3842 Ballard Dr, Carmichael, CA 95608
OFF MARKET

3842 Ballard Dr
Carmichael, CA 95608

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,300 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$535,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,245/mo*
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$535,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,245/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Discover Your Dream Home: Beautiful Oasis in a Mature Neighborhood. Nestled in a quiet, established area, this delightful home offers classic charm and modern comfort. Set on a quarter-acre lot, it's just steps from picturesque Gibbons Park. Inside, fresh white paint brightens every room. The spacious living room features new carpet protecting original hardwood floors. A separate family room with a cozy wood-burning stove opens to a dining area seating 8, perfect for entertaining. The updated kitchen boasts refreshed white cabinets, new flooring and a new dishwasher. Energy-efficient features include dual pane windows, ceiling fans, and central HVAC. Bedrooms offer the same new carpet over hardwood, while bathrooms showcase new vinyl flooring, commodes, mirror and newly painted vanities. Outside, enjoy the landscaped yard with fresh bark, a covered patio for al fresco dining, and a convenient shed for storage. RV parking with a gate and additional driveway space add practicality. This home combines the best of both worlds: a tranquil retreat in a tree-lined neighborhood, with easy access to urban amenities. Energy-efficient updates ensure comfortable, modern living, while original features provide charm and character. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of tranquility.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 07, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3842 Ballard Dr

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1300 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Fireplace InsertHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Insert, Family Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Back YardOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Raised
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Special System, Septic Connected

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl SidingNot Attached Property

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $475,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: Carmichael

HOA

Association for this Listing: MetroList Services, Inc.

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 224113747
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Samantha Landolt DRE #01773735, (916) 365-5907
RE/MAX Gold Sierra Oaks
Bought with: Araceli Madueno DRE #01435832, (530) 312-2051, Coldwell Banker Select
Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Source: MetroList Services of CA, MLS#224113747

Price History for 3842 Ballard Dr

DatePriceEventSource
11/05/2024$520,000Sold
MetroList Services of CA #224113747
10/17/2024$475,000PendingMetroList Services of CA #224113747
10/10/2024$475,000Listed For SaleMetroList Services of CA #224113747
07/19/2018$320,000Sold
MetroList Services of CA #18041227
06/21/2018$320,000PendingAgent Provided
06/21/2018$320,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,160
Assessment$520,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3842 Ballard Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3832 Ballard Dr, Carmichael, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$480,000
09/23/25
3
2
1,300
3807 Wingate Dr, Carmichael, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$450,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,300
4650 Gibbons Dr, Sacramento, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$550,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,324
3707 Wingate Dr, Carmichael, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$513,000
10/06/25
3
2
1,053
4912 Foster Way, Carmichael, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$480,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,458
4024 Mason Ln, Carmichael, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$600,000
01/28/26
3
2
1,400
3831 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$520,000
08/05/25
4
2
1,822
4628 Belcrest Way, Sacramento, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$590,000
03/05/26
3
2
1,864
3600 Winston Way, Carmichael, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$450,000
09/29/25
3
2
1,053

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What Locals Say about Carmichael

