Merced, CA - Uptown District, Merced, CA

Merced, CA - Uptown District — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Merced, CA - Uptown District, Merced, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Merced, CA - Uptown District, Merced (2026)

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Merced, CA - Uptown District Neighborhood Overview

The Uptown District is a central neighborhood in Merced, California, primarily within the 95340 ZIP code. It represents an upper-mid market tier within the local housing landscape, characterized by a balanced mix of homeowners and renters. The homeownership rate here is 55.6%, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 44.4%, indicating a diverse residential community.

The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $355,600, with the average home offering approximately 1,450 square feet of living space. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,120 per month. The median household income in the neighborhood is $64,809, which provides context for the local purchasing power and affordability relative to the area's housing costs.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 23 neighborhoods in Merced.

Merced, CA - Uptown District Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$356K
Median Gross Rent$1K/mo
Median Household Income$65K
Homeownership Rate55.6%
Renter-Occupied44.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate4.1%
Market TypeBalanced
Market TierUpper-Mid
Primary ZIP Code95340

Top Real Estate Agents in Merced, CA - Uptown District, Merced

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

3 agents met the full merit gate for Merced, CA - Uptown District, Merced, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Alifonso Mendoza Listed

4.9 stars 134+ verified reviews License: 1760709 Keller Williams Property Team 17+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (209) 676-1819

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mercedagent.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alifonso%20Mendoza

Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots as a lifelong resident and his recognition in the NAHREP Top 250 Agent Report. He combines this local commitment with a from and specialized certifications (SFR, CDPE) in complex transactions.

Community & Leadership

lifelong resident at Local community[6]

Notable Achievements

16 Years Real Estate Experience

15+ years of real estate experience

NAR Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource Certified

Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)

4.9 Star Client Rating

4.9-Star Client Rating

134 five-star reviews

NAHREP Top 250 Agent

4.9-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Property Management, Investment Properties, buyers, resale homes, short sales, REO properties, distressed properties, Resale homes, Short sales, Distressed properties, Buyer representation, Technology-enhanced services, commercial real estate, residential sales[4]

Cities Served

Merced

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Armando Diaz Arenas Listed

4.8 stars 116+ verified reviews License: 1168227 Soldavi 21+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (209) 724-3107

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.soldavi.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/armandodiaz1

Why selected: Selected for his active involvement in local community initiatives and support of neighborhood development. This is paired with a from and of trusted expertise.

Community & Leadership

community supporter at Local community[6]

Notable Achievements

High Customer Satisfaction Rating

Strong Client Rating

20-Year Real Estate Career

Over 1,300 Career Transactions

20+ Years Real Estate Experience

116 Client Reviews

Exceptional Client Rating

20 Years of Service

Long-term Real Estate Professional

High Client Satisfaction Rating

Founded Soldavi Realty

4.8-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, Property Management, New Construction, buyers, sellers, market knowledge, client communication, residential sales, market analysis, client consultation, buyer representation, seller representation, residential transactions, client service, negotiation, residential real estate, relationship building[4]

Cities Served

Merced

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Aaron Fabian Vega Listed

5.0 stars 46+ verified reviews License: 01807208 Tinetti Realty Group 18+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (209) 354-3857

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mercedrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/mercedrealtor

Why selected: Aaron Fabian Vega is also a dedicated community leader. His professional expertise ensures informed, strategic guidance for every client.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Stanislaus County Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer at Local Housing Charity[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage[6]

Notable Achievements

17 Years Active Practice

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, local market expert, buyer representation, seller representation[4]

Cities Served

Merced

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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