a 81 minute drive.

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