NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA 92211

Desert Falls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $501,137 - $537,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,814 Sq Ft
3,257 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 18, 2024

Last sale price $475,000 $262 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,151 / mo

155 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Peek-A-Boo Views

About This Home

As of December 2024

This Beautifully Turnkey Remodeled 3BD 2.5BA is a True Desert Gem that features a lush Greenbelt, Sparkling pool & Mountain Views for your enjoyment! This home features a kitchen with a Nook, Striking Granite Countertops Custom Cabinets, Lighting, Newer Stainless-Steel Appliances, Wood Plank Style Porcelain Flooring in Kitchen and Hallway. The inviting Living room offers a gas fireplace, Custom Cabinetry & Shelving, w/Lg Ceiling fan, a dining area near serving counter for dining ease! The Ensuite Master Bedroom is roomy and tastefully furnished it has a custom closet & also has lg ceiling fan bedroom leads to a double-sized balcony with Great Views for your enjoyment! The Master Bath, Power Bathroom and Guest Bathroom all have been tastefully remodeled with the master bath having an enlarged shower and extra custom cabinets, lighting and flooring. Bedroom #2 features a barndoor for privacy it also has a walk-in closet with built- ins. ALL WINDOWS and SLIDERS in this home have been upgraded TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Laundry room is updated newer washer and dryer. For ALL UPGRADES please refer to list in DOCUMENTS. DFCC HOA Dues include the following: Cable, Internet, Tennis, Pickle Ball, State of the Art Fitness Center, Clubhouse access, landscaping along with maintenance, 24 hr Guard-Gated Security, DFCC is centrally located near World Class Shopping and Top Restaurants, Golf Courses, & 1st Class Entertainment COME AND ENJOY DESERT LIVING AT IT'S BES

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elisa Mederos

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01749405 Listed on: 07/12/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Georgia Ferrigno

Keller Williams Realty License #01747901

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • Home has East and West Exposure
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn

HOA Fees

  • $785 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,814 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • 2 Parking Garage Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Features
  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Doors

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Palm Desert High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 626263010

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building & grounds, security, cable TV
  • Desert Falls Country Club Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Greenbelt
  • Planned Unit Development

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

3,257 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$785 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East, Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: Two
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mediterranean
  • Included In Sale: All Furnishings and appliances including washer and dryer. Please refer to inverntory list in condo.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 275.58
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9500
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool, Peek-A-Boo
  • Water District Name: Coachella Water District
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Listing I D: 219114175
  • Listing Member Address: 74-990 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Listing Office Address: 74-990 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Post Direction: E
  • Selling Office Address: 28901 S. Western Ave Ste 139, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Desert Falls Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Dryer Hookup, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Living Room Balcony
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up, Primary Retreat
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths, Shower Over Tub, Remodeled, Powder Room
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1814.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Balcony, Tennis Court, Slab, Barbeque Private
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Patio: Deck, Balcony
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Safety Fence
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Community, In Ground, Fenced
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community, Heated
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Gas, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • 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, Pickle Ball Courts
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Call
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds, Security, Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Tennis Courts, Pet Rules, Maintenance Grounds, Golf Course, Fitness Center
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 785.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 785.00
  • Unit Location: Second Floor

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 626263010
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Lawn, Utilities Underground, Storm Drains, Landscaped
  • Lot Location: Greenbelt
  • Lot Size: 3257.00

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors, Windows
  • Green Features: Yes
  • Green Location: Walkability

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School: Palm Desert

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2024
Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Elisa Mederos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Georgia Ferrigno
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$539,700
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,700
-11.99%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$522,534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,534
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2018
Closed on
Oct 10, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Elisa Mederos
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Charlotte DeHesa
Charlotte T. De Hesa
List Price
$278,500
Sold Price
$270,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,250
-2.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Original Mortgage
$243,225
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,300
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
7.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$475,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$270,500 Fidelity National Title Ie
-- None Available
$137,000 Old Republic Title Company
$125,000 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $243,225
Previous Owner $123,300
Previous Owner $112,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Sold $475,000 -5.0% $262 / Sq Ft
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 Price Changed $499,900 -7.4% $276 / Sq Ft
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $539,700 +99.7% $298 / Sq Ft
10/27/2018 10/27/18 Sold $270,250 -3.0% $149 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/07/2018 10/07/18 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2018 07/19/18 For Sale $278,500 +3.1% $154 / Sq Ft
07/12/2018 07/12/18 Off Market $270,250 -- --
04/05/2018 04/05/18 For Sale $278,500 0.0% $154 / Sq Ft
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2018 03/22/18 For Sale $278,500 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $6,549 $475,000 $118,750 $356,250
2023 $4,212 $289,759 $80,413 $209,346
2022 $3,931 $284,079 $78,837 $205,242
2021 $3,818 $278,510 $77,292 $201,218
2020 $3,753 $275,655 $76,500 $199,155
2019 $3,770 $270,250 $75,000 $195,250
2018 $2,736 $192,231 $49,101 $143,130
2017 $2,683 $188,463 $48,139 $140,324
2016 $2,620 $184,769 $47,196 $137,573
2015 $2,620 $181,995 $46,488 $135,507
2014 $2,478 $178,431 $45,578 $132,853
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Elisa Mederos

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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  • Georgia Ferrigno

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Georgia Ferrigno

    Keller Williams Realty

    (310) 251-9483

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Georgia Ferrigno
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Charlotte DeHesa

    Charlotte T. De Hesa

    (714) 931-4663

    16 Total Sales

    Charlotte DeHesa
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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219114175

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 626-263-010

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Desert Falls

197 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA

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