Seller's Agent in 2024
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Real Estate
(760) 401-3374
229 in this area
524 Total Sales
4191 Balsa Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,924
Sq Ft
2
Acres
Highlights
- Horse Property
- Heated Spa
- RV Access or Parking
- Horse Property Unimproved
- Second Garage
- Panoramic View
About This Home
As of November 2024This 3-bedroom, 3-bath house has 1924 square feet of living space on a 2-acre lot. Built in 1985, it features a 2-car attached garage and a 3-car detached workshop. The seller is using the garage as a game room. This desert getaway is a licensed vacation rental with a permit for up to 10 guests. The VIEWS are incredible, and you can see BOTH snow capped mountains.
This home comes fully furnished, including all appliances, and is decorated with distinctive Moroccan-inspired decor. The spacious living room, with its cozy brick pellet stove fireplace and ample seating, opens into a bright sunroom, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the serene desert environment. Wood look tile flooring adds warmth throughout. The single beamed cathedral ceiling flows perfectly into the main room's theme.
The large stylish kitchen has tiled backsplash, quartz counters and wood cabinetry.
The expansive backyard is designed for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment with a hot tub, large covered patio, fire pit, hammocks, and additional seating areas. Here, you can take in the stunning desert nights under the starry sky.
Yucca Valley offers a range of activities and attractions, from exploring Joshua Tree National Park to visiting local shops and restaurants. This home provides a comfortable and unique base for experiencing the beauty and tranquility of the desert.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Cherie Miller & Associates Brokerage Phone: 760-401-3374 License #01005011 Listed on: 05/24/2024
Co-Listed By
Cherie Miller & Associates Brokerage Phone: 760-401-3374 License #02021036
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,545
Year Built
- Built in 1985 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 2 Acre Lot
- Rural Setting
- Desert faces the front and back of the property
- Chain Link Fence
- Landscaped
- Secluded Lot
- Level Lot
- Private Yard
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is zoned HV/RL
Parking
- 5 Car Direct Access Garage
- Second Garage
- Parking Available
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- RV Access or Parking
Property Views
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Mountain
- Desert
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,924 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Furnished
- Wainscoting
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Raised Hearth
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Double Pane Windows
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Entryway
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Workshop
- Sun or Florida Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Propane Range
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Mirrored Closets Doors
- Remodeled Bathroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Quartz Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Pool
- Heated Spa
- Above Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Horse Property
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Arizona Room
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Outbuilding
Schools
- La Contenta Middle School
Horse Facilities and Amenities
- Horse Property Unimproved
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Evaporated cooling system
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Propane Water Heater
- Conventional Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 16
- Tax Tract Number 11024
- Assessor Parcel Number 0598581020000
- $900 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Property is near a preserve or public land
Recreation
- Horse Trails
- Hiking Trails
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 24, 2024
Closed on
Nov 6, 2024
Sold by
Yaffa Seligman Trust and Seligman Yaffa
Bought by
Keefer Caroline and Keefer Michael
Seller's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Michel Cicero
Joshua Tree Realty
List Price
$698,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-6.16%
Views
109
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,483
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.42%
Original Mortgage
$1,345
Outstanding Balance
$1,332
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$656,151
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
Noell Lance Ramon and Seligman Yaffa
Bought by
Seligman Yaffa and The Yaffa Seligman Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Seligman Yaffa
Bought by
Noell Lance Ramon and Seligman Yaffa
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 10, 2021
Closed on
Mar 1, 2021
Sold by
Hernandez Michael Jose and Hernandez Christina Rose
Bought by
Seligman Yaffa
Seller's Agent
Jon Fluitt
PATRICIA HICKS, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Felix
Seven Gables Real Estate
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
15.79%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.14%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 10, 2021
Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Noell Lance
Bought by
Seligman Yaffa
Seller's Agent
Jon Fluitt
PATRICIA HICKS, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Felix
Seven Gables Real Estate
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
15.79%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Mar 28, 2020
Sold by
Degroot Kevin J and Degroot Leann Marie
Bought by
Hernandez Michael Jose and Hernandez Christina Rose
Seller's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Jon Fluitt
PATRICIA HICKS, REALTOR
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.32%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Stone Financing Llc
Bought by
Degroot Kevin J and Degroot Leann Marie
Seller's Agent
Bill Osgood
Osgood Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
List Price
$204,000
Sold Price
$204,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.45%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
Mar 24, 2016
Sold by
Hofelich Harold Dennis
Bought by
Stone Financing Llc
Seller's Agent
Bill Osgood
Osgood Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Madelaine LaVoie
Cherie Miller & Associates
List Price
$204,000
Sold Price
$204,000
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 2002
Sold by
Hofelich Harold Dennis
Bought by
Hofelich Harold Dennis and Hofelich Tamara L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $655,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Atlas Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $440,000 | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Grant Deed | $350,000 | Wfg National Title Co Of Ca | |
| Grant Deed | $204,000 | California Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $204,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First Southwestern Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,345 | Seller Take Back | |
| Open | $282,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | VA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2024 11/21/24 | Sold | $655,000 | -6.2% | $340 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/23/2024 10/23/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/24/2024 05/24/24 | For Sale | $698,000 | +58.6% | $363 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/16/2021 03/16/21 | Sold | $440,000 | +15.8% | $229 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/11/2021 02/11/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/10/2021 02/10/21 | For Sale | $380,000 | +8.6% | $198 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/15/2020 05/15/20 | Sold | $350,000 | 0.0% | $182 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/15/2020 03/15/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/20/2020 02/20/20 | For Sale | $349,900 | +71.5% | $182 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/16/2016 05/16/16 | Sold | $204,000 | 0.0% | $106 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/12/2016 03/12/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/09/2016 03/09/16 | For Sale | $204,000 | -- | $106 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,545 | $655,000 | $131,000 | $524,000 |
| 2024 | $5,545 | $466,932 | $74,285 | $392,647 |
| 2023 | $5,438 | $457,776 | $72,828 | $384,948 |
| 2022 | $5,327 | $448,800 | $71,400 | $377,400 |
| 2021 | $4,306 | $353,626 | $70,725 | $282,901 |
| 2020 | $2,772 | $220,816 | $21,648 | $199,168 |
| 2019 | $2,925 | $216,487 | $21,224 | $195,263 |
| 2018 | $2,736 | $212,242 | $20,808 | $191,434 |
| 2017 | $2,708 | $208,080 | $20,400 | $187,680 |
| 2016 | $2,228 | $174,807 | $21,868 | $152,939 |
| 2015 | $2,180 | $172,182 | $21,540 | $150,642 |
| 2014 | $2,161 | $169,360 | $21,118 | $148,242 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Madelaine LaVoie
-
Lynee LaVoie
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Lynee LaVoie
Cherie Real Estate
(760) 401-3372
125 in this area
283 Total Sales
-
Michel Cicero
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Michel Cicero
Joshua Tree Realty
(213) 210-6716
19 in this area
95 Total Sales
-
Jon Fluitt
Seller's Agent in 2021
Jon Fluitt
PATRICIA HICKS, REALTOR
(909) 910-8187
1 in this area
28 Total Sales
-
Debbie Felix
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Debbie Felix
Seven Gables Real Estate
(714) 500-3300
5 in this area
74 Total Sales
-
Bill Osgood
Seller's Agent in 2016
Bill Osgood
Osgood Realty, Inc.
(760) 408-1322
18 in this area
121 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: JT24105502
APN: 0598-581-02
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