Seller's Agent in 2017
Richard Guelich Guelich
Richard Guelich
(949) 230-5875
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
1993 S Mesa Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264
The Mesa Neighborhood
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,144
Sq Ft
0.65
Acres
About This Home
As of November 2017Astonishingly successful vacation rental that generated $175,000 in income last year, White Gables was the estate of Golden Age Hollywood movie star Joseph Cotton. This spacious walled and gated 6 bedroom, 4 bath Spanish villa is located in the exclusive enclave of the Mesa, at the foot of the majestic Santa Rosa mountains. This estate hideaway features rolling lawns, private swimming pool and sun deck and a large circular driveway. The oversized dining room comfortably seats 20 and is serviced by a commercially equipped kitchen. The huge living room features a vintage open beamed ceiling. White Gables will take you back to a bygone era of space, comfort and style.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Links Real Estate License #01328260 Listed on: 10/07/2015
Last Buyer's Agent
Richard Guelich Guelich
Richard Guelich License #01852841
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Urbanski Douglas and Wilk Diane
Bought by
Urbanki/Wilk Family Trust and Urbanski
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 24, 2017
Closed on
Oct 19, 2017
Sold by
Duensing Robert A and Duensing Kimberley D
Bought by
Urbanski Douglas and Wilk Diane
Seller's Agent
Richard Guelich Guelich
Richard Guelich
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Jordan
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-6.19%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2015
Closed on
Oct 21, 2015
Sold by
Taylor Jake A and Polak Rudolfo E
Bought by
Duensing Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Peter Lavin
Links Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Richard Guelich Guelich
Richard Guelich
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.16%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 12, 2013
Sold by
Taylor Jake A
Bought by
Taylor Jake A and Polak Rudolfo E
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 9, 2011
Closed on
Feb 3, 2012
Sold by
Cooley Rosemary
Bought by
Taylor Jake A
Seller's Agent
Helene Kuperman
RE/MAX Consultants
Buyer's Agent
Peter Lavin
Links Real Estate
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$385,000
-33.48%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.11%
Original Mortgage
$573,750
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 11, 2008
Sold by
The Rosemary Cooley Family Trust
Bought by
Cooley Rosemary and The Rosemary Cooley Family Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,224,717
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 12, 2007
Sold by
The Rosemary Cooley Family Trust
Bought by
Cooley Rosemary and The Roasemary Cooley Family Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,224,717
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2006
Sold by
Cooley Rosemary Herron
Bought by
The Rosemary Cooley Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Joel Acres Llc
Bought by
Cooley Rosemary Herron
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 24, 2003
Sold by
Colley Rosemary
Bought by
Joel Acres Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Cooley Wester S and Cooley Rosemary Herron
Bought by
Joel Acres Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2003
Sold by
Cooley Rosemary
Bought by
Cooley Wester Shadrick and Cooley Rosemary
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2003
Sold by
Cooley Rosemary
Bought by
Diamond Acres Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 8, 2000
Sold by
The W S Cooley Living Trust
Bought by
Cooley Rosemary
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
8.37%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 9, 1998
Sold by
Codley Wester S and Cooley Rosemary H
Bought by
Cooley Wester S and Cooley Rosemary H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Robbins Billy Ray and Robbins Deja Michelle
Bought by
Cooley Wester S and Cooley Rosemary H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 22, 1997
Sold by
Vinci Frank James and Ellsworth George B
Bought by
Robins Billy Ray and Robins Deja Michelle
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 9, 1995
Sold by
Vinci Frank James and Ellsworth Geroge B
Bought by
Vinci Frank James and Ellsworth George B
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $1,517,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,280,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $765,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Stewart Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Stewart Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Stewart Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $420,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $390,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,125,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $960,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $573,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,224,717 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $197,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $322,700 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $344,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $312,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2017 11/29/17 | Sold | $1,500,000 | -6.2% | $362 / Sq Ft |
| 10/02/2017 10/02/17 | For Sale | $1,599,000 | +6.6% | $386 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2017 10/01/17 | Off Market | $1,500,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/10/2017 07/10/17 | Price Changed | $1,599,000 | -8.6% | $386 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2017 06/02/17 | For Sale | $1,749,000 | +16.6% | $422 / Sq Ft |
| 05/31/2017 05/31/17 | Off Market | $1,500,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/24/2017 03/24/17 | Price Changed | $1,749,000 | -5.4% | $422 / Sq Ft |
| 01/24/2017 01/24/17 | For Sale | $1,849,000 | +44.5% | $446 / Sq Ft |
| 12/03/2015 12/03/15 | Sold | $1,280,000 | -1.2% | $309 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2015 10/07/15 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | +69.3% | $313 / Sq Ft |
| 02/23/2012 02/23/12 | Sold | $765,000 | -2.5% | $185 / Sq Ft |
| 02/17/2012 02/17/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/28/2011 12/28/11 | Price Changed | $785,000 | -7.6% | $189 / Sq Ft |
| 10/25/2011 10/25/11 | Price Changed | $850,000 | -10.5% | $205 / Sq Ft |
| 10/04/2011 10/04/11 | Price Changed | $950,000 | -17.4% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2011 07/09/11 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | -- | $278 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $20,615 | $1,640,466 | $437,457 | $1,203,009 |
| 2022 | $21,037 | $1,608,301 | $428,880 | $1,179,421 |
| 2021 | $20,605 | $1,576,767 | $420,471 | $1,156,296 |
| 2020 | $19,663 | $1,560,600 | $416,160 | $1,144,440 |
| 2019 | $19,319 | $1,530,000 | $408,000 | $1,122,000 |
| 2018 | $18,953 | $1,500,000 | $400,000 | $1,100,000 |
| 2017 | $16,606 | $1,305,600 | $456,960 | $848,640 |
| 2016 | $16,114 | $1,280,000 | $448,000 | $832,000 |
| 2015 | $9,989 | $805,651 | $322,260 | $483,391 |
| 2014 | $9,886 | $789,872 | $315,949 | $473,923 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Patrick Jordan
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Patrick Jordan
Bennion Deville Homes
(760) 325-9091
3 in this area
286 Total Sales
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Peter Lavin
Seller's Agent in 2015
Peter Lavin
Links Real Estate
(323) 376-1964
48 Total Sales
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H
Seller's Agent in 2012
Helene Kuperman
RE/MAX
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 15-948293PS
APN: 513-400-031
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