$445,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

4975 Balsa Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft
2.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$293 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

314 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2025

Escape the city life, to your new 3-bed, 2-bath desert home, situated on 2 acres of stunning desert landscape. The property features a modern kitchen and beautifully upgraded baths, an open floor plan and is fully decorated with an instagramable design. Outside, find a permitted pool with deck and a new hot tub to make the outdoor living experience a true retreat. This home is currently a successful vacation rental. Its location offers easy access to local attractions including Pappy + Harriet’s, Joshua Tree National Park, dining, shopping, and outdoor adventures, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a private desert retreat with investment potential

Qualified for HUD Opportunity zone! Ask your agent about the low down, no PMI and lower rate for these zones. Turn-key with so much value! What will you do with the two acres?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Jacobellis

Bayside Brokerage Phone: 310-497-8385 License #02119805 Listed on: 04/03/2024

Co-Listed By

Kattie Givens

Equity Union Brokerage Phone: 310-497-8385 License #02052676

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Jacobellis

Bayside Brokerage Phone: 310-497-8385 License #02119805 Listed on: 04/03/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,520 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Desert Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Propane Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot
  • Accessible Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Permits for Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Permits For Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • Propane
  • Conventional Septic
  • Sewer Not Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Tax Tract Number 5744
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0598131240000
  • $1,432 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Card or Code Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Country Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved
  • Security: Card/Code Access, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0598131240000
  • Year Built: 2006
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1520.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Propane
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 292.76
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
  • Spa Features: Private, Above Ground, Permits
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower, Shower In Tub, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Soaking Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private
  • View: Desert
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Private, Above Ground, Filtered, Permits
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Concrete, Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Propane Oven, Propane Range, Propane Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts For Spa
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Dryer Included, Individual Room, Stackable, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Rural

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances
  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 89733.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 89733.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 104.28
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Tract Number: 5744
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1432.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Raffetto Mark and Raffetto Meri
Bought by
Twilight In The Desert Llc
Current Estimated Value
$474,126

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2024
Closed on
Mar 2, 2025
Sold by
Live Summer Properties Ii Llc
Bought by
Raffetto Mark and Raffetto Meri
Seller's Agent
Amanda Jacobellis
Bayside
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Jacobellis
Bayside
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-7.29%
Views
239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.47%
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2023
Sold by
Live Summer California Llc
Bought by
Live Summer Properties Ii Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,125
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2022
Closed on
Sep 13, 2022
Sold by
Dominguez Roy
Bought by
Live Summer California Llc
Seller's Agent
Cece Antonetti
CA-RES
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$566,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,500
-3.16%
Views
1

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.24%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2020
Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Andreasen Barbara
Bought by
Dominguez Roy
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Poland
Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daisy Lopez
Tri-Counties A O R
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$300,000
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
42.08%
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2014
Sold by
Aispuro Pedro Z
Bought by
Andreasen Willard G and Andreasen Barbara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2006
Sold by
Oconnor Development Inc
Bought by
Aispuro Pedro Z and Aispuro Leonor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,920
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2005
Sold by
Sterner Donald R
Bought by
Oconnor Development Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $445,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $566,500 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $300,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $129,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $290,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $25,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $356,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $492,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,566 FHA
Previous Owner $103,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $231,920 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $445,000 +3.5% $293 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $430,000 -5.7% $283 / Sq Ft
11/07/2024 11/07/24 Price Changed $456,000 -5.0% $300 / Sq Ft
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Price Changed $480,000 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
08/28/2024 08/28/24 For Sale $480,000 +7.9% $316 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Off Market $445,000 -- --
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Price Changed $507,000 -2.5% $334 / Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 For Sale $520,000 -8.2% $342 / Sq Ft
10/03/2022 10/03/22 Sold $566,500 -3.2% $373 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/01/2022 09/01/22 For Sale $585,000 +95.0% $385 / Sq Ft
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Sold $300,000 0.0% $197 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/19/2020 10/19/20 For Sale $299,900 +149.9% $197 / Sq Ft
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Sold $120,000 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2013 12/31/13 Price Changed $120,000 -13.5% $79 / Sq Ft
12/05/2013 12/05/13 Price Changed $138,700 -20.7% $91 / Sq Ft
11/11/2013 11/11/13 For Sale $175,000 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $5,973 $445,000 $89,000 $356,000
2024 $7,312 $579,830 $115,566 $464,264
2023 $7,097 $566,500 $113,300 $453,200
2022 $3,973 $306,000 $61,200 $244,800
2021 $3,831 $300,000 $60,000 $240,000
2020 $2,110 $150,006 $28,573 $121,433
2019 $1,973 $147,065 $28,013 $119,052
2018 $1,794 $144,182 $27,464 $116,718
2017 $1,774 $141,354 $26,925 $114,429
2016 $1,743 $138,582 $26,397 $112,185
2015 $1,612 $129,000 $26,000 $103,000
2014 $1,752 $144,000 $36,000 $108,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB24064749

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0598-131-24