NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1505 E Mel Ave Palm Springs, CA 92262

Movie Colony East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $805,000 - $996,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft
$704/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 31, 2013

Last sale price $395,500 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,245 / mo

34 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2013

REDUCED! 1946 Charmer! New pool/Spa, New AC/Heater, Updated baths, Newer Roof, Newer Windows and Doors, refinished original hardwood floors! Built as a 3 bedroom convert to a 2 bedroom over the years - seller will convert back to a 3 bedroom if desired. Huge lot in historical Movie Colony East~~~walk to Ruth Hardy and stores. Great full time residence, 2nd home, or vacation rental! Large garage with attached unfinished work room/Casita. RV parking with sewer connection. You own the land! No HOA...At this price the property is being sold in " AS IS" condition with no Additional Expense to the Seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Lewis

Lewis Capital Partners Inc. License #01164097 Listed on: 08/13/2013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1946

Lot Details

10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: DE ANZA
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Active Date: 2013-09-13
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Builder Name: CUSTOM BUILT
  • Building Size: 1252.0
  • Building Structure Style: Spanish
  • Driving Directions: 1) From Ruth Hardy Park - Cabelleros North, El Mirador East, De Anza North, Mel East House on Right 2) Form Starbucks on Ramon/Sunrise - Sunrise North, West on Mel, house on left
  • Full Street Address: 1505 E MEL AVE
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Descriptions: Heated And Filtered, Heated - Gas, Private Pool
  • Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2013-12-12
  • Spa Construction: Gunite
  • Spa Descriptions: Heated, Heated - Gas
  • Total Number of Units: 1
  • View Type: Mountain View
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946

Interior Features

  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm, Separated
  • Appliances: Range, Gas/Electric Range
  • Advertising Remarks: REDUCED! 1946 Charmer! New pool/Spa, New AC/Heater, Updated baths, Newer Roof, Newer Windows and Doors, refinished original hardwood floors! Built as a 3 bedroom convert to a 2 bedroom over the years - seller will convert back to a 3 bedroom if desired. H
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Builders Tract Code: 5740
  • Builders Tract Name: RUTH HARDY PARK/MOVIE COLONY EAST
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels: One Level
  • Playing Courts: Sport Court Private, Tennis Court Private
  • Spa: Yes
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Floor Material: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Pantry
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Yes
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Construction: Plaster
  • Patio: Covered Porch, Concrete Slab, Covered
  • Fence: Block Wall, Wood
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Roofing: Clay Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Type: Garage - Two Door

Utilities

  • Sewer: In, Connected & Paid
  • Water District: DWA
  • Sprinklers: Drip System, Front, Rear
  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Evaporative
  • Heating Type: Central Furnace, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Lot-Level/Flat

Multi Family

  • Total Floors: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2014
Sold by
Barber Michael
Bought by
Barber Michael D and The Michael D Barber Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$882,024

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2013
Closed on
Sep 23, 2013
Sold by
Palm Derset Capital Inc
Bought by
Harber Michael
Seller's Agent
James Lewis
Lewis Capital Partners Inc.
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$395,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,500
-7.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$217,717
Outstanding Balance
$55,874
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$826,150

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2012
Closed on
Aug 22, 2012
Sold by
Ashley Patricia and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley
Bought by
Palm Desert Capital Inc and Mel Trust
Seller's Agent
M. Joan Martin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
M. Joan Martin
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$229,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,400
-8.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
61.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2007
Sold by
Dirnberger Mark
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2007
Sold by
Dirnberger Jerry H
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2007
Sold by
Hendry John R and Hendry Genevieve M
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2007
Sold by
Dirnberger Eugene
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2007
Sold by
Leeches Cynthia Lynn Mason
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2007
Sold by
Cooper Marie
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2007
Sold by
Doesburg Cathy
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2007
Sold by
Henderson Carolyn Ann
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2007
Sold by
Adams Margaret Mary and Piekaar Margaret Mary
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2007
Sold by
Dirnberger John
Bought by
Dirnberger John and Dirnberger Patricia Ashley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2005
Sold by
Hawley Margaret Mary
Bought by
Henderson Carolyn Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2005
Sold by
Hawley Margaret Mary
Bought by
Dirnberger Joseph E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2005
Sold by
Hawley Margaret
Bought by
Hendry John R and Hendry Genevieve M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2004
Sold by
Dirnberger John Edmond
Bought by
Dirnberger John and The John Dirnberger Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2002
Sold by
Dirnberger Jerome
Bought by
Dirnberger Jerry H and The Jerry H Dirnberger Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2000
Sold by
Hawley Margaret Mary
Bought by
Dirnberger John Edmond

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1998
Sold by
Hendry Genevieve
Bought by
Hawley Margaret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1996
Sold by
Dirnberger Joseph E
Bought by
Hawley Margaret Mary
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Barber Michael D -- Accommodation
Harber Michael $396,000 Equity Title Company
Palm Desert Capital Inc $229,500 Equitytitle Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Dirnberger John -- First American Title Company
Henderson Carolyn Ann -- --
Dirnberger Joseph E -- --
Hendry John R -- --
Dirnberger John -- --
Dirnberger Jerry H -- --
Dirnberger John Edmond -- --
Hawley Margaret -- --
Hawley Margaret Mary -- --
Hawley Margaret Mary -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harber Michael $217,717
Previous Owner Dirnberger John $200,000
Previous Owner Dirnberger John $200,000
Previous Owner Dirnberger John $200,000
Previous Owner Dirnberger John $200,000
Previous Owner Dirnberger John $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/31/2013 10/31/13 Sold $395,500 -5.6% $316 / Sq Ft
09/16/2013 09/16/13 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2013 08/28/13 Price Changed $419,000 -2.3% $335 / Sq Ft
08/13/2013 08/13/13 For Sale $429,000 +86.9% $343 / Sq Ft
09/14/2012 09/14/12 Sold $229,500 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/19/2012 07/19/12 Off Market $229,500 -- --
03/10/2012 03/10/12 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $192 / Sq Ft
01/19/2012 01/19/12 For Sale $249,900 -- $200 / Sq Ft
Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors

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 $6,435 $485,245 $145,872 $339,373
2023 $6,435 $466,404 $140,208 $326,196
2022 $6,172 $457,259 $137,459 $319,800
2021 $6,050 $448,294 $134,764 $313,530
2020 $5,782 $443,699 $133,383 $310,316
2019 $5,683 $435,000 $130,768 $304,232
2018 $5,579 $426,471 $128,204 $298,267
2017 $5,497 $418,110 $125,691 $292,419
2016 $5,339 $409,913 $123,227 $286,686
2015 $5,123 $403,758 $121,377 $282,381
2014 $5,060 $395,850 $119,000 $276,850
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    James Lewis

    Lewis Capital Partners Inc.

    (760) 469-4650

    5 Total Sales

    James Lewis
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    M. Joan Martin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors

MLS Number: 13-696381PS

APN: 507-122-009

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262 Movie Colony East

1505 E Mel Ave, Palm Springs, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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