NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $469,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
572 Sq Ft
$525/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 21, 2024

Last sale price $459,000 $802 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,873/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2024

The Desert Star, Howard Lapham, 1956. Rarely does a condominium in this architecturally significant complex come available. A designated class 1 Historic Site, unit #1 benefits from Mills Act tax credits. 572 square feet of efficiency provides Living, dining, kitchen, bath and ample storage all in finely detailed architecture. Interior slump stone walls and clerestory windows together with beamed ceilings of tongue and groove plank highlight the unique architecture. The well equipped Kitchen includes a Bosch Dishwasher, 4 burner gas cook-top and electric oven. A generous bath has plentiful natural light and direct access to the private patio area. Custom Window treatments on double-pane windows, track lighting and highly polished concrete floors complement the interior. The private patio affords room for dining and lounging with a BBQ and gas-fed fire pit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Johnson

BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group License #01313228 Listed on: 02/12/2024

Co-Listed By

Gary Johns

BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group License #00594206

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Dethier

BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group License #01926911

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,984

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • South Facing Home
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $525 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 572 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Garage Space
  • Unassigned Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 009000489

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV
  • Tahquitz River Estates Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,984

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$525 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South
  • Levels: Ground Level, No Unit Above
  • Building Style: Mid Century
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 802.45
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Co Listing Member Address: 201 North Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Co Listing Office Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 327-3991
  • Listing I D: 219106750
  • Listing Member Address: 201 North Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 327-3991
  • Selling Member Address: 201 North Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 327-3991
  • Street Direction: S
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Tahquitz River Estates
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 572.00

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Community, Heated, Salt Water
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Unassigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 525.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 525.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 009000489
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler Timer

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2024
Closed on
Feb 27, 2024
Sold by
Briceno John & Gloria Living Trust
Bought by
Critchlow Family Trust and Critchlow
Seller's Agent
Mike Johnson
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Buyer's Agent
Alex Dethier
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$459,000
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$398,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$60,279
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Dewbrey Richard and Dewbrey Diane
Bought by
Briceno Gloria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2006
Sold by
Popen Walter M
Bought by
Dewbrey Richard and Dewbrey Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2004
Sold by
Samiof Steven and Samiof Misako
Bought by
Popen Walter M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,750
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2004
Sold by
Wood William H and Wood Marjorie M
Bought by
Samiof Steven and Samiof Misako
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Critchlow Family Trust $459,000 None Listed On Document
Briceno Gloria $300,000 Lawyers Title Company
Dewbrey Richard $230,000 First American Title Company
Popen Walter M $125,000 First American Title Co
Samiof Steven $79,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dewbrey Richard $184,000
Previous Owner Popen Walter M $93,750
Closed Popen Walter M $18,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2024 03/21/24 Sold $459,000 0.0% $802 / Sq Ft
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2024 02/12/24 For Sale $459,000 -- $802 / 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 $1,984 $104,085 $40,000 $64,085
2023 $1,984 $107,233 $35,000 $72,233
2022 $1,984 $134,294 $30,000 $104,294
2021 $1,738 $115,382 $30,000 $85,382
2020 $1,540 $103,817 $26,000 $77,817
2019 $1,492 $195,000 $48,992 $146,008
2018 $2,679 $195,000 $55,000 $140,000
2017 $2,565 $185,000 $45,000 $140,000
2016 $2,417 $175,000 $40,000 $135,000
2015 $2,405 $180,000 $38,000 $142,000
2014 $2,161 $160,000 $48,000 $112,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219106750

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 009-000-489