UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite, Merced, CA

UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite, 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 UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite, Merced (2026)

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UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite Neighborhood Overview

The UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite neighborhood, primarily within ZIP code 95348, is a Main market tier community shaped by its proximity to the University of California, Merced. This creates a dynamic environment with a significant student and academic presence. The housing market reflects this blend, with a homeownership rate of 44.6% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 55.4%, indicating a substantial rental market catering to the university population.

The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $331,700 for typically sized homes averaging 1,325 square feet. The rental market has a median gross rent of $1,402 per month. Recent mortgage activity, with 515 total HMDA loan originations, shows conventional loans (370) as the dominant financing type, followed by FHA loans (121) and VA loans (23). The median household income in the area is $62,551.

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

UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$332K
Median Gross Rent$1K/mo
Median Household Income$63K
Homeownership Rate44.6%
Renter-Occupied55.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate10.8%
Market TypeBuyer's
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code95348
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations515
VA Loan Originations23
VA Loan Share4.5%
Average VA Loan Amount$361K
Conventional Loan Originations370
FHA Loan Originations121

Top Real Estate Agents in UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite, 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 UC Merced Area / Lake Yosemite, 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

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

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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