$287,000
SOLD DEC 27, 2017
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,160 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

190 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2017

This beautiful home is located in North Palm Springs and features vaulted ceilings, numerous upgrades and stunning mountain views. Recently remolded, including a newer roof and air conditioner, water softener, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steal appliances, granite tile countertops, a skylight and newer lighting fixtures. The Master Bedroom offers outdoor patio access and an ensuite bath with a dual vanity and plenty of storage. Bathrooms have been recently painted and new tile flooring has been added. The two guest rooms share the 2nd bath and have also been recently painted and each have a nice sized closet. The backyard is also perfect for entertaining, featuring a large covered, wrap around patio showcasing stunning mountain views. The front yard is great for owners that have pets as its fenced, providing a nice private and secure yard. Only common wall is the garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marc Lange

Equity Union License #01407481 Listed on: 04/18/2017

Equity Union

Co-Listed By

Billy Meraz

Windermere Real Estate License #02009353

Last Buyer's Agent

NonMember AgentDefault

NonMember OfficeDefault

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,156

Year Built

1982

Lot Details

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Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: MOUNTAIN SHADOW
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Active Date: 2017-04-18
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Building Size: 1160.0
  • Building Structure Style: Traditional
  • Doors: French Doors
  • Driving Directions: Take Sunrise North and Turn LT on San Rafael. Next turn right on Mountain Shadow and then another immediate right on Twin Star. House will be on your right hand side.
  • Full Street Address: 1561 E TWIN STAR RD
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Pool Descriptions: No Pool
  • Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2017-12-28
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • View Type: Mountain View
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1982

Interior Features

  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Fiberglass Shower Enclosure, Shower and Tub, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Bedroom
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area, Living Room
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Cooktop - Gas, Oven
  • Advertising Remarks: This beautiful home is located in North Palm Springs and features vaulted ceilings, numerous upgrades and stunning mountain views. Recently remolded, including a newer roof and air conditioner, water softener, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen c
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Builders Tract Code: 5045
  • Builders Tract Name: MOUNTAIN SHADOW NORTH
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels: Ground Level, One Level
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Laundry - Closet Stacked
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner
  • Floor Material: Carpet, Laminated
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Skylight(s)
  • Laundry: Laundry in Closet, Laundry Area In Unit
  • Pool: No

Exterior Features

  • View: Yes
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • Direction Faces: Faces North
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Foundation: Raised Foundation
  • Other Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Patio: Covered Porch, Covered, Deck(s), Wood, Wrap Around Porch
  • Fence: Block Wall, Wood
  • Windows: Drapes/Curtains, Screens, Skylights
  • Roofing: Asphalt Shingle
  • Water: District/Public, In Street, Meter on Property

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Parking Type: Garage - Single Door, Garage Is Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: In, Connected & Paid
  • Sprinklers: Drip System
  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Evaporative
  • Heating Type: Central Furnace
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Yard

Multi Family

  • Total Floors: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2021
Sold by
Redfinnow Borrower Llc
Bought by
Brown Leigh Melle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,500
Outstanding Balance
$410,110
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,914

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Smith Hunter
Bought by
Redfinnow Borrower Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,500
Outstanding Balance
$410,110
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,914

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2017
Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Marilla Mercury
Bought by
Smith Hunter
Seller's Agent
Marc Lange
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$287,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.33%
Original Mortgage
$281,801
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Marilla Living Trust
Bought by
Avonlea Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Marilla Living Trust
Bought by
Avonlea Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2011
Sold by
Marilla Family Living Trust
Bought by
Marilla Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2009
Sold by
Bono Steven
Bought by
Marilla Family Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2009
Sold by
Fronda Julita
Bought by
Kevorkian Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2009
Sold by
Bono Steven Michael Kevorkian and Kevorkian Michael
Bought by
Bono Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2009
Sold by
Fronda Julita
Bought by
Kevorkian Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2008
Sold by
Fronda Martin
Bought by
Fronda Julita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2008
Sold by
The Cit Group/Consumer Finance Inc
Bought by
Fronda Julita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2007
Sold by
Barcelo Jorge
Bought by
The Cit Group/Consumer Finance Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1996
Sold by
Silvia Martinez
Bought by
Martinez Olga
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $470,000 Ticor Title San Diego Branch
Grant Deed $405,000 Ticor Title San Diego Branch
Grant Deed $287,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $118,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $153,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $273,773 FHA
Previous Owner $281,801 FHA
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $153,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $220,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $38,969 Unknown
Previous Owner $37,665 Unknown
Previous Owner $103,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $595,000 -4.0% $513 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $620,000 +116.0% $534 / Sq Ft
12/27/2017 12/27/17 Sold $287,000 -3.7% $247 / Sq Ft
10/25/2017 10/25/17 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2017 08/29/17 Price Changed $298,000 +3.1% $257 / Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Price Changed $289,000 -2.7% $249 / Sq Ft
05/16/2017 05/16/17 Price Changed $297,000 -0.7% $256 / Sq Ft
04/18/2017 04/18/17 For Sale $299,000 -- $258 / 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 $7,156 $540,383 $79,590 $460,793
2023 $7,156 $519,400 $76,500 $442,900
2022 $6,662 $470,000 $75,000 $395,000
2021 $4,488 $301,687 $94,606 $207,081
2020 $4,250 $298,594 $93,636 $204,958
2019 $4,359 $292,740 $91,800 $200,940
2018 $4,288 $287,000 $90,000 $197,000
2017 $2,349 $130,920 $32,727 $98,193
2016 $2,298 $128,354 $32,086 $96,268
2015 $2,212 $126,428 $31,605 $94,823
2014 $1,821 $123,953 $30,987 $92,966
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 17-222200PS

The MLS

APN: 669-510-053