$3,681 Closing Credit¹
#627614, Robin Sparks, Listing Office: Better Homes & Garden Real Estate GoldLeaf
$299,000 List price
231 N Effie St Fresno, CA 93701
$3,551
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 baths
1,902 sqft
0.1 acres
$157 / sqft
House
Property details
About 231 N Effie St
Charming Craftsman with Income Potential in the Lowell DistrictWelcome to this beautifully remodeled Craftsman-style property, a perfect blend of timeless charm and modern updates, located in the historic Lowell District of Fresno. This property offers a unique opportunity for both first-time home buyers and savvy investors, with a freshly updated main house and a tenant-occupied studio apartment in the back.The main house features four spacious bedrooms and one bathroom, showcasing classic Craftsman details like wooden columns, high baseboards, and a welcoming front porch with room for a cozy rocking chair. Inside, you'll find freshly upgraded laminate flooring, new interior and exterior paint, and large windows that flood the home with natural light from all directions.The back studio apartment, complete with its own bathroom and alleyway parking access, provides an excellent source of rental income to help offset the mortgage.Situated close to the eclectic shops, breweries, and restaurants of both downtown Fresno and the Tower District, this property is perfectly located for enjoying all the area has to offer.Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Fresno history with built-in income potential. Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Pending AcceptBackup)
(Pending AcceptBackup)
CoolingWall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Size1,902 sqft
Lot size0.1435 Acres
Year built1910
ParkingUncovered,Street
MLS #621796
Summary
- Appliances: Range, Oven
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Interior: Tub/Shower
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Uncovered,Street
- Exterior: Porch/Covered, Other, Fence
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $299,000
- Price/SqFt: $157
- Annual Tax Amount: $490
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Freeway 180, take the Blackstone Ave exit and head south towards downtown. Turn Left on E McKenzie Ave and then right on N Effie St. Home is on the right.
- Year Built: 1910
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,902 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1435 Acres
- MLS Number: 621796
- MLS Name: Fresno Multiple Listing System
- Office Name: Dart Realty
- Listing Agent: Douglas Dart
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,554 | $490 |
| 2023 | $35,839 | $490 |
| 2022 | $35,137 | $484 |
| 2021 | $34,449 | $471 |
| 2020 | $34,097 | $469 |
| 2019 | $33,430 | $443 |
| 2018 | $32,775 | $443 |
| 2017 | $32,133 | $422 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Yokomi Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.3 mi
•2323 E McKenzie Ave
3
Lowell Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•171 N Poplar Ave
7
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•202 N Mariposa 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 $17,159. Typical income of Fresno, CA residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
80%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
0%
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
26%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Jack In The Box
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Nissan
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 231 N Effie St
The listing price of 231 N Effie St property is $299,000.
The property 231 N Effie St is a house located in Fresno, California, 93701.
Accepting Backup Offers: 231 N Effie St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 231 N Effie St are: Yokomi Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Kepler Neighborhood (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Tehipite Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Yosemite Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), School of Unlimited Learning (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), J. E. Young Academic Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Career Technical Education Charter (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $490 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 231 N Effie St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 231 N Effie St is 1,902 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 231 N Effie St is 1910.
This home is located at 231 N Effie St in Fresno, CA and zip code 93701 in the Central neighborhood. This 1,902 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Fresno, CA there were more than 121 sold above asking price, over 130 sold below and more than 97 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Fresno, CA there were 5.3% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 30 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $399,996 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.