$415,000
SOLD JUN 21, 2021

215 Desert Falls Cir Palm Desert, CA 92211

Desert Falls Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,814 Sq Ft
$619/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Fitness Center
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of June 2021

When they designed Desert Falls Country Club, THIS is the location and view they had in mind!! This gorgeous and rare lower-level villa just might have the premier view in the entire community! Western mountain...lake...and 5-fairway view WITHOUT homes across the way staring back at you! You are located near the tee-box of the par 3 12th hole. Add to that the wonderfully upgraded interior with granite counters, custom cabinetry, designer paint, remodeled baths and the popular 3 bedroom**/2.5 bath floor plan and the search for your dream home...your own slice of our desert paradise...will end here. Desert Falls is one of the most desirable communities in our desert Paradise. The clubhouse and dining are world-class, there are 9 tennis courts and the community boasts 34 pools and spas! The championship golf course has been given 4 stars by Golf Digest as One of the Best Places to Play. We're sure you will agree! Come BUY this home!!**3rd bedroom is currently configured as a den.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Smith

HomeSmart License #01091714 Listed on: 04/05/2021

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Ceil Berntsen

The Berntsen Group License #01258874

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,071

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • On Golf Course
  • End Unit
  • West Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $619 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain

Interior Spaces

  • 1,814 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 626263035

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building & grounds, security, maintenance paid, cable TV
  • Desert Falls Country Club Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,071

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$619 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 220.51
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0400
  • View Type: Golf Course, Mountain(s), Lake
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Listing I D: 219059987
  • Listing Member Address: 47060 Washington Street, #5101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 844-7157
  • Listing Office Address: 47060 Washington Street, #5101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 844-7550
  • Selling Member Address: 37017 Cook Street, #103, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 37017 Cook Street, #103, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 341-2984
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Desert Falls Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Electric Dryer Hookup, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms, Walk In Closet, Master Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1814.00

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Golf Course Within Development, Pickle Ball Courts
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds, Security, Maintenance Paid, Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Tennis Courts, Paddle Tennis, Management, Maintenance Grounds, Fitness Center
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 619.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 619.00
  • Unit Location: End Unit, Ground Floor

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 626263035
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Location: On Golf Course
  • Lot Size: 3049.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2021
Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Knudson Sallye P and Knudson Family Trust
Bought by
Fisher Doyle Melanie Lee
Seller's Agent
Randy Smith
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Ceil Berntsen
The Berntsen Group
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.67%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Outstanding Balance
$235,398
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$355,557

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2000
Sold by
Knudson Harry R and Knudson Sallye P
Bought by
Knudson Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1999
Sold by
Snyder Bruce F
Bought by
Knudson Harry R and Knudson Sallye P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1998
Sold by
Blake Eileen
Bought by
Snyder Bruce F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1991
Sold by
Merril Blake
Bought by
Blake Eileen
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $415,000 Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $195,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Grant Deed $178,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 For Sale $509,000 +22.7% $281 / Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Sold $415,000 +3.8% $229 / Sq Ft
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2021 04/05/21 For Sale $400,000 -- $221 / 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 $6,071 $449,207 $56,827 $392,380
2023 $6,071 $431,766 $54,621 $377,145
2022 $5,721 $423,300 $53,550 $369,750
2021 $3,951 $282,399 $84,713 $197,686
2020 $3,885 $279,504 $83,845 $195,659
2019 $3,816 $274,024 $82,201 $191,823
2018 $3,749 $268,652 $80,590 $188,062
2017 $3,676 $263,385 $79,010 $184,375
2016 $3,590 $258,221 $77,461 $180,760
2015 $3,596 $254,345 $76,299 $178,046
2014 $3,439 $249,364 $74,805 $174,559
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Steven Stefani

    Equity Union

    (760) 406-1047

    34 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Steven Stefani
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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Lynda Stefani

    Equity Union

    (760) 406-1063

    44 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Lynda Stefani
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  • Randy Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Randy Smith

    HomeSmart

    (760) 408-8369

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Randy Smith
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ceil Berntsen

    The Berntsen Group

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219059987

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 626-263-035

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Desert Falls

215 Desert Falls Cir, Palm Desert, CA

This home is located at 215 Desert Falls Cir, Palm Desert, CA 92211 and is currently priced at $415,000, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 215 Desert Falls Cir is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including James Earl Carter Elementary School, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, and Palm Desert High School.

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