NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1020 E Via Colusa Palm Springs, CA 92262

Movie Colony East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,376,000 - $1,653,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,097 Sq Ft
$735/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2020

Last sale price $1,185,000 $565 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,914/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • Art Studio
  • Mountain View
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Pool House
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2020

Welcome to Villa Fontana! This mini estate in the Movie Colony East neighborhood is an entertainers dream! Upon entering the walled and gated property, one immediately gets the sense of resort living at its finest. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a bonus room (art studio/office/4th bedroom) this home sits on nearly 1/2 acre and boasts luxurious outdoor living spaces including a poolside bar, bocce ball court, putting green, gym / cabana, and an oversized hot tub complete with grotto. In addition, the unobstructed mountain views and proximity to downtown make this quite a jewel of the desert. Furniture available outside of escrow. Villa Fontana could be a very successful vacation rental property! Contact agent for link to virtual tour and to schedule a showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Dethier

BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group License #01926911 Listed on: 06/29/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Alan Bloom

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert License #01469766

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1C

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Automatic Gate

Interior Spaces

  • 2,097 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Home Gym
  • Mountain Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo

Additional Features

  • Attached Guest House
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 507-271-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,559

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Levels: Ground Level, One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Builders Tract Code: 5740
  • Living Area: 2097
  • Lot Acreage: 0.4100
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Builders Tract Name: Movie Colony East
  • Number Of Photos: 1
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Fire Pit
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Freezer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Microwave
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 572.25

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Pool House, Cabana, Gazebo
  • Guest House: Attached
  • Pool Description: Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 4
  • Parking Garage: Attached
  • Total Parking: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Automatic Gate

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 507-271-008
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 17860

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished Or Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2020
Closed on
Jul 13, 2020
Sold by
Vonwittenau Michael Von and Bogard Robert E
Bought by
Spencer Jeffrey S
Seller's Agent
Alex Dethier
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Buyer's Agent
Alan Bloom
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.25%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,542,288

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$357,288
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$888,750
Outstanding Balance
$796,813
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$745,475

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2003
Sold by
Westminster Investments
Bought by
Vonwittenau Michael and Bogard Robert E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2002
Sold by
Saurenman Mary Louise
Bought by
Westminster Investments

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1997
Sold by
Louise Saureman Mary
Bought by
Saurenman Mary Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Spencer Jeffrey S $1,185,000 Stewart Title Of California
Vonwittenau Michael $510,000 American Title
Westminster Investments -- --
Saurenman Mary Louise -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spencer Jeffrey S $888,750
Previous Owner Bogard Robert E $75,600
Previous Owner Vonwittenau Michael $540,000
Previous Owner Vonwittenau Michael $408,000
Previous Owner Westminster Investments $45,000
Previous Owner Saurenman Mary Louise $399,000
Previous Owner Saurenman Mary Louise $200,000
Previous Owner Saurenman Mary Louise $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Sold $1,185,000 -1.3% $565 / Sq Ft
07/05/2020 07/05/20 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2020 06/29/20 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $572 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $15,559 $1,232,874 $426,564 $806,310
2022 $15,876 $1,208,700 $418,200 $790,500
2021 $15,552 $1,185,000 $410,000 $775,000
2020 $8,661 $675,383 $202,609 $472,774
2019 $8,512 $662,141 $198,637 $463,504
2018 $8,353 $649,159 $194,744 $454,415
2017 $8,230 $636,431 $190,926 $445,505
2016 $7,989 $623,953 $187,183 $436,770
2015 $7,676 $614,582 $184,372 $430,210
2014 $7,450 $591,000 $177,000 $414,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Dethier

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Alex Dethier

    BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group

    (760) 808-3300

    3 in this area

    291 Total Sales

    Alex Dethier
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  • Alan Bloom

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Alan Bloom

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propert

    (760) 424-3025

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-596888

The MLS

APN: 507-271-008

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262 Movie Colony East

1020 E Via Colusa, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 1020 E Via Colusa, Palm Springs, CA 92262 since 29 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,542,288, approximately $735 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 1020 E Via Colusa is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Katherine Finchy Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School, and Palm Springs High School.

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