Sweeping 360-degree views of the Blues and the Walla Walla Valley set the stage for this truly special home. With a flexible floorplan, it’s ideal for multigenerational living, extra income, or a vacation rental, featuring a fully updated 900 sq ft apartment in the daylight basement—complete with its own laundry and private entrance. Private lot backing to wheat fields, plus two primary en suite bedrooms on the main level. Cozy up by the gas fireplace or enjoy a beverage on the wraparound covered porch taking in the views. Call for your private showing today.
Pending
Listed by: Windermere RE Walla Walla • Emily Martin
Price cut: $10K (8/1)
$425,000
226 Balm Avenue, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
3beds
2,538sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$420,600 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceFlexible floorplanPrivate entranceOwn laundry
- 164 days
- 342
- 6
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emily Martin,
Windermere RE Walla Walla
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2498352
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Sauna
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,538
- Total interior livable area: 2,538 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 113629
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Available
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Oregon
Location
- Region: Milton Freewater
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $392,240
- Annual tax amount: $3,705
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 144 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$420,600
$400,000 - $442,000
$2,291/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000$167/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Price change | $425,000-2.3%$167/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000$171/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #727238005 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $435,000$171/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000$171/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Pending sale | $435,000$171/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $435,000-3.3%$171/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+4.7%$177/sqft |
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| 8/22/2024 | Sold | $430,000-1.1%$169/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Pending sale | $435,000+3.6%$171/sqft |
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| 6/9/2022 | Sold | $420,000$165/sqft |
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| 4/21/2022 | Pending sale | $420,000$165/sqft |
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| 4/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $420,000+55.6%$165/sqft |
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| 10/4/2018 | Sold | $270,000-1.8%$106/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1700928 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2018 | Pending sale | $275,000$108/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Price change | $275,000-8.3%$108/sqft |
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| 8/2/2018 | Price change | $299,900-3.2%$118/sqft |
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| 7/27/2018 | Price change | $309,900-5.9%$122/sqft |
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| 7/11/2018 | Price change | $329,500-9.6%$130/sqft |
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| 7/5/2018 | Price change | $364,500-4%$144/sqft |
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| 6/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $379,500$150/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,752 +5.5% | $271,520 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $4,502 +2.6% | $255,950 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,390 +7.5% | $248,500 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,084 +8.5% | $241,270 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,766 +2.6% | $234,250 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,669 +7.3% | $227,430 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,420 +3.1% | $220,810 +3% |
| 2016 | $3,317 | $214,380 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $3,317 +4% | $196,200 |
| 2014 | $3,190 +4.8% | $196,200 |
| 2013 | $3,045 +4.5% | $196,200 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,913 +7.5% | $190,490 +3% |
| 2010 | $2,709 +2.8% | $184,950 +3% |
| 2009 | $2,635 | $179,570 |
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