NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12543 Avenida Alta Loma Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

Estimated Value: $596,000 - $772,106

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,880 Sq Ft
$236/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 07, 2023

Last sale price $929,926 $323 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,236/month

213 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2023

Currently generating $11,000 monthly income, during this summer off-season, via Airbnb, and already booked at $18,000 monthly income for the winter season, an amazing 10% cap rate!! Art meets living in this absolutely gorgeous, totally rehabbed, Mid-century modern, converted mansion! Built in 1957 by German Architect J. B. Merzenich, this was originally a bed and breakfast hotel frequented by desert-driven travellers. Situated on over an acre and a half of land, this enormous, yet secluded, 5 bedroom, 3 bath house has been renovated & modernized inside and out- completely. The house has since been redesigned into a two unit dwelling, each hosting modern kitchens, newly tiled and plumbed bathrooms, naturally lit bedrooms blessed with natural views, separate & private entrances for each unit, and designated parking areas for up to a dozen vehicles. The first unit, on the north side, features a completely modern kitchen with all new appliances, Jack and Jill bathroom for guests and the second bedroom. A fireplace heats the living room whose huge windows features glorious views of the Coachella Valley- windmills, sunset, and all. The master bedroom here has a walk-in closet leading to a double vanity, bath tub and shower. The second unit begins with an open floor plan beset with living room, kitchen, and dining sharing a wide open space. By the bathroom, two bedrooms are situated side by side. Going past the kitchen, a huge bonus room bedroom is also found, with sliding glass doors leading out to the patio and pathway to the pool area. The entire property is strengthened by brand new electrical, plumbing, mini-split air conditioning system, windows, doors, lighting, and fully furnished for an easy move-in, or totally set up for a short-term rental business. In the back patio, come party by the huge 9 foot deep pool, completely revamped with reset plaster, tile, concrete and all new equipment. Besides the pool; a hot tub, connected to natural Desert Hot Springs aquifer waters, via offsite water-well, also fully modernized with new tile, plaster. Both hot tub and pool are heated, both with equipment and an over-head solar heating system. Watch the sunset out doors with rustic fire pit and log-benches. Hiking trails lead out from the back of the property up into the Long Canyon Trailhead, which leads into the Big Foot Trail, eventually landing in Joshua Tree National Park. Property has been professionally surveyed with all lot lines marked. Own a piece of architectural history, yet with all of the features one would expect with a brand new build.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colin Johnson

Premier Realty Associates License #01937017 Listed on: 06/20/2022

Premier Realty Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Barenbrugge

HomeSmart Professionals License #02055278

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Masonry wall
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Stucco Fence
  • Secluded Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Hilltop Location
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Skyline
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Retardant Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,880 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Garden Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Pavers

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Studio bedroom
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Spa
  • Solar Heated Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Tile

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Multi-Tank Gas Water Heater
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Multi-Tank Solar Water Heater
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 644-062-026

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a ravine

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Card or Code Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,061

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Living Area: 2880
  • Lot Acreage: 1.6000
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Additions/Alter
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub, Turnkey, Storage Space, Pre-wired for high speed Data, Furnished, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Built-Ins
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Great Room, Decorative, Den, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Flooring: Mixed, Laminate, Pavers, Cement
  • Appliances: Oven, Oven-Gas, Cooktop - Gas, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Converted Bedroom, Master Bedroom, WalkInCloset, Master Suite, Master Retreat
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Entry (Jack & Jill) Bath, Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Low Flow Toilet(s), Tile
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Counter Top, Stone Counters, Quartz Counters, Island, Pantry, Open to Family Room
  • Laundry: Inside, In Living Room, In Unit, Laundry Area, Outside
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Built-Ins, Garbage Disposal, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hood Fan, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Purifier, Freezer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 328.13
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Drapes/Curtains, Garden Window

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Construction: Combination, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Custom Built, Double Door Entry, Sliding Glass Doors, Sprinkler System
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court: Room For
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Stucco Wall, Block, Masonry
  • Patio: Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Slab, Concrete Slab, Covered, Covered Porch, Enclosed
  • Pool Description: Solar Heat, Tile, Heated, In Ground, Gunite, Community
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Fire Retardant, Flat
  • Spa: Hot Tub, Heated, Solar Heated Spa, Gunite, In Ground, Indoor, Heated with Gas, Private
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Desert, Mountains, City, City Lights, Valley, Skyline, Panoramic
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Garage: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Driveway - Gravel, Driveway - Combination, Uncovered, Parking for Guests, Parking for Guests - Onsite, Oversized
  • Total Parking: 5

Utilities

  • Volt 220: 220V Throughout
  • Water Heater: Gas, Hot Water Circulator, Multi-Tank, Solar, Water Heater Unit
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Electric, Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Wall Electric, Electric, Zoned
  • Security: Card/Code Access, Resident Manager, 24 Hour, Exterior Security Lights, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: In Street, Meter on Property, Well, Water District, Private, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System, Side, Rear, Front, Manual
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 644-062-026
  • Lot Description: Lot Shape-Irregular, Secluded, Wooded, Yard
  • Lot Location: Hilltop, Varied, Ravine
  • Lot Size Area: 69259

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2014
Sold by
White Robin and White Sue S
Bought by
Price-Mcpherson Trust
Current Estimated Value
$681,027

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2008
Sold by
Merzenich Jack B and Merzenich Renate H
Bought by
Lee Harold G and Lee Sylvia W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1995
Sold by
Merzenich Jack B and Merzenich Renate H
Bought by
Merzenich Jack B and Merzenich Renate H
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Price-Mcpherson Trust $22,727 First American Title
Lee Harold G $380,000 Chicago Title Company
Merzenich Jack B -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/07/2023 02/07/23 Sold $929,926 -1.6% $323 / Sq Ft
01/19/2023 01/19/23 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2023 01/07/23 Price Changed $945,000 -5.0% $328 / Sq Ft
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Price Changed $995,000 0.0% $345 / Sq Ft
09/15/2022 09/15/22 For Sale $995,000 +7.0% $345 / Sq Ft
09/08/2022 09/08/22 Off Market $929,926 -- --
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Price Changed $1,100,000 -8.3% $382 / Sq Ft
06/20/2022 06/20/22 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $417 / 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
2025 $8,061 $623,508 $156,220 $467,288
2023 $8,061 $364,140 $83,232 $280,908
2022 $5,211 $357,000 $81,600 $275,400
2021 $5,016 $347,925 $35,992 $311,933
2020 $4,382 $310,648 $32,136 $278,512
2019 $4,261 $301,600 $31,200 $270,400
2018 $4,092 $290,000 $30,000 $260,000
2017 $3,767 $254,000 $57,000 $197,000
2016 $3,034 $206,000 $47,000 $159,000
2015 $2,965 $206,000 $47,000 $159,000
2014 $2,981 $206,000 $47,000 $159,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 22-170364

The MLS

APN: 644-062-026