$695,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

1225 E Buena Vista Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262

Movie Colony East Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$397 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

176 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of May 2025

1225 E Buena Vista - is in Movie Colony East in Central Palm Springs, near Ruth Hardy Park, the trendy Uptown Design and Restaurant District, and Desert Regional Hospital and many health care providers.This classic 1952 Movie Colony home has a charming private front courtyard and archway entry, the main has 2 seperate Bed and Bath ensuites, spanish tiled flooring, and a detached 1 bd/ba casita and private pool. It has been well lived in and well loved and is now an opportunity for you bring your design touches and to 'craft your home, your way'! It includes a leased SunNova solar system thru 2043, transferable to buyer, currently $186 /mo. Lennox AC new in July 2024, new dishwasher and garbage disposal; Ikea Kitchen, and baths updated approx 2016 by prior owner. There are some original systems too. The home is priced to sell! Is this opportunity the right one for You?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Lundgren

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02030835 Listed on: 11/27/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member (Merced)

Merced Non-Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,670

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Masonry wall
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Tile Flooring
  • Security System Leased

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • 1 Parking Garage Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Features
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Location

  • Ground Level
  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • Ruth Hardy Park/Movie Colony East Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 507243002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,670

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East
  • Levels: Ground Level, No Unit Above, Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Traditional
  • Casita Features: Kitchenette
  • Casita Features Other: murphy bed. window air, gas wall heater
  • Disability Access: Grab Bars in Bath(s)
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Living Room
  • Included In Sale: washer dryer, stove, refrigerator, pool lounge chairs.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 428.51
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9300
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Listing I D: 219124023
  • Listing Member Address: 2905 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Address: 2905 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 322-5083
  • Selling Office Address: 3190 M ST, MERCED, CA 95348
  • Street Direction: E
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Ruth Hardy Park/Movie Colony East
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Gas Oven, Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Unknown
  • Flooring: Tile, Spanish Tile
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths, Marble Counters, Tile Shower, Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled
  • Laundry: In Closet, Outside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1750.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering, Shutters, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Slab, Solar System Financed
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
  • Roofing: Foam
  • Fencing: Block, Masonry
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Not Heated, Private, In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Attached Carport, Tandem, On Street
  • Total Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Leased
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: In Street
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 507243002
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Utilities - Overhead, Street Lighting, Private, Street Public, Street Paved, Single Lot, Level, Landscaped
  • Lot Location: Park Nearby
  • Lot Size: 6970.00

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Green Features: Yes

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 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
Current Estimated Value
$795,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
57.02%

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
3.99%

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

Range of Values:

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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 -7.3% $397 / Sq Ft
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: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $628,075 $188,422 $439,653
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

  • 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

    33 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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  • F

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Forrest Heisterman

    Bennion Deville Homes

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219124023

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $695,000, approximately $397 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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