NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3060 Balsa Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Estimated Value: $332,000 - $583,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,034 Sq Ft
$425/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2023

Last sale price $414,000 $400 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,726/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling

About This Home

As of February 2023

Turn-Key Fully Furnished Amazing Opportunity To Own A True One Of A Kind Property! Nicknamed "The Rusty Jackrabbit" and Nestled on a MASSIVE 5 acre fenced lot with in the popular Yucca Mesa area this is one you won't want to miss! This authentic curated home is filled with sunlight from giant wraparound dual pane windows with exposed brick walls, concrete flooring, a giant deck, and large stone fireplace that anchors the great room. This is an original homestead property built in the fifties and with MATURE trees - pine, juniper and of course lots Joshua Trees.
As you pull up to the grounds you immediately notice the lush landscaping and captivating panoramic views - you can see for miles and miles in absolute privacy, without interference , the desert in all its glory. The main house has 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms overflowing with character! The kitchen opening up to the living area makes this home ideal for art making, relaxing, or entertaining. It's equipped with new butcher block counter tops, stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator so you're ready to start preparing all your favorite meals! Each bedroom has plenty of space that features hip rustic accents making the home really stand out! Two Full bathrooms equipped with bathtub, shower, vanities, and even more unique stylistic pieces!  Entering the backyard you've found a sanctuary full of Joshua Trees, Cacti, and beautiful rustic yard art that will blow you away! Kick back under the large covered patio area or take the stairs to the custom star gazing observatory deck where the view is endless!
But that's not all, aside from the main house there is a jaw dropping private studio tucked onto the property. This "artist space," is a fully fenced private oasis with its own unique style and vibe. Inside is a full bathroom, concrete flooring, high ceilings and large windows with views as far as the eye can see. This artist studio is separate from the rest of the grounds and is equipped with a patio, artfully designed pergola and a even spa.
Want more? Additional features include a fenced yard, 2 car garage, HVAC heating and cooling, energy efficient mini splits, evaporative cooler, 4 patio areas, mature large shade trees and more! It's not often a property like this becomes available at such an incredible value! Call today before this one is gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Karr

Cherie Miller & Associates License #01850796 Listed on: 01/15/2023

Cherie Miller & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Kerns

Carolwood Estates License #02138630

Carolwood Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,082

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned HV/RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills

Interior Spaces

  • 1,034 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 58
  • Tax Tract Number 104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0598281180000
  • $482 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,082

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: HV/RL
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0598281180000
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1034.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 400.39
  • Room Type: Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Outside
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Desert Back, Desert Front, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 217800.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.10
  • Tax Lot: 58
  • Tax Tract Number: 104
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 482.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2023
Closed on
Feb 1, 2023
Sold by
Rusty Jackrabbit Llc
Bought by
Kerns Jason Andrew
Seller's Agent
Paul Karr
Cherie Miller & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Kerns
Carolwood Estates
List Price
$447,500
Sold Price
$414,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,500
-7.49%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$439,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,733
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.28%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$314,803
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,930

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Allegra Aline
Bought by
Rusty Jackrabbit Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2016
Closed on
Jun 19, 2016
Sold by
Hagwood Cindy Lou
Bought by
Hagwood Larry Craig
Seller's Agent
Dave & Paulette Renney
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Paul Karr
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Hagwood Larry Craig
Bought by
Allegra Aline
Seller's Agent
Dave & Paulette Renney
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Paul Karr
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2010
Sold by
Arch Bay Holdings Llc
Bought by
Hagwood Larry Craig

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Heatley John H
Bought by
Arch Bay Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2006
Sold by
Duvall Darren
Bought by
Heatley John H and Heatley Diana L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,500
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2005
Sold by
Stant James Richard
Bought by
Duvall Darren and Vanproyen Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,200
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2004
Sold by
Elliott Frank E
Bought by
Stant James Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Kerns Jason Andrew $414,000 Corinthian Title Company
Rusty Jackrabbit Llc -- None Available
Hagwood Larry Craig -- Orange Coast Title Company
Allegra Aline $135,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Hagwood Larry Craig $72,000 Spl Title Services
Arch Bay Holdings Llc $56,000 None Available
Heatley John H $205,000 Commerce Title Company
Duvall Darren $181,000 First American
Stant James Richard $80,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kerns Jason Andrew $325,000
Previous Owner Heatley John H $184,500
Previous Owner Duvall Darren $36,200
Previous Owner Duvall Darren $144,800
Previous Owner Stant James Richard $76,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Sold $414,000 -7.5% $400 / Sq Ft
01/27/2023 01/27/23 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2023 01/15/23 For Sale $447,500 +231.5% $433 / Sq Ft
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Sold $135,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2016 06/08/16 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2016 06/05/16 For Sale $135,000 -- $131 / 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 $5,082 $405,400 $97,900 $307,500
2024 $5,082 $422,280 $102,000 $320,280
2023 $2,022 $153,608 $28,446 $125,162
2022 $1,981 $150,596 $27,888 $122,708
2021 $1,958 $147,643 $27,341 $120,302
2020 $1,942 $146,129 $27,061 $119,068
2019 $2,043 $143,263 $26,530 $116,733
2018 $1,864 $140,454 $26,010 $114,444
2017 $1,846 $137,700 $25,500 $112,200
2016 $1,112 $78,402 $21,809 $56,593
2015 -- $77,224 $21,481 $55,743
2014 $1,081 $75,711 $21,060 $54,651
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT23007859

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0598-281-18