$552,000
SOLD MAR 20, 2018

1225 E Buena Vista Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262

Movie Colony East Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$315 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

162 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2025

For those looking for a home with a detached, fully livable casita, this is your opportunity. This lush garden home built in 1952 boasts two master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms in the main house. The kitchen and baths have been updated and the main home includes a dining room, living room and fireplace and extra storage. Walking out the back sliding door you'll enter the pool area which includes the detached casita with full kitchen and bath. The front entryway boasts a substantial outdoor dining/cocktail area surrounded by lush gardens and a privacy wall.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcus Miceli

Initiate Realty Inc. License #01439068 Listed on: 08/22/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Thomas

Bennion Deville Homes License #02016312

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,670

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Active Date: 2017-08-22
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Building Size: 1750.0
  • Building Structure Style: Bungalow
  • Driving Directions: Heading south on Sunrise, turn right onto Buena Vista. The home is on the south side of the street just before you reach Hermosa.
  • Full Street Address: 1225 E BUENA VISTA DR
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Descriptions: Private Pool
  • Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2018-03-20
  • View Type: Mountain View
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Bathroom Features: Powder Room
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Appliances: Built-Ins, Range Hood, Microwave, Range
  • Advertising Remarks: For those looking for a home with a detached, fully livable casita, this is your opportunity. This lush garden home built in 1952 boasts two master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms in the main house. The kitchen and baths have been updated and the main
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Builders Tract Code: 5740
  • Builders Tract Name: MOVIE COLONY EAST
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels: Ground Level
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Floor Material: Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Yes
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse
  • Patio: Patio Open

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Evaporative
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Multi Family

  • Total Floors: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2024
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Zorn Jeffrey
Bought by
Adams Susanne Estell
Seller's Agent
Melissa Lundgren
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member (Merced)
Merced Non-Member
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-13.02%
Views
127

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
86.59%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2017
Closed on
Feb 2, 2018
Sold by
Scalzo Gary
Bought by
Zorn Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Marcus Miceli
Initiate Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chris Thomas
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$552,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$97,000
-14.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2017
Sold by
Scalzo Gary
Bought by
Scalzo Gary and The Gary Thomas Scalzo Revocable Living

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2015
Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Carnevale William
Bought by
Seiple Bradley D
Seller's Agent
Bill Carnevale
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$559,800
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,800
-4.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2015
Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Seiple Dorothy A and Seiple Bradley D
Bought by
Scalzo Gary
Seller's Agent
Bill Carnevale
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$559,800
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,800
-4.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2008
Sold by
Johnson John R
Bought by
Seiple Dorothy A and Seiple Bradley D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,500
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1996
Sold by
Lee Regina and Lee Hughina W
Bought by
Johnson John R and Longoria Jerome A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,541
Interest Rate
8.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $695,000 Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $552,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landwood Title
Grant Deed $535,000 Landwood Title
Grant Deed $450,000 Equity Title Orange County-I
Grant Deed $120,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $276,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $373,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $373,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $154,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $116,400 FHA
Previous Owner $118,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $119,541 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $695,000 0.0% $397 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $749,900 -6.1% $429 / Sq Ft
11/27/2024 11/27/24 For Sale $799,000 +44.7% $457 / Sq Ft
03/20/2018 03/20/18 Sold $552,000 -1.3% $315 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Price Changed $559,000 -6.7% $319 / Sq Ft
10/05/2017 10/05/17 Price Changed $599,000 -3.2% $342 / Sq Ft
09/10/2017 09/10/17 Price Changed $619,000 -4.6% $354 / Sq Ft
08/22/2017 08/22/17 For Sale $649,000 +21.3% $371 / Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Sold $535,000 -2.6% $306 / Sq Ft
06/10/2015 06/10/15 Price Changed $549,000 -1.9% $314 / Sq Ft
06/10/2015 06/10/15 For Sale $559,800 +4.6% $320 / Sq Ft
06/07/2015 06/07/15 Off Market $535,000 -- --
05/07/2015 05/07/15 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2015 04/03/15 Price Changed $559,800 -1.8% $320 / Sq Ft
02/09/2015 02/09/15 For Sale $569,800 -- $326 / Sq Ft
Source: Palm Springs Regional 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 $7,670 $1,067,728 $188,422 $879,306
2023 $7,670 $603,688 $181,106 $422,582
2022 $7,820 $591,852 $177,555 $414,297
2021 $7,661 $580,248 $174,074 $406,174
2020 $7,318 $574,300 $172,290 $402,010
2019 $7,191 $563,040 $168,912 $394,128
2018 $7,200 $556,613 $166,984 $389,629
2017 $7,094 $545,700 $163,710 $381,990
2016 $6,888 $535,000 $160,500 $374,500
2015 $6,072 $482,160 $144,646 $337,514
2014 -- $458,000 $137,000 $321,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susie Adams

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Susie Adams

    Trinity Real Estate Services

    (619) 730-8982

    3 Total Sales

    Susie Adams
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  • Melissa Lundgren

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Melissa Lundgren

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (760) 668-2544

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Melissa Lundgren
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non-Member (Merced)

    Merced Non-Member

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Marcus Miceli

    Initiate Realty Inc.

    (310) 741-8342

    32 Total Sales

    Marcus Miceli
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Chris Thomas

    Bennion Deville Homes

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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Bill Carnevale

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (760) 333-5119

    2 Total Sales

    Bill Carnevale
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Map

Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors

MLS Number: 17-264618PS

APN: 507-243-002

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262 Movie Colony East

1225 E Buena Vista Dr, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 1225 E Buena Vista Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 and is currently priced at $552,000, approximately $315 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1225 E Buena Vista Dr 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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