1081 E Via Altamira Palm Springs, CA 92262
Movie Colony East Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
0.31
Acres
Highlights
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Panoramic View
- Corner Lot
- Palm Springs High School Rated A-
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Attached Garage
About This Home
As of March 2025Mid-Century modern property with immense potential in the historic and highly coveted Movie Colony. Sitting on an over-sized and private prime corner lot, the residence features original terrazzo flooring, well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new central air conditioning units, gigantic pool with tanning shelf, front and side parking entrances, striking mountain vistas, and much more. This is a rare opportunity to purchase and invest in a property with great upside, to customize with personal finishing choices, or completely re-imagine the layout and design. A very convenient location, just a few blocks to Ruth Hardy Park, public tennis courts, and all the shopping and local eateries in downtown Palm Springs. Property to be sold as-is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Desert Sotheby's International Realty License #01264926 Listed on: 01/02/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $27,803
Year Built
- Built in 1951
Lot Details
- 0.31 Acre Lot
- Home has North and South Exposure
- Corner Lot
Property Views
- Panoramic
- Mountain
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
Flooring
- Carpet
- Terrazzo
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Driveway
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Pool
Utilities
- Central Air
Community Details
- Movie Colony East Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 507263005
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 11, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Paul M Rothery M and Paul Maybeth N
Bought by
Prescott Carter J and Sanchez Gregorio V
Seller's Agent
Will Cook
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Mike Patakas
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,190,000
Sold Price
$2,190,000
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,011
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,752,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,746,056
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$433,777
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 1, 2023
Closed on
Feb 8, 2023
Sold by
Hundley Richard V and Hundley Sarah L
Bought by
Paul M Rothery And Maybeth N Rothery Family T
Seller's Agent
Mark Stilwell
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Out of Area Out of Area
Out of Area
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$180,000
-7.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,552,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 2, 2019
Closed on
Jun 5, 2019
Sold by
Sunshine Hope Llc
Bought by
Hundley Richard V and Reed Sarah L
Seller's Agent
Mike Patakas
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Stilwell
HomeSmart Professionals
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$642,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-6.28%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 2018
Sold by
Schwartzman Robert Coppola and Grossman Zoey Lou
Bought by
Sunshine Hope Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 26, 2018
Closed on
Jun 7, 2018
Sold by
Adobe Oil Development Corp
Bought by
Schwartzman Robert Coppola and Grossman Zoey Lou
Seller's Agent
Jasana Singer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Voda
Smart Referral Network
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$632,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,000
-8.27%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.96%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 26, 2018
Closed on
Apr 17, 2018
Sold by
Wallace Tony
Bought by
Adobe Oil Development Corp
Seller's Agent
Jasana Singer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Voda
Smart Referral Network
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$632,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,000
-8.27%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2016
Sold by
Wallace Tony
Bought by
Jade Investments Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2007
Sold by
Wallace April
Bought by
Wallace Tony
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 2, 2007
Sold by
Maller John M and Maller Judy B
Bought by
Wallace Tony
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,190,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $2,220,000 | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $642,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $632,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $200,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $615,000 | First American Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,752,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,552,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $72,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $492,000 | Negative Amortization |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 03/28/25 | Sold | $2,190,000 | 0.0% | $1,087 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2025 03/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/11/2025 02/11/25 | For Sale | $2,190,000 | -1.4% | $1,087 / Sq Ft |
| 02/16/2023 02/16/23 | Sold | $2,220,000 | -1.3% | $1,102 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2023 02/04/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/12/2023 01/12/23 | Price Changed | $2,250,000 | -6.3% | $1,117 / Sq Ft |
| 01/01/2023 01/01/23 | For Sale | $2,400,000 | +273.8% | $1,191 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2019 06/14/19 | Sold | $642,000 | -6.3% | $357 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2019 06/01/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/06/2019 05/06/19 | For Sale | $685,000 | 0.0% | $381 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2019 05/06/19 | Price Changed | $685,000 | -1.9% | $381 / Sq Ft |
| 04/07/2019 04/07/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/07/2019 03/07/19 | For Sale | $698,000 | 0.0% | $388 / Sq Ft |
| 03/07/2019 03/07/19 | Price Changed | $698,000 | -3.7% | $388 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2019 02/04/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/14/2019 01/14/19 | Price Changed | $725,000 | -5.2% | $403 / Sq Ft |
| 01/02/2019 01/02/19 | For Sale | $765,000 | +21.0% | $425 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2018 06/14/18 | Sold | $632,000 | -8.3% | $351 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2018 06/04/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2018 05/26/18 | For Sale | $689,000 | -- | $383 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $27,803 | $4,464,875 | $154,499 | $4,310,376 |
| 2023 | $27,803 | $778,350 | $159,220 | $619,130 |
| 2022 | $8,982 | $674,854 | $156,099 | $518,755 |
| 2021 | $8,801 | $661,623 | $153,039 | $508,584 |
| 2020 | $8,406 | $654,840 | $151,470 | $503,370 |
| 2019 | $8,294 | $644,640 | $76,500 | $568,140 |
| 2018 | $7,985 | $626,656 | $168,075 | $458,581 |
| 2017 | $7,904 | $594,000 | $159,000 | $435,000 |
| 2016 | $6,504 | $511,000 | $137,000 | $374,000 |
| 2015 | $5,780 | $465,000 | $125,000 | $340,000 |
| 2014 | $5,454 | $435,000 | $117,000 | $318,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Will Cook
Equity Union
(760) 774-3066
1 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Mike Patakas
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
(760) 808-5400
3 in this area
173 Total Sales
-
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Augusta Sanborn
Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
(626) 252-5711
1 in this area
49 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2023
Mark Stilwell
HomeSmart
(760) 774-2544
1 in this area
17 Total Sales
-
O
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Out of Area Out of Area
Out of Area
-
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Maria Patakas
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
(760) 464-4650
1 in this area
112 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 218035962
APN: 507-263-005
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