NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1637 E Mel Ave Palm Springs, CA 92262

Movie Colony East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $710,000 - $1,006,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,674 Sq Ft
$501/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 4, 2012

Last sale price $260,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 222% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,934 / mo

144 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2012

Just APPROVED SHORT SALE......Won't last!!!!!!Contemporary, light filled home built in 1995 in centrally located Ruth Hardy Park. Easy to maintain tile thru out. Open kitchen, separate dining room. RV parking with water&electric. New foam roof(5 years old), new pool pump (1year)and Hvac (5years)serviced every year. Fenced private pool with mountain views. Short sale and has lender approval.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lana Fears

Karen Joy Properties License #01253290 Listed on: 01/05/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Welberry

HomeSmart License #01439966

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1995

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: SUNRISE
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Disability Access: Parking, Wheelchair Adaptable
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Building Size: 1674.0
  • Building Structure Style: Contemporary
  • Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Driving Directions: Corner Sunrise and Mel
  • Full Street Address: 1637 E Mel AVE
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Descriptions: Community Pool, Fenced, Heated And Filtered, Private Pool
  • Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2016-05-02
  • Property Condition: Repair Cosmetic
  • Spa Descriptions: Heated, Private Spa
  • View Type: Mountain View, Pool View
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1995

Interior Features

  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Double Oven
  • Advertising Remarks: Just APPROVED SHORT SALE......Won't last!!!!!!Contemporary, light filled home built in 1995 in centrally located Ruth Hardy Park. Easy to maintain tile thru out. Open kitchen, separate dining room. RV parking with water&electric. New foam roof(5 years old
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Builders Tract Code: 5740
  • Builders Tract Name: RUTH HARDY PARK/MOVIE COLONY EAST
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels: One Level
  • Spa: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Storage Space
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Floor Material: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Yes
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Direction Faces: Faces North
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Patio: Patio Open
  • Community Features: Rv Access/Prkg
  • Fence: Block Wall, Partially Fenced
  • Windows: Window Blinds
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Water: Water District

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway - Concrete
  • Parking Type: Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Is Attached, Parking for Guests - Onsite, RV Access, RV Paved

Utilities

  • Sewer: In, Connected & Paid
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Kitchen, In Laundry
  • Water Heater: Water Heater Central
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Type: Central Furnace, Fireplace

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Fenced, Fenced Yard, Front Yard, Lot-Level/Flat, Street Paved, Yard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2012
Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Robertson Clay D and Sahnow Patrick M
Bought by
Lewis Wade B
Seller's Agent
Lana Fears
Karen Joy Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tim Welberry
HomeSmart
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-10.34%
Current Estimated Value
$838,223

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$578,223
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.77%
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Outstanding Balance
$143,328
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$694,895

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Robertson Clay D
Bought by
Robertson Clay D and Sahnow Patrick M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Ahlgren Mary A
Bought by
Robertson Clay D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,800
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1995
Sold by
Ahlgren Eugene L
Bought by
Ahlgren Mary Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,400
Interest Rate
8.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1995
Sold by
Ellis Karen and Washburn Dena
Bought by
Ahlgren Mary Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,400
Interest Rate
8.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1994
Sold by
Ellis Karen Lee
Bought by
Ellis Karen Lee and Washburn Dena

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1994
Sold by
World S & L Assn Fsla
Bought by
Ellis Karen Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,600
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1993
Sold by
Golden West Svgs Assn Service Co
Bought by
World S & L Assn Fsb
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
Lewis Wade B $260,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Robertson Clay D -- Lawyers Title Company
Robertson Clay D $168,500 Old Republic Title Company
Ahlgren Mary Ann -- Chicago Title Co
Ahlgren Mary Ann $138,000 Chicago Title Co
Ellis Karen Lee -- First American Title Ins Co
Ellis Karen Lee $84,000 Old Republic Title Co
World S & L Assn Fsb $82,880 World Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis Wade B $208,000
Previous Owner Robertson Clay D $380,000
Previous Owner Robertson Clay D $159,800
Previous Owner Ahlgren Mary Ann $110,400
Previous Owner Ellis Karen Lee $75,600
Closed Ahlgren Mary Ann $20,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/04/2012 06/04/12 Sold $260,000 -10.3% $155 / Sq Ft
05/28/2012 05/28/12 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2012 03/06/12 For Sale $290,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
03/06/2012 03/06/12 Price Changed $290,000 -1.7% $173 / Sq Ft
02/22/2012 02/22/12 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2012 01/05/12 For Sale $295,000 -- $176 / 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 $6,257 $502,408 $150,720 $351,688
2023 $6,257 $482,901 $144,868 $338,033
2022 $6,381 $473,433 $142,028 $331,405
2021 $6,254 $464,151 $139,244 $324,907
2020 $5,977 $459,393 $137,817 $321,576
2019 $5,875 $450,386 $135,115 $315,271
2018 $5,767 $441,556 $132,466 $309,090
2017 $5,682 $432,899 $129,869 $303,030
2016 $5,518 $424,412 $127,323 $297,089
2015 $5,296 $418,038 $125,411 $292,627
2014 $5,231 $409,851 $122,955 $286,896
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lana Fears

    Karen Joy Properties

    (760) 668-0168

    28 Total Sales

    Lana Fears
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  • Tim Welberry

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Tim Welberry

    HomeSmart

    (760) 832-4307

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Tim Welberry
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Map

Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors

MLS Number: 41444945

APN: 507-122-001

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262 Movie Colony East

1637 E Mel Ave, Palm Springs, CA

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