Description

We are pleased to present Branford Point, a 47.7± acre mixed-use development opportunity immediately adjacent to the University of California, Merced. The site is located along Lake Road between Bellevue Road and La Loma Road, within the City of Merced's Sphere of Influence. It is currently going through annexation into the city, with entitlements and rezoning projected for completion in 2026.

The plan calls for ten flexible lots: five high-density residential parcels, one medium-density residential parcel and four commercial parcels. Residential zoning is planned at 12 to 36 units per acre, which supports multifamily and student housing. The commercial parcels are planned for retail, medical, office, hospitality and restaurant uses, with intensity from 0.35 to 6.0 FAR. Sewer and water are already stubbed to the property, and commercial pads may be delivered pad-ready with curbs and gutters in place.

UC Merced opened in 2005 as the newest campus in the UC system. It now serves about 9,100 students, and long-term campus planning supports 20,000 students at full buildout. That growth continues to drive demand for housing, services, retail and jobs throughout the surrounding area.

We are offering the property as a single master development opportunity or through strategic parcelization, so buyers can choose the approach that fits their strategy. Ownership is also open to pre-leasing the commercial parcels to big-box, junior-box and ancillary retail tenants before construction. Please call us for pricing and to discuss how Branford Point can fit your next project.