$3,100,000
SOLD APR 21, 2014

178 Menil Place Palm Desert, CA 92260

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,130 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$604 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of March 2019

Great location at the end of the street, this furnished custom home offers an open floor plan but with intimate spaces; four bedroom suites plus an office large enough for two. One of four suites is a separate entry guesthouse. Outdoor living includes covered space with fireplace, dining area, sunny spaces for lounging and views of BIGHORN's Mountains course 5th green. Pool and spa strategically set on the south side of the lot to ensure full sun all year long. Single loaded street, walking distance to Clubhouse, Spa & Wellness, Tennis, Dog Park and Marketplace.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ball Lorna

Bighorn Properties, Inc. License #00977456 Listed on: 01/14/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Rita Kurtz

Surterre Properties Inc. License #00777935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,960

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • West Facing Home
  • Stucco Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $735 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 5,130 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Raised Hearth
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Travertine

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Golf Cart Garage

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 771221014

Community Details

Overview

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

Security

  • 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

$735 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Bighorn Golf Club
  • Building Style: Contemporary
  • Included In Sale: Furnished per approved inventory
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 633.53
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9538
  • View Type: Golf Course, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Listing I D: 214001990
  • 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 Office Address: 1400 Newport Center Dr Ste 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660-942
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Bighorn Golf Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Ice Maker - Standalone, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Freezer, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Exterior, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth
  • Flooring: Travertine
  • Bedroom Features: Master Retreat, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Tub With Jets, Shower & Tub, Linen Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Pantry, Island
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5130.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco, Stone Veneer
  • Other Features: Barbeque Private, Custom Built
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Golf Cart Garage
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Association/Amenities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Cable TV, Trash, Security
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 735.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 735.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 771221014
  • Irrigation: Drip System
  • Lot Acres: 0.4000
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Yard, Utilities Underground, Street Paved, Level, Landscaped
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot, On Golf Course
  • Lot Size: 17403.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Turnkey
  • 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%
Current Estimated Value
$4,372,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,497,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,318,767
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,053,690

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

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 $2,875,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $2,485,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $900,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $1,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $600,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,740,000 Construction
Previous Owner $675,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $675,000 No Value Available
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
2025 $38,960 $3,207,111 $468,515 $2,738,596
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: 214001990

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 771-211-035