NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA 92211

Desert Falls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $382,000 - $406,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,330 Sq Ft
$471/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 19, 2015

Last sale price $199,900 $150 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,819/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2015

Traditional sale. Open Floor Plan & Nice Light Atmosphere. Single level, No Stairs, No One Above You! Great for a Vacation Rental or 2nd Home. Tile Floors, Ceiling Fans & Window blinds. Kitchen w/Great Sunlight, Lots of Cabinets & Easy Access to Garage. Separate Dining Area. Vaulted Ceiling in Family Room w/Fireplace & Wet Bar w/Glass Shelving, Open to the Private Patio & Great for Entertaining. Master Bed has 2 Large Closets & Opens to Back Patio. Large Master Bath w/Dual Sinks, Makeup Vanity, Separate Toilet & Tub Shower Combo. Guest Bed or Office. Indoor Laundry Room w/Cabinets. Wide Covered Back Patio for Sunning, Napping & Privacy. Pool is a Short Walk Away. Lush Lawn & Desertscape, Auto Irrigation. HOA Maintains Front Landscape. Large Two Car Garage w/Locking Storage Space. All Furniture, Kitchenware etc available outside of escrow. Desert Falls CC: Listed as a Top 10 Course by the SCPGA. Membership separate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lawrence French

License #01733241 Listed on: 03/11/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Virtue

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01308119

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,478

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $471 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,330 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Partially Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Linen Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 626263028

Community Details

Overview

  • Desert Falls Country Club Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,478

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$471 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Desert Falls C.C.
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Traditional
  • Entry Location: Living Room, Foyer
  • Included In Sale: Some Furnishing
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 161.65
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9298
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Listing I D: 215008702
  • Listing Member Address: 16835 Algonquin St. #157, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
  • Listing Office Address: 16835 Algonquin St., #157, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
  • Post Direction: E
  • Selling Office Address: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 770-9510
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Desert Falls Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave Oven, Electric Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower Over Tub, Shower & Tub, Linen Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Formica Counters, Pantry
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1330.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered, Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Security: Fire Alarm
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Golf Course Within Development
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Call
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Tennis Courts, Management, Maintenance Grounds, Lake or Pond, Golf Course, Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Controlled Access
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 471.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 471.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 626263028
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.0600
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Utilities Underground, Landscaped
  • Lot Size: 2614.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2021
Sold by
Bender Garrett A
Bought by
Bender Garrett A and Bender Linda J
Current Estimated Value
$393,067

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2019
Sold by
Bender Garrett A
Bought by
Bender Garrett A and Bender Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,000
Outstanding Balance
$19,307
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$373,760

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2015
Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Gerbrands Wendy M
Bought by
Bender Garrett A
Seller's Agent
Lawrence French
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Virtue
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
List Price
$214,995
Sold Price
$199,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,095
-7.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$196,278
Outstanding Balance
$151,698
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$241,369

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2004
Sold by
Park Center Exchange Inc
Bought by
Gerbrands Wendy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2003
Sold by
Rambo Michael S and Rambo Cynthia S
Bought by
Park Center Exchange Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Rambo Michael S and Rambo Cynthia S
Bought by
1999 Rambo 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
$71,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2000
Sold by
Roberta Carter
Bought by
Rambo Michael S and Rambo Cynthia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1994
Sold by
Allen Sydney and Holt Helga
Bought by
Carter Roberta
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bender Garrett A -- None Available
Bender Garrett A -- Chicago Title Company
Bender Garrett A $200,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Gerbrands Wendy M -- Ticor Title Company
Park Center Exchange Inc $229,000 Ticor Title Company
1999 Rambo Family Trust -- --
Rambo Michael S $142,000 Old Republic Title Company
Carter Roberta -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bender Garrett A $22,000
Open Bender Garrett A $196,278
Previous Owner Gerbrands Wendy M $192,000
Previous Owner Rambo Michael S $71,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Sold $199,900 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Off Market $199,900 -- --
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 For Sale $214,995 -- $162 / 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 $3,478 $240,360 $60,089 $180,271
2023 $3,478 $231,028 $57,756 $173,272
2022 $3,226 $226,499 $56,624 $169,875
2021 $3,127 $222,059 $55,514 $166,545
2020 $3,075 $219,783 $54,945 $164,838
2019 $3,020 $215,474 $53,868 $161,606
2018 $2,967 $211,250 $52,812 $158,438
2017 $2,909 $207,109 $51,777 $155,332
2016 $2,840 $203,049 $50,762 $152,287
2015 $3,383 $244,000 $61,000 $183,000
2014 -- $232,000 $58,000 $174,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lawrence French

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lawrence French

    (760) 392-0000

    17 Total Sales

    Lawrence French
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Suzanne Virtue

    Keller Williams Luxury Homes

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 215008702

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 626-263-028

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Desert Falls

218 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA

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