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About this home

Welcome to 717 Balsam Way, a beautifully maintained single-story home nestled in the gated Laurel Park community in Hemet an all-ages neighborhood offering resort-style amenities and convenient access to shopping, recreation, and entertainment. This thoughtfully designed home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1,217 square feet of living space, including a spacious primary suite and a private junior suite, making it ideal for guests, extended family, or a home office. The home sits on a 4,792 square foot lot with attractive curb appeal highlighted by a wide driveway, mature shade tree, and easy-care landscaping. Inside, the open floor plan creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The entry opens to a light-filled family room with soaring ceilings and a tile fireplace with wood mantle. The living space flows seamlessly into the dining area with sliding glass doors leading to the backyard. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinetry, tile countertops, and a water filtration system under the sink. The spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, an upgraded ceiling fan, and a walk-in closet. The ensuite bathroom includes dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Down the hall is a generously sized junior suite with its own walk-in closet. Additional interior highlights include designer two-tone paint, Berber carpet flooring, custom window treatments, and an indoor laundry room with built-in cabinetry. Step outside to a spacious backyard with mature fruit trees, offering a wonderful opportunity to design your own outdoor retreat. Laurel Park residents enjoy gated security and community amenities including a pool, spa, clubhouse, and onsite RV parking available for approximately $25 per month. The location provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment including Soboba Casino Resort just minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Diamond Valley Lake Recreation Area. The home is also about 45 minutes to Palm Springs and approximately one hour to Desert Hills Premium Outlets.

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Public-record history for this property.

🌊 Flood zoneX / Low/Medium Risk
🏷 Last sold$348,000 · Apr 2023
📋 Assessed value$369,298
💵 Annual tax$4,222
🏫 School districtHemet Unified School District

MLS #26046808MR

🔥 Risk & insurability

🔥 Fire hazard zoneNot in a State-designated fire hazard zone
🌊 FEMA flood zoneZone X — minimal/moderate flood risk

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · CAL FIRE 2024 FHSZ

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$2,412
Principal & interest$1,947
Property tax$353
Home insurance$112
Down payment: $77,000Loan: $308,000

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