
Modesto, CA 95350
Analysis of 241 Bodem Street, Modesto, CA 95350 is currently available with a list price of $495,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Modesto Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
This 1921 duplex is in functional condition but shows significant age and outdated finishes. The kitchen features older wood cabinetry, laminate countertops, and basic white appliances. The interior relies on dated wall-to-wall carpeting and older light fixtures. While the property appears to have been maintained through regular upkeep, it requires cosmetic modernization and likely system updates to meet current market standards.
As a duplex located in a convenient downtown neighborhood, this property offers an excellent opportunity for consistent rental income or a house-hacking investment strategy.
Built in 1921, the units feature charming original details like built-in dining room cabinets, providing a unique aesthetic appeal that distinguishes it from modern cookie-cutter developments.
The inclusion of indoor laundry rooms and dual parking options—both street and rear alley access—adds significant convenience and value for potential tenants.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 680, other record living area = 1360.
With a total of 680 square feet, the living areas are quite compact, which may restrict the tenant pool to individuals or small households and limit the maximum rental ceiling.
The reliance on wall-to-wall carpeting and the property's 1920s vintage suggest that modern cosmetic upgrades or infrastructure improvements may be necessary to maximize market value.
239 and 241 quaint duplex located in convenient downtown neighborhood. Dining room with built-in cabinets, indoor laundry room, gas stove, refrigerator. There is wall-to-wall carpeting throughout the living room, bedroom, dining area. Each unit is the same. Street parking and parking in back of each unit off of the alley.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 5.5 | 33% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.5 | 50% |
| Square foot | 680 | 1,682 | 17% |
| Lot Size | 7,000 | 7,300.5 | 50% |
| Price | $495.0K | $537.5K | 17% |
| Price per sq ft | $728 | $426 | 83% |
| Built year | 1921 | 1973 | 17% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 51 | 110 | 17% |
Mar 6, 2026
$495,000
$525,000
-6% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Mar 2, 2026
$525,000
Initial Listing
Aug 27, 2018
$227,000
Public Record