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Property Description
Classic 1915 Craftsman charm in this adorable downtown-adjacent home. Lovingly cared for by the same family for 80 years!! From the moment you arrive, the original character stands out! The living area features glass front built-ins and flows into a formal dining/great room space. Three comfortable bedrooms and one spacious centrally located bathroom with tub. A large utility room - perfect for a home office, craft room, or potential fourth bedroom. Long driveway offers ample parking and the one-car detached garage comes with built-in EV charger! Roof replaced 2006. Brand new HVAC and duct work in 2019. Water lines coated/relined 2024. Windows installed 2011. Brand new electrical panel. Set on a deep, 7000 SF lot, the property features mature landscaping and a private backyard with plenty of space for outdoor living/entertaining. Best of all, you are just a short walk from downtown Modesto!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 537 Melrose St
General
- Price: $409,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: METROLIST_Cali
- MLS ID: 226108981
- Updated: 8/28/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Pantry Closet, Slab Counter
- Dining Room: Dining/Family Combo, Formal Area
- Laundry: Inside Area
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: EV Charging, Garage Facing Front
Location
- County: Stanislaus
- Cross Streets: Lucern
- Driving Directions: Sunrise to Lucern to Melrose.
School Information
- School District: Stanislaus
- Elem School District: Modesto City
- Midd School District: Modesto City
- High School District: Modesto City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer in Street
- Water: Meter on Site
- Utility Description: Public, Sewer In & Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Vintage
- Construction: Stucco, Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,248
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Year Built: 1915
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1607
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,000
- Irrigation System: None
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Garden, Landscape Misc
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
- APN: 111-002-044-000
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Schools
Schools serving 537 Melrose St
School Districts:Modesto City Elementary School District, Modesto City High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Muir Elementary School, Modesto, CA 1215 Lucerne Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 | K-6 | 0.6 mi |
La Loma Junior High School 1800 Encina Avenue, Modesto, CA 95354 | 7-8 | 1.2 mi |
Thomas Downey High School 1000 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95355 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 537 Melrose St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/28/2026
Listed
$409,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 537 Melrose St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,222
7%
$111,479
4%
2023
$1,147
3%
$107,152
2%
2022
$1,117
6%
$105,052
2%
2021
$1,049
-2%
$102,993
1%
2020
$1,069
2%
$101,938
2%
2019
$1,043
5%
$99,940
2%
2018
$992
3%
$97,982
2%
2017
$966
2%
$96,062
2%
2016
$946
2%
$94,180
2%
2015
$932
2%
$92,767
2%
2014
$917
—
$90,541
—
2013
$913
—
$90,541
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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537 Melrose Street, Modesto, CA 95354 (MLS# 226108981) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 537 Melrose Street is currently listed for $409,000 and was received on August 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 537 Melrose Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Modesto? You can browse all Modesto real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

