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3669 Balsa Ave, Yucca Valley, CA, 92284

3beds
2baths
1,040sqft
$425,000
$409price/sqft
$3,081/moest. monthly cost
$123,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located in the coveted Yucca Mesa area, where there is no cap on short-term rental permits, this fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom desert home is ready to generate income (Owners have 4.93 rating on AIRBNB) or serve as your ultimate personal getaway. The spacious backyard is an entertainer's dream, complete with a hot tub and hammocks, all beneath some of the most breathtaking starry skies. Inside, the fun continues with a ping pong table, meditation area, and games — all included with the home. A long driveway adds privacy and enough space for RV parking, while the interior is move-in ready. Step outside your door and you're just minutes from the Joshua Tree West Entrance (Visitor Center), with everyday conveniences like Walmart, Home Depot, and a great selection of local restaurants and shops all close by. Whether you're an investor looking for a high-demand desert rental or a buyer seeking a true desert escape, this is the one you’ve been waiting for!

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
3/10
4/10
Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades 9-125.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2005

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Water Heater,Dryer,Washer
  • Laundry features: In Garage

Bathroom

  • Features: Walk-In Shower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Separate/Formal Dining Room,Furnished
  • Window features: Roller Shields
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: See Remarks
  • Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0598421070000
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: front door/garage
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: None
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Private
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Desert

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.44 Acres
  • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Wildfire
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Landslide

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Bernardino County and California

Earthquake
Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,149$25,788
Home Insurance *$149$1,788
Property Taxes $385$4,620
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$3,081$36,972
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$105,634/yr
40% on housing$92,430/yr
45% on housing$82,160/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.4%
10.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.6%
2.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$409This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 92284$222
San Bernardino County$268

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 92284$275
San Bernardino County$319

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-11Listed for sale$425,000
2023-06-30Listing removed--
2023-06-09Listed for rent$3,500
2022-06-07Sold$400,000
2022-05-21Contingent$378,500
2022-05-14Listed for sale$378,500
2018-03-27Sold$157,500
2018-03-05Pending sale$159,900
2018-03-03Listed for sale$159,900
2018-01-09Listing removed$149,999
2018-01-05Listed for sale$149,999
2017-12-06Listing removed$149,999
2017-08-26Listed for sale$149,999
2014-10-16Listing removed$139,900
2014-09-24Listing removed$850
2014-08-22Listed for sale$139,900
2014-07-02Price change$850
2014-03-26Price change$925
2014-02-21Listed for rent$900
2014-01-11Listing removed$925
2013-07-11Listed for rent$925
2005-05-04Sold$156,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentWENDY HUI
BrokerageMANREALTY.COM

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