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San Joaquin Valley County Seat

Lots & Land in Modesto, CA

Welcome to Modesto, the Stanislaus County seat where Gallo's wine legacy, George Lucas's hometown car culture, and a Bay Area commute meet.

Modesto is a city in Stanislaus County, California, and its county seat, in the northern San Joaquin Valley about 90 miles east of San Francisco. The 2020 census counted 218,464 residents, making Modesto the largest city in the county and a principal hub of the valley's agricultural economy. The city's identity is rooted in farming and food processing. Founded in the late 19th century as a railroad town serving the surrounding farmland, Modesto grew with irrigation into a center for dairies, almonds, walnuts, peaches, and wine grapes. E. & J. Gallo Winery, founded by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in 1933, grew into the world's largest wine producer, and Foster Farms also began in Modesto — together cementing the city's place in American food and agriculture. Modesto also has a place in popular culture. Filmmaker George Lucas was born in the city in 1942 and drew on its 1950s-60s cruising culture for his film American Graffiti. That car-culture heritage remains a point of local pride, celebrated through events and the city's classic-car community. Education is anchored by Modesto City Schools, a district of roughly 32,000 students, and Modesto Junior College, one of California's oldest community colleges. The city functions as a regional center for healthcare, government, and retail for Stanislaus County. Commuting shapes much of local life. Modesto sits along the Altamont Pass corridor, one of California's busiest, and is among the state's notable commuter cities, with residents traveling to Bay Area jobs. Amtrak's San Joaquin line serves the city, and the Altamont Corridor Express is extending to Modesto, strengthening rail links toward Sacramento and the Bay Area.

Population 218,464
County Stanislaus
Active Listings 519
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What county is Modesto in?

Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California, in the northern San Joaquin Valley. The city serves as the county seat and is its largest municipality, with roughly two hundred eighteen thousand residents recorded in the 2020 census.

What is Modesto known for?

Modesto is known for E. & J. Gallo Winery, the world's largest wine producer, for being the birthplace of filmmaker George Lucas, and for its dairy, nut, and fruit agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley.

How far is Modesto from the Bay Area?

Modesto is roughly 90 miles east of San Francisco, across the Altamont Pass. Many residents commute to Bay Area jobs, with rail service provided by Amtrak and the expanding ACE line.

What is the population of Modesto?

Modesto's population was two hundred eighteen thousand four hundred sixty-four at the 2020 census. That makes it the largest city in Stanislaus County and one of the larger cities in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Went Under Contract 1
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $442,500 +0.8%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $287
schedule Avg Days on Market 19
sell Homes Sold 22
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 57.4

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1325 Nelson Avenue For Sale
$299,999
1325 Nelson AvenueModesto, CA 95350
  • AR26134258
PlatLabs, Inc.
409 Laurel Avenue For Sale
$175,000
409 Laurel AvenueModesto, CA 95351
  • ML82051132
Realty One Group Infinity
410 Montague Ct For Sale
$175,000
410 Montague CtModesto, CA 95351
  • 41131898
EXP Realty of California, Inc
632 Benson Avenue For Sale
$179,000
632 Benson AvenueModesto, CA 95354
  • WS26016567
PACIFIC STERLING REALTY/Irvine
875 Geer Road For Sale
$2,799,950
875 Geer RoadModesto, CA 95357
  • MC26011528
Atlantic Realty
Bent Road For Sale
$1,056,000
Bent RoadModesto, CA 95357
  • MC25247930
Terra West Group
1732 Miller Avenue For Sale
$799,000
1732 Miller AvenueModesto, CA 95354
  • MC25184743
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