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5 beds4,595 sqft$860/sqft
1252 Root Rd, Modesto, CA 95357
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Single FamilyProperty Type
56.3 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$860/sq ftPrice per sq ft
14 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful custom country colonial home with new cement board siding and freshly painted. It is set on 56 acres with pecans and coveted creek front property of approx. 1/2 mile. The expansive property has entrances from Root Rd. and Bent Rd. Stepping into this striking home you enter through transom double doors into the foyer, you walk on full thickness used brick surrounded by unique solid oak pegged flooring. The formal front room has a tray ceiling with wooden pocket doors and window transoms...Beautiful custom country colonial home with new cement board siding and freshly painted. It is set on 56 acres with pecans and coveted creek front property of approx. 1/2 mile. The expansive property has entrances from Root Rd. and Bent Rd. Stepping into this striking home you enter through transom double doors into the foyer, you walk on full thickness used brick surrounded by unique solid oak pegged flooring. The formal front room has a tray ceiling with wooden pocket doors and window transoms leading into the formal room and also into the dining room. The family room has the unique 3/4'' solid oak pegged flooring and wood planked 10' ceilings with wooden beams. The built-in entertainment center and wainscoting is beautiful pecan wood cabinetry which is throughout the house. The pecan cabinetry, island stovetop with a seated height bar, Corian countertops, and a large baking center completes this impressive country inspired kitchen. Through the kitchen there is a large laundry room with ample designated sewing area. From the foyer you can go down stairs to a walk-out self contained one bedroom 800 sq. Ft. apartment. It has been recently remodeled with bamboo flooring, paint, and crown molding. The apartment also has it's own one car garage with washer / dryer hookups. Private location, close to town on Modesto eastside. MID irrigated pasture, few walnut trees and may pecan trees. Metal shop buildings. Two homes on property, main home is 4595 sq. ft. in good shape. Second home has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, older cute 2 story. Larger home has a lower level cute one bedroom apartment with separate entrance and one car garage. Many options to new owner with this one of a kind property, perfect for families on this multigenerational property.
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  • Listed by: Fred Miller 209.577.2121 fredbmiller@aol.com DRE #00554113 • RE/MAX Executive
Last updated: 08/20/2026 10:11 AM • Source: METROLIST, MLS#: 226102972

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Property Information for 1252 Root Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / 2 Houses on Lot
  • Parking Features: RV Storage, Garage Door Opener, Facing Side, See Remarks
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Zoning: Ag
  • View Description: Pasture, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 56.30 AC / 2,452,428 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: 20204
  • Area Short Display: 20204
  • Cross Street: Garst Road
  • City: Modesto
  • County: Stanislaus
  • State: CA
  • Zip Code: 95357
  • Zip Plus 4: 0602
  • Topography: Snow Line Below,Lot Grade Varies,Snow Line Below,Lot Grade Varies
  • Directions to Property: East on Yosemite Blvd, left on Root Road. Root Road crosses Garst Road but not straight intersection, must jog to east 200 ft to continue on Root Road. Property at dead end on the right
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 014-039-039-000
  • License Fee: $.00
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: false
  • Association Fee: $.00
School Information
  • School District (County): Stanislaus
  • Elementary School District: Empire Union
  • Middle or Junior School District: Empire Union
  • Senior High School District: Modesto City
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10
  • Parking Fee $: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Sale and Listing
  • On Market Date: 08-17-2026
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 0.0
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Minimum Bldg SqFt: 0.0
  • # of Lots: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 56.3
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2452428.0
  • Property Faces: South
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Shape Irregular, Stream Year Round, Landscape Back
  • Living Area: 4595.0
  • Price Per Square Foot: $859.63
  • Price Per Acre: $70,159.86
Property and Assessments
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Special Zones: Flood Zone
  • Home Warranty: false
  • Land Use: Agricultural, See Remarks
  • Irrigation: Private District, Irrigation Connected, Irrigation District
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Picture Count: 27
  • Photos Provided By: Seller
  • Elevation: 0
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property, including all measurements and calculations of area, has been obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be verified by the listing broker, except as required by the MLS Rules, or MLS. Information on this website may be from sources other than broker, sellers and/or MLS, may include information generated using artificial intelligence, digitally altered photographs or images, and is not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. All data, photos, visualizations and information regarding a property is provided “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied, and should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.
  • Census Tract: 20.02
  • Bonds Assessments Taxes: Unknown
  • 2nd Unit SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • ADU/2nd Unit: true
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System, Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Electric, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Level
  • Fencing: Partial, Entry Gate, See Remarks
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Stories: 2
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s)
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Retreat, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
  • Other Structures: Second Garage, Guest House, Workshop, Outbuilding, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Covered Deck, Covered Patio
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Window Screens
  • Horse Property: true
  • Horse Property Features: Fenced, See Remarks, Irrigated Pasture
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Fenced
  • Pool: true
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Senior Community: false
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Cook Top, Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Sink, Electric, Ground Floor, Inside Room
  • Spa: true
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Electric: 3 Phase, 220 Volts in Kitchen, See Remarks
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Closet, Shower Stall(s)
  • Bathrooms: 6.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, In Law Apartment, Laundry
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Balcony, Outside Access
Living
  • Living Room Features: View
Dining
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo, Formal Area
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: View
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter, Pantry Cabinet
1 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 1 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
2 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 2 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
3 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 3 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
4 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 4 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 4 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # Commercial Units: 0
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 0
  • # of Studio Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 1715.0
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 2
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Description: Cute older 2 story home
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: No
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: 2nd Unit Detached
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 4.0
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 1 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 1 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 2 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 2 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 3 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 4 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 4 # of Rooms: 0
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Width: 0.0
  • Length: 0.0
  • Remodeled/Updated: No
  • Berth Size Length: 0.0
  • Berth Size Width: 0.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: false
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Current Rent: $.00

Property History for 1252 Root Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226102972

$3,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2026

Listed (Active)

METROLIST #226102972

$3,950,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1252 Root Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,638,630Additions$372,925Total$2,011,555
Tax Record2025$22,300 ($1,858 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtLot Size2,340,479 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningA240CountySTANISLAUSAPN014-039-039-000

Schools near 1252 Root Road

This home is within Empire Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Empire Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Norman N. Glick Middle School
Public7 to 8

Peter Johansen High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1252 Root Road is a single family home for sale in Modesto, CA 95357. This property was listed for sale on August 17, 2026 by RE/MAX Executive, it's currently listed at $3,950,000. This listing's school districts are Empire Union Elementary School District, Modesto City High School District. Nearby schools include Empire Elementary School, Norman N. Glick Middle School and Peter Johansen High School. 1252 Root Road is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 4,595 sqft single family home built in 1979.

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