828 North Balsam Street

Closed 5/24/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$235,000

3 beds2 baths2,976 sqft

828 N Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.15 acresLot Size

1951Year Built

$79/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Home sits at the end of the block. Yard is very relaxing with lots of plants and a big shade tree in the front. Walk into the large living room with a brick fireplace, and also a French door leading to the covered back patio, where you will have more beautiful plants to enjoy with lots of seating areas. Featuring brick storage and carport. With an open kitchen that will come with all appliances. An inside laundry room with washer and dryer included. Tile through out with carpeting in the bedrooms....Home sits at the end of the block. Yard is very relaxing with lots of plants and a big shade tree in the front. Walk into the large living room with a brick fireplace, and also a French door leading to the covered back patio, where you will have more beautiful plants to enjoy with lots of seating areas. Featuring brick storage and carport. With an open kitchen that will come with all appliances. An inside laundry room with washer and dryer included. Tile through out with carpeting in the bedrooms. Ceiling fans are also featured through out home. The ceiling in the kitchen and living room have been dry walled and re-textured. Back of home has a 2nd kitchen and 2nd living room, which is great for a Mother in law or turning into a duplex. Lots of storage with an upstairs attic that you enter from the backyard stair case. Has 2 swamp coolers, a newer heater and new roof installed this year. This unique property has lots of possibilities!

Listed by: Debra Michele Dibble 760.793.0827 debbiedibblerealtor@gmail.com DRE #01456722 Brokerage DRE #01914252 • Realty 178

Listing closed: 05/24/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Southern Sierra MLS, MLS#: 1957649

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Property Information for 828 North Balsam Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Kern County
Zoning Description: R-2

Building Information

Year Built: 1951
Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Drive North on Norma to East on Howell then turn North on Balsam.
Latitude: 35.636095

Longitude: -117.670745

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 067-031-12

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Lot Size Acres: 0.15

Lot Size Area: 0.15

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 2976.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1951

Building Features

Other Structures: Shed(s)
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco

Roof: Composition, Shingle, Rolled/Hot Mop

Utilities

Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Fencing: Partial
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Dryer
Full Bathrooms: 2

Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Window Features: Window Coverings

Property History for 828 North Balsam Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 24, 2021	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #1957649	$235,000	—
Feb 23, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1461378286	$235,000	+17.2% / yr
Feb 17, 2021	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #1957649		—
Oct 12, 2020	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #1957649	$255,500	—
May 5, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #415872081	$80,000	-7.4% / yr
Mar 30, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #217469262	$138,000	+4.4% / yr
Nov 7, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #167834473	$130,000	—
Nov 7, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #167834471	$80,000	+27.5% / yr
Apr 23, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #133398264	$55,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/24/2021	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #1957649	$235,000
02/23/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1461378286	$235,000 +17.2% / yr
02/17/2021	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #1957649	—
10/12/2020	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #1957649	$255,500
05/05/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #415872081	$80,000 -7.4% / yr
03/30/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #217469262	$138,000 +4.4% / yr
11/07/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #167834473	$130,000
11/07/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #167834471	$80,000 +27.5% / yr
04/23/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #133398264	$55,000

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

Public Records for 828 North Balsam Street

Taxable ValueLand$33,121Additions$226,334Total$259,455

Tax Record2025$3,643 ($304 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,976 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1951Year Renovated1951ZoningCGCountyKERNAPN067-031-12-00-8

Schools near 828 North 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	0.9 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	High Desert School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.1 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.3 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Immanuel Christian	Private - Nearby school	K to 11	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Las Flores Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
NR	High Desert School Public7 to 12 Nearby school	0.1 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.2 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Immanuel Christian PrivateK to 11 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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This home: 828 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$235,000	3	2	2,976	6,534
822 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$19,000	–	–	1,180	3,925
810 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	–	–	1,409	2,408
819 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	–	–	3,100	7,503
823 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$75,000	–	–	6,138	7,505
831 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	–	–	4,456	40,511
821 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	–	2	1,708	6,066
815 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$80,000	–	–	2,974	7,502
808 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$77,500	–	1.75	3,444	11,806
825 North Balsam Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	–	1	1,700	6,098
101 Drummond Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$3,150,000	–	–	14,516	72,745
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