This 8.51-acre gross (7.66-acre net) site in North Merced, at 1250 W. Cardella Road, is fully entitled to a 160-unit apartment complex, or roughly 18 units per acre. On December 17, 2025, the City of Merced granted the project's Conditional Use Permit, significantly lowering the risk of entitlement and timing. With 276 parking spots, guarded entry, and compliant emergency access, the preliminary site plan shows effective land use with a balanced unit mix among two- and three-story buildings. A clubhouse, swimming pool, dog park, and open green space are just a few of the planned facilities that improve long-term asset value and tenant appeal. The project is well-positioned to take advantage of ongoing residential demand in a developing North Merced submarket.