NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Sandpiper St Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated Value: $416,000 - $602,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,119 Sq Ft
$546/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 29, 2017

Last sale price $308,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,341/month

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of September 2017

This furnished Sandpiper condo has many updates and retains all of its mid-century charm. You'll enjoy the convenience of a totally updated kitchen with gorgeous quartz countertops and new Whirlpool stainless steel appliances! The open floor plan provides a light, bright, modern living space and features stylish polished concrete floors throughout and a wall of sliders with clerestory windows overlooking the patio. Original architectural details include concrete block walls in the kitchen and dining area and the beamed tongue & groove wood ceilings throughout. Situated in a quiet location away from the noise of El Paseo, you'll enjoy the mountain views from the front patio, kitchen and master bedroom, and it's just a short walk to the best restaurants and shopping on El Paseo. Recent updates include a new foam roof, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and new concrete flooring. This condo makes a perfect winter home or a a great seasonal rental! Ask about this unit's rental history

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Hamilton

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01923960 Listed on: 04/16/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Hamilton

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01923960 Listed on: 04/16/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • Home has North and South Exposure
  • Block Wall Fence

HOA Fees

  • $546 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,119 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640250018

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building & grounds, water, trash, cable TV
  • Sandpiper Palm Desert Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,138

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$546 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South, Leisure Faces North
  • Levels: Ground Level, No Unit Above, Ground, One
  • Builders Tract Code: Sandpiper Palm Deser
  • Building Style: Mid Century, Modern
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: Kitchen appliances, washer & dryer, furnishings per inventory.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 290.44
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9477
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CWD
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Listing I D: 217011314
  • Listing Member Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 776-1666
  • Selling Member Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 776-1666
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Sandpiper Palm Desert
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Block Walls
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Tile Shower, Shower Over Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled
  • Laundry: Outside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1119.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Block, Stucco
  • Roofing: Foam
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Pool Location: Community
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: On Street, Unassigned

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Connected on Bond
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds, Water, Trash, Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Pet Rules, Picnic Area
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 546.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 546.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640250018
  • Lot Acres: 0.0500
  • Lot Size: 2178.00

Rental Info

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Hearn Cassandra R
Bought by
Cassandra R Hearn Trust and Hearn
Total Days on Market
121
Current Estimated Value
$493,127

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,127

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2017
Closed on
Aug 30, 2017
Sold by
Gibbs Stephen S and Gibbs Stephen S
Bought by
Hearn Cassandra R
Seller's Agent
Dan Hamilton
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dan Hamilton
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$308,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-5.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$215,600
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2015
Closed on
Sep 21, 2015
Sold by
Coughlin Elizabeth
Bought by
Gibbs Stephen S
Seller's Agent
Dan Hamilton
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dan Hamilton
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$272,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-4.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%
Original Mortgage
$244,800
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2012
Sold by
Hickey Patrick M
Bought by
Coughlin Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,400
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2010
Sold by
Miller Jacqueline M
Bought by
Hickey Patrick M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1998
Sold by
Hickey Patrick M
Bought by
Miller Jacqueline M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,500
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1993
Sold by
Hickey Patrick M
Bought by
Hickey Patrick M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,437
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cassandra R Hearn Trust -- Title Forward Of California In
Hearn Cassandra R $308,000 Equity Title Orange County I
Gibbs Stephen S $272,000 Equity Title Orange
Coughlin Elizabeth $178,000 Equity Title Orange County-I
Hickey Patrick M $5,000 None Available
Miller Jacqueline M $66,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Hickey Patrick M -- Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cassandra R Hearn Trust $400,000
Previous Owner Hearn Cassandra R $215,600
Previous Owner Gibbs Stephen S $244,800
Previous Owner Coughlin Elizabeth $35,000
Previous Owner Coughlin Elizabeth $142,400
Previous Owner Miller Jacqueline M $49,500
Previous Owner Hickey Patrick M $63,437
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $308,000 -5.2% $275 / Sq Ft
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2017 04/16/17 For Sale $325,000 +19.5% $290 / Sq Ft
10/30/2015 10/30/15 Sold $272,000 -4.6% $243 / Sq Ft
09/16/2015 09/16/15 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2015 09/04/15 For Sale $285,000 +60.1% $255 / Sq Ft
08/21/2012 08/21/12 Sold $178,000 -11.0% $159 / Sq Ft
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2011 04/25/11 For Sale $200,000 -- $179 / 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
2023 $2,138 $132,959 $40,000 $92,959
2022 $4,440 $330,234 $82,557 $247,677
2021 $4,338 $323,760 $80,939 $242,821
2020 $4,261 $320,442 $80,110 $240,332
2019 $4,186 $314,160 $78,540 $235,620
2018 $4,111 $308,000 $77,000 $231,000
2017 $3,735 $277,440 $69,360 $208,080
2016 $3,650 $272,000 $68,000 $204,000
2015 $2,611 $182,380 $45,595 $136,785
2014 $2,572 $178,808 $44,702 $134,106
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 217011314

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 640-250-018