NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2505 Balsa Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Estimated Value: $703,000 - $830,056

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$585/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2023

Last sale price $810,000 $623 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,827/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • High Ceiling
  • 5.6 Acre Lot
  • Modern Architecture
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2023

Superbly remodeled mid-century modern, cinder block home with high ceilings, exposed beams, polished concrete floors and custom finishes. This Yucca Mesa gem is almost 1300 sqft. 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms and sits on 5.6 acres, 2.5 of which are completely fenced with powder coated steel panels and a motorized solar gate, for privacy and convenience. The home boasts a new, beautiful, fully automated, in-ground heated pool and spa, with poured concrete & river rock decking and landscaping. The pool area is enclosed for privacy. Large wraparound patio faces the Joshua Tree mountains with breathtaking panoramic views, full of multi-colored sunsets and sunrises. The patio is accessible through the dining room and bedroom, it’s adjacent to the pool area with plenty of room for outdoor living, dining and entertaining. The great room has an inviting open floor plan with tons of natural light consisting of a spacious living room with skylight and original brick fireplace; a stunning kitchen with open shelving, peninsula seating, quartz waterfall countertops and Bosch stainless steel appliances and an elegant dining room that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. Home has a new dream master bedroom suite addition, with 13 ft. ceilings and oversized windows, complete with his and hers walk-in closets. Enjoy a dip in the pool and walk right into your beautiful open-plan master bathroom, that includes a built-in custom vanity, finished in Moroccan tadelakt plaster, finished concrete sinks, a large custom shower with skylight, private stall and stand-alone soaking tub that overlooks the pool area for the most indulgent and relaxing bath. Separate laundry room with storage cabinets, new Fujitsu 3 zone mini split AC system and a high efficiency tankless water heater. The house also comes with a spacious 20 ft. steel container for additional storage, 2nd generation Starlink internet (over 6 month waiting list), owner will transfer account. County records show finalized permits for new roof in 2018, master bedroom suite addition and pool & spa in 2021. Leave behind the city life and call this your home, your zen retreat or a great investment opportunity, with strong earning potential. Checks all the boxes for a standout, 5 star AirBnB; Wow factor, acreage, privacy and incredible amenities! The land is magical with an abundance of mature Joshua trees, miles of views and a timeless desert vibe.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madelaine LaVoie

Cherie Miller & Associates License #01005011 Listed on: 01/29/2023

Cherie Miller & Associates

Co-Listed By

Lynee LaVoie

Cherie Miller & Associates License #02021036

Cherie Miller & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynee LaVoie

Cherie Miller & Associates License #02021036

Cherie Miller & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,672

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 5.6 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Security Fence
  • Privacy Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned HV/RL

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Propane Oven
  • Propane Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Tax Tract Number 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0598311260000
  • $537 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,672

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Furniture is negotiable.
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Privately Maintained
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: HV/RL
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0598311260000
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1300.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Decorative
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 623.08
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy, Security, Stucco Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Stackable
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural

Schools

  • School District: Morongo Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Desert Back, Desert Front, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot Over 40000 Sqft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 243936.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.6000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 243936.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.10
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Tract Number: 1
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 537.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2023
Closed on
Apr 7, 2023
Sold by
Cocco Sanchez and Cocco Gabriela
Bought by
Buendla Joseph and Buendla Gina
Seller's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Lynee LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.71%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$760,764

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$49,236
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.48%
Original Mortgage
$724,500
Outstanding Balance
$704,548
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$56,216

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2018
Closed on
Aug 22, 2018
Sold by
Ortega Grace
Bought by
Ortega Charles
Seller's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$171,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,400
-9.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Ortega Charles
Bought by
Cocco Sanchez Fernando and Cocco Sanchez Gabriela
Seller's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$171,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,400
-9.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2017
Sold by
Bussey Victor Dale
Bought by
Bussey Sherry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2017
Sold by
Rocha Annette
Bought by
Ortega Charles and Bussey Sherry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2003
Sold by
Cabrera Louis M
Bought by
Rocha James Steven and Rocha Annette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Buendla Joseph $810,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Ortega Charles -- Fidelity National Title Ie
Bussey Sherry -- Fidelity National Title Ie
Cocco Sanchez Fernando $171,500 Fidelity National Title Insu
Bussey Sherry -- Orange Coast Title Company
Ortega Charles -- Orange Coast Title Company
Ortega Charles $75,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Rocha James Steven $60,000 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buendla Joseph $724,500
Previous Owner Rocha James Steven $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/13/2023 04/13/23 Sold $810,000 -4.7% $623 / Sq Ft
02/25/2023 02/25/23 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2023 01/29/23 For Sale $850,000 +395.6% $654 / Sq Ft
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Sold $171,500 -9.7% $175 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/03/2018 08/03/18 For Sale $189,900 -- $194 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,672 $842,724 $213,282 $629,442
2024 $9,672 $826,200 $209,100 $617,100
2023 $3,093 $248,383 $48,249 $200,134
2022 $2,331 $180,278 $47,304 $132,974
2021 $2,304 $176,743 $46,376 $130,367
2020 $2,285 $174,930 $45,900 $129,030
2019 $2,406 $171,500 $45,000 $126,500
2018 $1,073 $76,373 $19,094 $57,279
2017 $1,063 $74,876 $18,720 $56,156
2016 $1,046 $73,408 $18,353 $55,055
2015 $1,025 $72,305 $18,077 $54,228
2014 $1,018 $70,889 $17,723 $53,166
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT23015477

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0598-311-26