NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 Metate Place Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated Value: $5,845,000 - $6,376,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
8,227 Sq Ft
$741/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2020

Last sale price $4,250,000 $517 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $37,233/month

560 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Guest House
  • Home Theater
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • On Golf Course
  • Heated In Ground Pool

About This Home

As of June 2020

Tranquil Modern Estate has been recently remodeled and renovated by world-renown architectural and interior designer Terry Hunziker. Architecturally stunning. This desert modern home greets guests w/a porte- cochere driveway and two reflection pools. The inviting foyer transitions to an elegant yet desert casual living room, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass galleries showcasing breathtaking mountain, double fairway and lake views, vaulted ceiling, custom designed gas fireplace with brushed steel finishes. Every detail in this home has been carefully and intentionally designed. Organic finishes and materials create the refined desert oasis environment. Full movie theatre with wet bar and powder room make for a perfect place to entertain or spend a quiet evening at home. Master bedroom boast floor-to-ceiling windows enjoying the majestic mountain views, fireplace, sitting area, and separate office. Spa-inspired master bath offers ultimate pampering. Extensive indoor/outdoor living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacquie Burns

Bighorn Properties, Inc. License #01185587 Listed on: 11/12/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacquie Burns

Bighorn Properties, Inc. License #01185587 Listed on: 11/12/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,411

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • On Golf Course
  • South Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $1,025 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 8,227 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Marble Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Porte-Cochere
  • Driveway

Pool

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Guest House
  • Property is near a clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 771320001

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, security, trash
  • Bighorn Golf Club Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development
  • 5-Story Property

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

$46,411

Year Built

Built in 1996

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: Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: Two
  • Builders Tract Code: Bighorn Golf Club
  • Building Number Of Stories: 5
  • Building Style: Contemporary
  • Casita Features: Kitchenette
  • Included In Sale: Furnished per inventory approval
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 546.98
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9400
  • View Type: Golf Course, Lake, Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: cvwd
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Listing I D: 218032294
  • Listing Member Address: 535 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2723
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 610-8213
  • 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) 610-8213
  • 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
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Bar Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Marble Shower, Remodeled
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Concrete Counters, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 8227.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Barbeque Private, Custom Built
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Unknown
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • 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: Driveway, Porte-Cochere
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, 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
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

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: 771320001
  • Lot Acres: 0.5300
  • Lot Description: Utilities Underground
  • Lot Location: Close to Clubhouse, Lake Front, On Golf Course
  • Lot Size: 23087.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2018
Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Spencer John and Spencer Janelle
Bought by
Levine Daniel B and Dbl Revocbale Trust
Seller's Agent
Jacquie Burns
Bighorn Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jacquie Burns
Bighorn Properties, Inc.
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$4,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-5.56%
Current Estimated Value
$6,099,803

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,849,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Northern Trust Bank Of Ca Na
Bought by
Spencer John and Spencer Janelle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2000
Sold by
Thewalt Bernd
Bought by
Northern Trust Bank Of California Na and Jonathan Carlisle Higholt Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1999
Sold by
Thewalt Iris
Bought by
Thewalt Bernie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1993
Sold by
Westinghouse Desert Communities Inc
Bought by
Thewalt Bernd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Levine Daniel B $3,500,000 Lawyers Title Company
Spencer John $4,300,000 Equity Title Company
Northern Trust Bank Of California Na $5,750,000 Chicago Title Co
Thewalt Bernie -- Fidelity National Title Co
Thewalt Bernd $733,500 Stewart Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thewalt Bernd $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Sold $4,250,000 -5.6% $517 / Sq Ft
05/25/2020 05/25/20 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2020 05/05/20 Price Changed $4,500,000 0.0% $547 / Sq Ft
05/05/2020 05/05/20 For Sale $4,500,000 +5.9% $547 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Off Market $4,250,000 -- --
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Price Changed $5,995,000 0.0% $729 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 For Sale $5,995,000 +41.1% $729 / Sq Ft
02/14/2019 02/14/19 Off Market $4,250,000 -- --
11/12/2018 11/12/18 For Sale $6,750,000 -- $820 / 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 $46,411 $3,827,756 $382,775 $3,444,981
2023 $46,411 $3,679,121 $367,912 $3,311,209
2022 $44,570 $3,606,983 $360,699 $3,246,284
2021 $43,681 $3,536,259 $353,627 $3,182,632
2020 $57,894 $4,740,060 $1,533,958 $3,206,102
2019 $56,231 $4,602,000 $1,489,280 $3,112,720
2018 $54,096 $4,425,000 $1,432,000 $2,993,000
2017 $54,030 $4,424,000 $1,419,000 $3,005,000
2016 $54,659 $4,500,000 $1,325,000 $3,175,000
2015 $56,963 $4,601,000 $1,475,000 $3,126,000
2014 $57,104 $4,601,000 $1,475,000 $3,126,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 218032294

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 771-320-001