$1,800,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2024
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,460 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$732 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

238 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to this stunning mid-century home located in the famed Movie Colony East neighborhood. Having been the former home of famed singers, Keely Smith and Louis Prima, this property provides a touch of celebrity provenance.With 2460 square feet of living space, this residence provides the setting for a luxurious and comfortable PS lifestyle. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by high wooden tongue and groove ceilings that create an open and airy atmosphere. This smart home features SONOS surround sound throughout, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Additionally, the Southern exposure floods the great room with natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.The chef's kitchen is a culinary delight, boasting quartz counters, a Fisher and Paykel gas oven and stove, and a convenient open layout. The windowed kitchen fills the space with natural light, creating an inspiring environment for cooking and gathering.The primary bedroom is a private oasis, featuring spectacular mountain views, an ensuite bathroom and large walk-in closet, offering both luxury and functionality.Step outside to enjoy the expansive back yard with stunning pool, spa and outdoor kitchen. The private backyard is perfect for either entertaining, outdoor activities or relaxation. For added peace of mind and ease ownership, the property is equipped with a security system, video security, owned solar, automatic sprinklers and WiFi thermostats.Don't hesitate in making it your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Vaccaro

Compass License #01898368 Listed on: 03/06/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Unknown Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,217

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Home has North and South Exposure
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,460 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Porte-Cochere
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Features
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Heating System

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Pool Sweep
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Katherine Finchy Elementary School
  • Raymond Cree Middle School
  • Palm Springs High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Ruth Hardy Park/Movie Colony East Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 507141030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,217

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North, Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mid Century
  • Entry Location: Living Room, Main Level
  • Included In Sale: Thinker statue in the backyard.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 772.36
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9500
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: Coachella Valley Water District
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Listing I D: 219109545
  • Listing Member Address: 830 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste2, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Address: 830 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste2, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 820-2629
  • Selling Office Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Street Direction: E
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Ruth Hardy Park/Movie Colony East
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Gas Cooktop, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms, Walk In Closet, Primary Retreat, Primary Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths, Remodeled, Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Remodeled, Island, Granite Slab Counters
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2460.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone, Stucco
  • Other Features: Solar System Owned
  • Roofing: Foam
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Pool Sweep
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Salt Water, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Circular Driveway, Porte-Cochere, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
  • Total Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 11.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Garage
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Solar
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 507141030
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.3100
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Single Lot, Yard, Utilities Underground, Street Public, Fenced, Level, Lawn, Landscaped
  • Lot Size: 13504.00

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Green Features: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Rental Restrictions: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Katherine Finchy
  • High School: Palm Springs
  • Junior Middle School: Raymond Cree
  • School District: Palm Springs Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2024
Closed on
Nov 7, 2024
Sold by
Joyner Homchick Property Trust and Joyner Byron D
Bought by
Rodriguez William Frank
Seller's Agent
Tony Vaccaro
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Unknown Member
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$300,000
-14.29%
Views
60
Current Estimated Value
$1,948,451

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$148,451
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,530,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,518,329
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$216,908

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Byron Joyner
Bought by
Joyner Homchick Property Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2020
Sold by
Flippin Looney Llc
Bought by
Joyner Byron and Homchick Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2018
Sold by
Prima Toni Elizabeth
Bought by
Flippin Looney Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2016
Sold by
Smith Edward L
Bought by
Oneil Edward L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Interest Rate
3.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2014
Sold by
Prima Toni Elizabeth
Bought by
Prima Toni Elizabeth and Keely Smith Revocable Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2011
Sold by
Smith Keely
Bought by
Smith Keely and Keely Smith Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2006
Sold by
Prima Dorothy K and Smith Keely
Bought by
Smith Keely
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,800,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,300,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $602,500 First American Title Company
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,530,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,530,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $900,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Sold $1,800,000 -5.3% $732 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2024 08/27/24 Price Changed $1,900,000 -9.5% $772 / Sq Ft
05/21/2024 05/21/24 For Sale $2,100,000 0.0% $854 / Sq Ft
05/21/2024 05/21/24 Price Changed $2,100,000 -4.5% $854 / Sq Ft
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 For Sale $2,200,000 +265.1% $894 / Sq Ft
12/11/2018 12/11/18 Sold $602,500 -0.4% $337 / Sq Ft
12/09/2018 12/09/18 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2018 09/20/18 For Sale $605,000 -- $339 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $17,217 $1,800,000 $540,001 $1,259,999
2023 $17,217 $1,366,529 $409,958 $956,571
2022 $17,569 $1,339,735 $401,920 $937,815
2021 $17,209 $1,313,467 $394,040 $919,427
2020 $7,905 $614,549 $76,501 $538,048
2019 $7,769 $602,500 $75,001 $527,499
2018 $6,999 $540,458 $120,098 $420,360
2017 $6,896 $529,862 $117,744 $412,118
2016 $5,761 $444,000 $99,000 $345,000
2015 $5,562 $440,000 $98,000 $342,000
2014 $5,245 $411,000 $91,000 $320,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219109545

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 507-141-030