At least 476 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Jfwj7zvt4s
    "I commute to Rocklin so it’s pretty easy…just hop onto Garfield and then hop onto the freeway. It’s pretty easy. Takes about 15-20 mins. Commuting around here is easy though…close to Roseville, Fair Oaks, Sac, Citrus Heights, etc"
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  • Ashley Pate
    "My kids go to school in the Arden area and it’s okay. There’s many different ways to take but it’s a little trafficy. I would say 3 out of 5 stars."
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  • Aligqi80
    "Carmichael is unique because it offers a calm, family-friendly atmosphere with beautiful tree-lined streets, nearby parks, and easy access to shopping, dining, and major roads. It feels peaceful while staying very convenient."
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  • Renewilliams415
    "I have lived in this neighborhood with my mom and my brothers fir 11 years. We know all our neighbors and everyone looks out for each other. "
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  • Fawad Mohammad
    "Nice and lovely area. Love it because it’s quite and calm and people are friendly around and American river is also close by."
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  • Linda
    "We have sidewalks and mature trees and no HOA fees. It is quiet and has really great schools. The houses are all well built. "
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  • Renewilliams415
    "My mom has lived here for the past 12 years prior to her passing away recently. We know all the neighbors, their kids, & their dogs. Everyone here has been so kind to us the entire time we have lived in the neighborhood. We usually have a baked goods exchange during the holidays and we come together for a block party for memorial day & the 4th of july. I would recommend carmichael as a great area to live!"
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  • Kimberley Nichole Hazlett
    "The commute to grocery stores and other shops are easily accessible from our neighborhood. A few of them are within walking distance as well. Making it really convenient."
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  • Hav2bme
    "Easy commute...right off freeway and close to everything. Easy side streets. Everything is super close, including grocery stores "
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  • Mariajose.fernandezf
    "Commute is Busy. Add extra time for traffic. Freeway and streets during peak hours are packed. Some days are better than others. Depends on what time of year it is. "
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  • Marisa B.
    "Very nosy neighbors, Have neighborhood watch here, Drone are very common, aircrafts are busy bc of the hospital, quiet and nice neighborhoods, lots of dog walking, unlit streets but very comfortable to live in. - Resident for 26 years."
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  • Klynton K.
    "Close knit neighborhood and watch groups. Great family oriented area. We love the local businesses. Close to the river and far enough away from the freeways. "
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  • Emmat874
    "I have to take the freeway but it’s barely a 20 minute drive so it’s not too bad. I don’t take public transit, but I’ve heard not so great things because of the restrictions."
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  • Marisa B.
    "If you are near MSJ Hospital it is a nice area. There are dirty, lower grade parts up near El Camino Ave on Fair Oaks. After that it is nice again all along California Ave. Big Houses. River Spots. Lots of options for schools and stores. :)"
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  • Hbb
    "You can choose the schools your children can go to. Open enrollment. Many nice parks and a variety of grocery stores."
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  • Mary E.
    "There are many different dogs in this area, so no breed is unwelcome. however people usually dont pick up after their dogs."
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  • Mama2472010
    "There are parks nearby, many with a bathroom of some sort. The schools here are good. There is quick access to grocery stores for the milk you ran out of or something else you need right away. Big club stores aren’t far off either."
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  • Shaina L.
    "neighbors are nice and care about you. kids play outside and share bikes, scooters ect... nothing is stolen or mistreated."
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighbors are respectful and friendly. grocery stores are reachable and I can walk to the shops. I can walk my dog to the neighborhood and the walkways have enough light. only the road are old and most parts needed to be repair. over all I like this area because of security and closeness to the grocery stores. "
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  • Vincent I. S.
    "Great community with small owned business and commercial shopping opportunities. Generally nice people who have grown up in the area or enjoy it enough to settle down here. Private community feeling."
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  • Duraid J.
    "Very good neighborhood and very quiet at all the time. The Omni Dr community part is very clean and quite."
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  • Shastabear72
    "People in this area are very friendly and to great area to live everybody respects and picks up after the dog"
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  • Madeleine C.
    "This area is close to the places that my husband and I need to go. Grocery store down the road and I think it will be good for kids to grow up in."
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  • Lorelai_09
    "That Carmichael is a great neighborhood for our kids and also to live in. It’s a nice little rural city"
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  • Lorelai_09
    "I love this neighborhood because of the memories that was created in my childhood. The neighbors ate kind and polite. There’s a river and golf course right next to us. "
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  • Nicole W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 years now but it's a hit and miss for the good and bad areas of carmichael, so just choose the location wisely."
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  • Emc0216
    "Lots of dogs in our neighborhood, and friendly neighbors. although I don’t have a dog so I’m not sure where the nearest off-leash dog park is. "
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  • Just4me916
    "There are many schools and parks in the neighborhood. Established trees. It’s very beautiful here. Hospital, urgent care facilities. And shopping. "
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  • Erik O.
    "Carmichael is a diverse community filled with a variety of different types of homes and businesses. The people are great and the area is fantastic for raising a family. "
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  • Bill S.
    "Farmers market ... music in the park ... food trucks in the park. Weekend car club at the local grocery store. "
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  • Shirley N.
    "very quiet friendly affordable and close to shops food and bus line there are also plenty of gas stations tire shops car washes nail shops auto shops gyms nice schools"
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  • Shastabear72
    "You can walk your dog to and around the nearby park. The nearby grade school middle school and high school are great also"
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  • Tiffany E.
    "great place to rise children great community.enjoy doing community events with children and family and friends."
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  • Elisheba
    "Great community and I enjoy living here. Lots of retired people. Although, I would love to see more parks. "
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  • Jacksjean
    "Farmers markets, special events for the entire family, small town feel while still having city stores and large country lots."
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  • Jacqueline F.
    "I enjoy walking my dog on quiet neighborhood streets that have little or no traffic. Other pet owners get to know you and your dog too. Local dog walking service available too. "
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  • Jacqueline F.
    "Rural feel during walks. Nature parks close by and many of pet owners. Big yards for animals to roam - 60’s style. "
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  • Mylenemai15
    "marathons that go on once a year that make it difficult to commute and prevents u to leave your house. They have to close off all of fair oaks and part of sunrise. prevents access to sunrise marketplace. "
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    "It’s pretty. Parks and wildlife... bike path next to the river. Walking trails and horseback trails "
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    "Crafts, farmers markets, parades, school functions, sporting events, multiple restaurants, all priced shopping centers"
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3842 Ballard Dr, Carmichael, CA 95608 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,300 sqft single-family home built in 1963. This property is not currently available for sale. 3842 Ballard Dr was last sold on Nov 5, 2024 for $520,000 (9% higher than the asking price of $475,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3842 Ballard Dr is $535,300.