436 Balsam Street

Closed 9/7/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$110,000

3 beds1 bath1,065 sqft

436 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1951Year Built

$103/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This three bedroom home is being sold as is and needs work. Detached two car garage . This property has a lot of potential so think about what could be: a second bath?? nConvert garage to an separate studio? Large lot in a great central area.This three bedroom home is being sold as is and needs work. Detached two car garage . This property has a lot of potential so think about what could be: a second bath?? nConvert garage to an separate studio? Large lot in a great central area.

Listed by: Carole A. Vaughn 760.446.6561 carole@vaughnrealty.com DRE #00742584 Brokerage DRE #00742584 • Vaughn Realty

Listing closed: 09/07/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Southern Sierra MLS, MLS#: 2603168

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 436 Balsam Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Kern County
Zoning Description: R-1

Building Information

Year Built: 1951
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Home is on N/E corner of Las Flores and Balsam
Latitude: 35.628619

Longitude: -117.670967

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 067-121-14

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Landscaped
Lot Size Acres: 0.17

Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 67x120

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 1065.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1951

Building Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition

Utilities

Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Curbs

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Has Basement: No

Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
Water Heater: Gas

Property History for 436 Balsam Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 7, 2022	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #2603168	$110,000	—
Aug 29, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1496906119	$110,000	—
Aug 11, 2022	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #2603168		—
Jul 25, 2022	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #2603168	$125,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/07/2022	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #2603168	$110,000
08/29/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1496906119	$110,000
08/11/2022	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #2603168	—
07/25/2022	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #2603168	$125,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 436 Balsam Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,836Additions$84,896Total$116,732

Tax Record2025$1,888 ($157 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,065 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,065 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,217 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1951ZoningR1CountyKERNAPN067-121-14-00-0

Schools near 436 Balsam Street

This home is within Sierra Sands Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Las Flores Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	High Desert School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.6 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	0.9 mi
NR	Sierra View Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Las Flores Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	High Desert School Public7 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.6 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Sierra View Christian School Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 436 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$110,000	3	1	1,065	7,405
428 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$78,000	2	1	1,082	7,088
433 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	–	–	4,482	13,007
424 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	3	2	1,368	7,088
439 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	2	2.5	1,756	14,270
437 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$180,000	–	–	4,299	15,665
429 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$152,000	3	2	1,419	6,098
429 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$152,000	3	1.5	1,419	8,176
427 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	2	1	816	6,012
501 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$2,070,000	–	–	5,995	32,670
422 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	3	2	1,232	7,088
421 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$475,000	–	–	675	13,007
421 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	2	1	816	7,094
416 Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$92,000	3	2	1,424	7,088
436 North Sanders Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	3	2	2,408	14,281
428 North Sanders Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$96,000	3	2	1,222	6,970

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