$370,000
SOLD NOV 6, 2025

740 Empire Ave Modesto, CA 95354

La Loma Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
812 Sq Ft
10,001 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$456 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Converted Garage
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • No HOA
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to 740 Empire Avenue - The perfect starter home or investment property! Situated on a spacious 10,000+ sq ft lot, this unique property has been thoughtfully updated with a brand-new kitchen and roof. The primary home consists of 2 Bedrooms & 1 Full Bathroom - and the ADU; private detached garage has been converted into its own living space complete with an updated kitchen, full bedroom, and bathroom ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income potential. Conveniently located just down the street from an Elementary school and near public transportation, this home offers both comfort and accessibility. With endless possibilities and incredible value, this opportunity won't last long - schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rafael Ayala

eXp Realty of California Inc. License #02195216 Listed on: 08/25/2025

eXp Realty of California Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-MLS Member

Non-MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 812 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Converted Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-045-062-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Kitchen 0-5YR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Hood Over Range
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Stone Counter
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 455.67
  • Square Footage: 812.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 359999.00
  • Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Shape Regular
  • New Construction: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Converted Garage, Detached
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Modesto City

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1
  • Irrigation: Public District
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10001.00

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 035-045-062-000
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Stanislaus

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2025
Closed on
Oct 31, 2025
Sold by
Ramayo Leopoldo
Bought by
Padilla Dora J and Padilla Omar Angel
Seller's Agent
Rafael Ayala
eXp Realty of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Member
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$359,999
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,001
2.78%
Views
102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.18%
Original Mortgage
$351,500
Outstanding Balance
$351,500
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$7,679

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2023
Closed on
Feb 24, 2023
Sold by
Fernandez Silvia
Bought by
Ramayo Leopoldo
Seller's Agent
Graciela Gutierrez
PMZ Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Member
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$276,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.08%
Views
205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.70%
Original Mortgage
$262,200
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2008
Sold by
Lasalle Bank Na
Bought by
Fernandez Silvia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,609
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2007
Sold by
Carranza Martina Elizabeth Lozano and Rocha Martha Yolanda
Bought by
Lasalle Bank Na and Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust Mortgage Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2006
Sold by
Sandoval Roberto Leon and Mendoza Arcelia B
Bought by
Carranza Martina Elizabeth Lozano and Rocha Martha Yolanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,500
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Sandoval Roberto Leon
Bought by
Mendoza Sandoval Roberto Leon and Mendoza De Leon Arcelia B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,500
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2002
Sold by
Sandoval Roberto Leon and Mendoza Arcelia Leon
Bought by
Sandoval Roberto Leon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1999
Sold by
Bayless Dorothy
Bought by
Sandoval Roberto Leon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,459
Interest Rate
7.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $370,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $279,000 Cypress Title
Grant Deed $90,000 Lawyers Title Company
Trustee Deed $176,000 Accommodation
Grant Deed $260,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $60,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $351,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $262,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $88,609 FHA
Previous Owner $178,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $59,459 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold $370,000 0.0% $456 / Sq Ft
11/01/2025 11/01/25 Off Market $370,000 -- --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 For Sale $359,999 +30.4% $443 / Sq Ft
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Sold $276,000 -1.1% $340 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/30/2023 01/30/23 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2023 01/19/23 For Sale $279,000 -- $344 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,394 $290,271 $192,474 $97,797
2024 $3,242 $284,580 $188,700 $95,880
2023 $1,301 $113,614 $37,870 $75,744
2022 $1,269 $111,387 $37,128 $74,259
2021 $1,194 $109,203 $36,400 $72,803
2020 $1,217 $108,084 $36,027 $72,057
2019 $1,189 $105,966 $35,321 $70,645
2018 $1,132 $103,889 $34,629 $69,260
2017 $1,105 $101,852 $33,950 $67,902
2016 $1,020 $94,000 $30,000 $64,000
2015 $701 $64,500 $11,500 $53,000
2014 $622 $57,000 $10,000 $47,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rafael Ayala

    eXp Realty of California Inc.

    (209) 325-3688

    4 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Rafael Ayala
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non-MLS Member

    Non-MLS Office

  • Graciela Gutierrez

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Graciela Gutierrez

    PMZ Real Estate

    (209) 918-4301

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Graciela Gutierrez
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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 225109551

MetroList

APN: 035-45-62

California Stanislaus County Modesto 95354 La Loma

740 Empire Ave, Modesto, CA

Sold

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