This five acre plus property is nestled in nature, and has stunning views of Atascadero and beyond! Located in a highly sought after, serene and tranquil location on the westside of Atascadero this property has so much to offer. Follow the newly paved driveway up the hill to the main home which has three bedrooms, three full baths, and everything you need to feel right at home. Large living room and dining area with new flooring overlooking the fenced orchard with apple, asian pear, apricot, plum, cherry, persimmon, pomegranate and fig trees. A large kitchen with lots of storage and a pantry, a mud room and more storage. There is a wood stove in addition to central propane gas heating which keeps the home warm and toasty in winter months. There is a large two car garage, RV parking with water and electricity, a two room out building and a metal shed. A large deck in front of the home offers plenty of room for entertaining on a warm summer evening or a place to just simply enjoy the peace and solace of the natural surroundings. The property is loaded with old growth walnut trees, specimen trees, majestic oaks, a huge 100-year old cedar, pines, cypress, crepe myrtle eucalyptus, and so much more which are all a big draw to birds, butterflies and wildlife. There are walking trails and sitting areas all around the fenced and gated property where you will feel as if you are in your very own private sanctuary. There is also a quaint 640 square foot one bedroom, one bath cottage on the property with it’s own fenced yard. It has been used as a rental, has a separate electric meter, and is very well maintained. It has a new roof, new flooring, new septic, an electric stove/oven combo, and a wood burning stove. There are three large storage sheds by the cottage as well. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
5.21 acresLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Vandenheuvel•DRE #01472453• Central Coast Property Sales
Contact: 805-471-1046
Bought with General NONMEMBER•DRE #02217886• NONMEMBER MRML
HIDDEN TREASURE. nestled in private westside setting on over 5 acres! Spacious light and bright home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths plus loft. Property also features a workshop and separately gated and fenced charming cottage. Cottage offers 1 bedroom, full bath, living room with wood stove and kitchen with laundry area. Enjoy fabulous views from every window while you finish the numerous projects and transform this work in progress into your dream home! Property is gated and perimeter fenced. Beautiful setting!! Please view Virtual Media offering 67 photos and more information! Lot Description: gently upsloping parcel
Public Records
Oct 9, 1980
Sold
$55,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,991 (+121.1%)
$546,210 + $613,836
$1,160,046
2024
$5,876
$535,500 + $601,800
$1,137,300
2023
$5,873 (+1.3%)
$253,524 + $275,256
$528,780
2022
$5,801 (+2.0%)
$248,553 + $269,859
$518,412
2021
$5,687 (+1.0%)
$243,680 + $264,568
$508,248
2020
$5,629 (+2.0%)
$238,902 + $259,381
$498,283
2019
$5,518 (+2.0%)
$236,453 + $256,722
$493,175
2018
$5,410 (+2.0%)
$231,817 + $251,689
$483,506
2017
$5,304 (+2.0%)
$222,816 + $241,916
$464,732
2016
$5,199 (+1.5%)
$222,816 + $241,916
$464,732
2015
$5,120 (+9.5%)
$218,448 + $237,173
$455,621
2014
$4,677 (+60.3%)
$210,953 + $229,035
$439,988
2013
$2,917 (+2.1%)
$136,391 + $148,667
$285,058
2012
$2,859
$136,391 + $148,667
$285,058
Tax history for 8255 Balboa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,991 (+121.1%)
$546,210 + $613,836
$1,160,046
2024
$5,876
$535,500 + $601,800
$1,137,300
2023
$5,873 (+1.3%)
$253,524 + $275,256
$528,780
2022
$5,801 (+2.0%)
$248,553 + $269,859
$518,412
2021
$5,687 (+1.0%)
$243,680 + $264,568
$508,248
2020
$5,629 (+2.0%)
$238,902 + $259,381
$498,283
2019
$5,518 (+2.0%)
$236,453 + $256,722
$493,175
2018
$5,410 (+2.0%)
$231,817 + $251,689
$483,506
2017
$5,304 (+2.0%)
$222,816 + $241,916
$464,732
2016
$5,199 (+1.5%)
$222,816 + $241,916
$464,732
2015
$5,120 (+9.5%)
$218,448 + $237,173
$455,621
2014
$4,677 (+60.3%)
$210,953 + $229,035
$439,988
2013
$2,917 (+2.1%)
$136,391 + $148,667
$285,058
2012
$2,859
$136,391 + $148,667
$285,058
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.21 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,064
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Luis Obispo County
APN
050-041-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
RS
SALINAS RIVER SUB AREA
NORTH COUNTY PLANNING AREA
INLAND AREA
Residential Suburban Zoning District
This zone is established to provide for large lot residential uses in areas outside the urban services line or in other areas where large lots are desirable to protect land uses and buildings subject to inundation, steep slopes or other hazards.
Other Structures: Guest House Attached, Out Building, Shed
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Horse Property, Paved, Up Slope from Street
Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 050041006
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected, Propane
Water Source: Shared Well
Location
Homeowners Association
Senior Community
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Rural
School Information
High School District: Atascadero Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 35.50367500
Longitude: -120.71625000
Other Subdivision Name: ATNorthwest(20)
Directions: From Hwy 101,exit San Anselmo. West to Monterey Rd. Left on Graves Creek...follow Graves Creek past Balboa.Graves Creek veers right to San Fernando. Follow San Fernando & go left on Balboa. Left side.
Subdivision Name: ATNorthwest(20)
Zoning: RS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,064
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: San Luis Obispo County
APN: 050-041-006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 805-471-1046
Days Active in MLS: 33
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 33
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Kelly
List Agent Last Name: Vandenheuvel
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Central Coast Property Sales
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: General
Buyer Agent Last Name: NONMEMBER
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: NONMEMBER MRML
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Schools
Monterey Road Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Atascadero Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Atascadero High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.40M
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