NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Menil Place Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated Value: $4,026,729 - $4,573,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
5,130 Sq Ft
$850/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2019

Last sale price $2,875,000 $560 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,408/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Attached Guest House
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Custom Home

About This Home

As of March 2019

If you want a little warmth with your modern this is the home. High ceilings with wood touches, floor-to-ceiling glass with views out almost every window. Three suites inside and one guest suite outside, outdoor living with BBQ center, fireplace and TV, office with windows out to entry courtyard and to private patio on the golf course. Mature landscape with fruit trees and gardens. Large air-conditioned garage with work space and sink. Santa Rosa mountains all around, with south sun on the pool and views of the Mountain Course 14th green. Excellent end location on a single-loaded street gives this home ultimate privacy but easy access to amenities for members.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ball Lorna

Bighorn Properties, Inc. License #00977456 Listed on: 02/11/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Ball Lorna

Bighorn Properties, Inc. License #00977456 Listed on: 02/11/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,960

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Masonry wall
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Privacy Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $1,025 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Golf Course
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone Veneer

Interior Spaces

  • 5,130 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Wired For Sound
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Raised Hearth
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Smart Home

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Double Vanity
  • Bidet
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Marble Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Built-In Barbecue

Additional Homes

  • Attached Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 771211035

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, security, trash
  • Bighorn Golf Club Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,960

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,025 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West, Leisure Faces South, Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Bighorn Golf Club
  • Building Number Of Stories: 4
  • Building Style: Contemporary, Modern
  • Included In Sale: Furnished per approved inventory, including artwork.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 580.90
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9648
  • View Type: Golf Course, Hills, Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Listing I D: 219004803
  • Listing Member Address: 535 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 610-8445
  • Listing Office Address: 535 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 779-1983
  • Selling Member Address: 535 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723
  • Selling Member Fax: (760) 610-8445
  • Selling Office Address: 535 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 779-1983
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Bighorn Golf Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Exterior, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Home Automation System, Open Floorplan, Surround Sound Wired, Wet Bar
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Stone
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Vanity(s), Marble Counters, Marble Shower, Powder Room, Shower & Tub
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Galley Kitchen, Granite Slab Counters, Island, Pantry, Skylight(s)
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5130.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Glass, Stone Veneer, Stucco
  • Other Features: Barbeque Private, Custom Built
  • Other Structures: Guest House Attached
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas
  • Fencing: Masonry, Partial, Privacy
  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Waterfall
  • Pool Construction: In Ground, Pebble
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground, Pebble
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway, Guest, Side By Side, Tandem
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Golf Course Within Development
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Yes
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Cable TV, Security, Trash
  • Association Amenities: Management
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 1025.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 1025.00

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 771211035
  • Lot Acres: 0.4400
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot, On Golf Course
  • Lot Size: 19166.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2019
Closed on
Feb 20, 2019
Sold by
Blanchard Paul
Bought by
Murphy Dennis P
Seller's Agent
Ball Lorna
Bighorn Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ball Lorna
Bighorn Properties, Inc.
List Price
$2,980,000
Sold Price
$2,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-3.52%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$4,359,576

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,484,576
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,329,461
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,986,765

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2016
Closed on
Apr 28, 2017
Sold by
Lipps Ben and Lipps Jude
Bought by
Blanchard Paul
Seller's Agent
Ball Lorna
Bighorn Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ball Lorna
Bighorn Properties, Inc.
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-8.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.56%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2014
Closed on
Feb 27, 2014
Sold by
Flintridge Properties Llc
Bought by
Lipps Ben and Lipps Jude
Seller's Agent
Ball Lorna
Bighorn Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Rita Kurtz
Surterre Properties Inc.
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2012
Sold by
Preble Laurence G and Preble Deborah H
Bought by
Flintridge Propertiesllc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2003
Sold by
Feld Al
Bought by
Preble Laurence G and Preble Deborah H

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2000
Sold by
Feld Mary Martha
Bought by
Feld Al

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
8.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2000
Sold by
Graziadio Beth
Bought by
Graziadio G Louis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
8.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2000
Sold by
Graziadio G Louis
Bought by
Feld Al

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
8.22%
Source: Public Records

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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
Murphy Dennis P $2,875,000 Lawyers Title Company
Blanchard Paul $2,485,000 Lawyers Title Company
Lipps Ben -- Lawyers Title Company
Flintridge Propertiesllc -- None Available
Preble Laurence G -- Fidelity National Title Co
Feld Al -- Fidelity National Title Co
Graziadio G Louis -- Fidelity National Title Co
Feld Al $900,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murphy Dennis P $1,000,000
Open Murphy Dennis P $1,500,000
Previous Owner Blanchard Paul $2,000,000
Previous Owner Preble Laurence G $600,000
Previous Owner Preble Laurence G $1,000,000
Previous Owner Preble Laurence G $1,740,000
Previous Owner Feld Al $675,000
Previous Owner Feld Al $675,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Sold $2,875,000 -3.5% $560 / Sq Ft
02/19/2019 02/19/19 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2019 02/11/19 For Sale $2,980,000 +8.4% $581 / Sq Ft
06/22/2017 06/22/17 Sold $2,750,000 -8.2% $536 / Sq Ft
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2016 08/17/16 For Sale $2,995,000 -3.4% $584 / Sq Ft
04/21/2014 04/21/14 Sold $3,100,000 -4.6% $604 / Sq Ft
02/26/2014 02/26/14 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2014 01/14/14 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $634 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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
2023 $38,960 $3,082,577 $450,323 $2,632,254
2022 $37,409 $3,022,136 $441,494 $2,580,642
2021 $36,660 $2,962,880 $432,838 $2,530,042
2020 $35,962 $2,932,500 $428,400 $2,504,100
2019 $31,756 $2,585,393 $904,887 $1,680,506
2018 $31,148 $2,534,700 $887,145 $1,647,555
2017 $31,908 $2,600,000 $1,050,000 $1,550,000
2016 $39,099 $3,210,155 $1,123,554 $2,086,601
2015 $39,262 $3,161,937 $1,106,678 $2,055,259
2014 $37,806 $3,035,945 $959,367 $2,076,578
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219004803

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 771-211-035