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.
Property Details
Price:
$249,900
MLS #:
SW25144551
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Jun 27, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
480
Lot Size:
217,800 sqft / 5.00 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1971
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Schools
Interior
Cooling
Evaporative Cooling
Fireplace Features
None
Exterior
Community Features
Rural
Garage Spaces
0.00
Lot Features
Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Value In Land
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Conventional Septic
Stories Total
1
View
Desert, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Valley
Water Source
See Remarks
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Map
Community
- Address1489 Balsa Avenue Yucca Valley CA
- CityYucca Valley
- CountySan Bernardino
- Zip Code92284
Subdivisions in Yucca Valley
- Central West
- Country Club
- Country Club Estate
- Country Club Estates
- Paradise Valley Unit #2
- SFR
- Sky Harbor
- Western hills estates
- Western Hills Ranchos
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Yucca Valley as of Jul 07, 2025
329
Single Family Listed
122
Avg DOM
332
Avg $ / SqFt
$555,080
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1489 Balsa Avenue Yucca Valley CA is a Single Family for sale in Yucca Valley, CA, 92284. It is listed for $249,900 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 480 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1971. The current price per square foot is $521. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Yucca Valley is $332. The average listing price for Single Family in Yucca Valley is $555,080.
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