$772,745Average Value$351Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
Peaceful rural living in McSwain, a community within Atwater
A well-regarded neighborhood of Atwater, McSwain is calm, with less going on than the northern section of town. McSwain residents rely on the busier area for retail, municipal parks and events, but many of them prefer it that way. “A lot of people like the McSwain community. You can get a home with some land, often about 2 acres, so they have a lot of space to themselves,” says Realtor Norma Lopez, who works with Keller Williams Property Team and has over a decade of experience in the area. In McSwain, people can choose to live on a farm or in a high-end contemporary home, but either way, they get a slower-paced atmosphere. “There’s a quieter life out there, but it’s still close to Merced,” Lopez says.
Large custom built homes sit against the backdrop of quiet farmland in McSwain.
Horses can be found in the yards of many properties in the McSwain area.
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Farms, upscale contemporary homes and midcentury ranch-style houses in McSwain
McSwain is a completely residential area south of the busier downtown area of Atwater, which makes McSwain a quiet, secluded place to live. “The homes are bigger and have more land, so it’s the prestigious part of Atwater,” Lopez says. In fact, the median lot size in McSwain is an acre. The western side of the community has contemporary homes built from the 1990s through the 2000s. Many have well-groomed yards often landscaped with stone paths, roses and palm trees. In the central part of the neighborhood, there are mostly midcentury ranch-style homes, while the outskirts and the eastern side of McSwain offer a more rural feel. Here, residents often live on acres of pastures, with horse ranches and farms. “A good thing about rural areas is they qualify for USDA loans with no money down. That’s a big draw for McSwain,” Lopez says. For pricing, farmhouses with barns range from $1.3 to $1.8 million, while contemporary four-bedroom houses range from $900,000 to $1.2 million. Midcentury ranch-style homes go from $600,000 to $800,000.
Farmhouses sit on productive agricultural land throughout the McSwain area.
McSwain features many large Contemporary style homes.
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McSwain Elementary School, Buhach Colony High School and higher education
Teaching kindergarten through eighth grade, McSwain Elementary School has a B rating on Niche. Buhach Colony High School has a B-plus and career pathways like hospitality, tourism and recreation; transportation; and engineering and architecture. Nearby higher education options include the University of California Merced and Merced College.
McSwain Elementary School serves grades K-8 in the McSwain area.
Buhach Colony High School serves grades 9-12 in Atwater.
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Castle Air Museum and the Atwater Flea & Farmers Market
Castle Air Museum, the biggest attraction in Atwater, takes visitors through the history of aviation and has exhibits that include over 40 planes from World War II and a nuclear bomb shell from the Cold War. “I was restoring a Huey that went from Vietnam and Korea to the Ohio National Guard. We had it for 20 years, and we just redid it, so it’s supposed to go out on display soon,” says Jared Heines, crew chief at the Castle Air Museum and Realtor with Keller Williams Property Team. The museum also has events like Open Cockpit Day, which allow the public to go into many of the aircrafts’ cockpits and interiors. Another big event is the Atwater Flea & Farmers Market, located 5 miles northwest of McSwain. On Thursdays and Sundays, over 3,000 locals shop for clothing, fresh produce and food.
Find fresh produce and more at the Atwater Flea & Farmers Market near McSwain.
Check out the vintage aircraft on display at Castle Air Museum near McSwain.
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Restaurants and big box stores in Atwater
Although McSwain doesn’t have any restaurants, residents only have to drive a couple miles north to go out to eat in Atwater. Tary Boscolo's serves Italian entrees like pasta and calzones, with outdoor patio seating. At Fosters Freeze, patrons can order burgers and banana splits in a no-frills, old-school setting. One of the main retail areas of Atwater is the Applegate Ranch Shopping Center, which has a Walmart Supercenter for groceries and other familiar stores like Target and Petco.
Downtown Atwater and Applegate Ranch Shopping Center are a short drive from McSwain.
Residents of McSwain can find fresh produce at Valley Foods Supermarket.
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A 5-mile drive to downtown Merced
McSwain is a car-dependent community. It’s about 5 miles west of downtown Merced via state Route 140. The neighborhood’s adjacent to U.S. Route 99, known as the Golden State Highway. This is a popular route for drives to Modesto and Fresno. Dignity Health Hospital - Mercy Medical Center is about 10 miles from McSwain. The closest major airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport, about 70 miles away.
Veteran's Memorial Park and more recreation options
With such large housing lots, residents in McSwain get a taste of the outdoors in their own backyards — but for municipal parks and recreation, they can go into Atwater. Veteran's Memorial Park is a popular spot for families, with a splash pad and a playground. The park also has a picnic pavilion and basketball courts. Sports-oriented Osborn Park offers tennis courts, a skatepark and ballfields that host Little League games. This park also has an adult softball league. The Rancho Del Rey Golf Club has a semiprivate 18-hole course and a clubhouse with a restaurant called The Handicap Café and Lounge.
Spend an afternoon with the family at Veteran's Memorial Park in Atwater.
Kids enjoy the playground at Osborn Park in Atwater.
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Parks in this Area
Osborn Park
Ralston Park
Heller Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Andy Albiani Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
McSwain
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McSwain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McSwain, Atwater sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in McSwain, Atwater over the last 12 months is $772,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,834
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,299
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,755
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.1%
College Graduates
35.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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