717 Balsam Way
Hemet, CA 92545
Listing broker / agent: Marco Real Estate Group · Marcos Orozco · 949-677-1233 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26046808 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 17:38 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26046808
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,217 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1989
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 148
Building
- Year built
- 1989
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Drywall, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Counters, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Accessibility features
- No Stairs
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, See Remarks
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Patio / porch
- None
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Close To Clubhouse, Front Yard, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Community features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Pool, Spa Hot Tub
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $118.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- Middle / junior school
- Diamond Valley
- High school
- West Valley
- High school district
- Hemet Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | Not reported | 1.0 mi |
| McSweeny Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | Not reported | 1.3 mi |
| Diamond Valley Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
| West Valley High (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | 9–12 | 1.5 mi |
| Hemet Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
| Harmony Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Jacob Wiens Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
| Alessandro High (school website, opens in a new tab) Hemet Unified · Hemet | 9–12 | 1.9 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $340,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $399,900
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $360,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-08-30 15:04 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 02:07 | $340,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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