#DW25130030, Noe Gomez-Raya, Listing office: SoCal 5 Real Estate
#SW25144551·
Listing office: Harcourts Prime Properties·
Listing agent: Zachary Harris·
Listing office phone: 951-760-1968
$249,900 List price
1489 Balsa Ave Yucca Valley, CA 92284
1 bed
1 full
480 sqft
5.0 acres
$521 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1489 Balsa Ave
Welcome to 1489 Balsa Avenue, a charming single-family studio-style home situated on a spacious 5-acre desert lot in Yucca Valley. This unique property offers rustic appeal with a distinctive A-frame entry, mature Joshua Trees, and wide-open views of the surrounding landscape. The home has received some thoughtful updates over the years, including exterior paint, roofing, and functional improvements that support comfortable desert living. Inside, the open layout offers flexibility for sleeping, lounging, and working, while the vintage wood paneling adds a warm, retro touch. Outside, the property includes a secondary structure with power already in place—an ideal opportunity for a future guesthouse, art studio, or workshop with additional development potential. The lot is only partially fenced, providing ample room to expand, customize, or create your own desert sanctuary. Whether you’re looking for a full-time home, creative retreat, or long-term investment, this one-of-a-kind desert dwelling has potential written all over it.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
CoolingEvaporative Cooling
Size480 sqft
Lot size5 Acres
Year built1971
MLS #SW25144551
ViewDesert, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Valley
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Interior: Bedroom on Main Level
- Fireplace: None
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Private Pool: No
- View: Desert, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Valley
- Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
- List Price: $249,900
- Price/SqFt: $520
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $516
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: 1. Start at the intersection of Balsa Ave and Old Woman Springs Rd (CA-247) 2. Head west on Balsa Ave toward residential area 3. Continue for 0.3 miles 4. Destination will be on the right, at 1489 Balsa Ave
- Year Built: 1971
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 480 SqFt
- Lot Size: 5 Acres
- MLS Number: SW25144551
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Harcourts Prime Properties
- Office Phone: (951) 760-1968
- Listing Agent: Zachary Harris
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,591 | $516 |
| 2023 | $26,069 | $516 |
| 2022 | $25,558 | $505 |
| 2021 | $25,057 | $496 |
| 2020 | $24,800 | $506 |
| 2019 | $24,314 | $345 |
| 2018 | $23,838 | $341 |
| 2017 | $23,370 | $335 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Yucca Mesa Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.5 mi
•3380 Avalon Ave
5
Landers Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.5 mi
•56450 Reche Rd
4
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Public District KG-6
6.5 mi
•6051 Sunburst St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,395. Most Yucca Valley, CA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
49%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Dollar General
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
GMC
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
New Country- Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1489 Balsa Ave
The listing price of 1489 Balsa Ave property is $249,900.
The property 1489 Balsa Ave is a house located in Yucca Valley, California, 92284.
Active Listing: 1489 Balsa Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1489 Balsa Ave are: Yucca Mesa Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Landers Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Joshua Tree Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), La Contenta Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Painted Hills Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Desert Springs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Black Rock Alternative/Continuation (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Yucca Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Twentynine Palms High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $516 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1489 Balsa Ave has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 1489 Balsa Ave is 480 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1489 Balsa Ave is 1971.
This home is located at 1489 Balsa Ave in Yucca Valley, CA and zip code 92284. This 480 square foot home, which was built in 1971, sits on a 5.00 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,900.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Yucca Valley, CA there were more than 7 sold above asking price, over 14 sold below and more than 11 were sold right at the asked price. Between May and June 2025, Yucca Valley, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 11.3%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 67 days, the median list price was $369,800.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.