$314,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2018

237 Serena Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,670 Sq Ft
$595/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Fitness Center
  • Panoramic View
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of February 2025

WHAT A VIEW! Full sweeping mountain view with large expanse of golf course and no golf cart path in front of you. Great cul-de-sac street, easy access to home, enter security gate, take second right and you are home, Relax in this spotless 300 plan with 16 inch tile floors throughout except for bedroom carpet. Remodeled kitchen with corian counter tops and sink,electric flat top stove, recessed canned lighting. The tranquil atrium has wonderful plantings and a beautiful fountain. Grab your favorite beverage from the wet bar and enjoy the fabulous view from your patio, OR step two doors down to the closest pool. There is no better location then Monterey County Club, close to everything including gourmet grocery stores, great shopping and restaurants galore. Perfect house, perfect view, best location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dolores Del-Cerro

Bennion Deville Homes License #00396234 Listed on: 02/09/2018

Bennion Deville Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

Dolores Del-Cerro

HK Lane Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,269

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a private road
  • On Golf Course
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Home has East and West Exposure
  • Stucco Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,670 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Tinted Windows
  • Shutters
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Atrium Room
  • Storage
  • Security Lights

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Grab Bars

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Ground Level
  • Property is near a clubhouse

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 622082019

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building & grounds, cable TV, security, trash
  • Built by Sunrise Company
  • Monterey Country Club Subdivision, 300 Plan

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room
  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,269

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$595 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East, Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: Ground, Ground Level, No Unit Above
  • Builder Model Name: 300 Plan
  • Builder Name: Sunrise Company
  • Builders Tract Code: Monterey Country Clu
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Spanish
  • Disability Access: Grab Bars, Grab Bars in Bath(s)
  • Entry Location: Foyer, Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: Furniture, Washer/Dryer, refrigerator
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 203.29
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9249
  • View Type: Desert, Golf Course, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Listing I D: 218005100
  • Listing Member Address: 74-910 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Listing Office Address: 74-910 Highway 111, Indian Wells Main Office, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 773-3959
  • Selling Member Address: 74-910 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Selling Office Address: 74-910 Highway 111, Indian Wells Main Office, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 773-3959
  • Street Direction: W
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Monterey Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Oven, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wet Bar
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Linen Closet, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall, Tile Counters, Tile Shower
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Corian Counters
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1670.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes, Shutters, Skylight(s), Tinted Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Slab
  • Roofing: Concrete, Tile
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Covered, Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Exterior Security Lights, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Resident Manager
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Water Heater Unit

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Community Mailbox, Golf Course Within Development
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Association #2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Yes
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds, Cable TV, Security, Trash
  • Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Card Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Guest Parking, Management, Meeting Room, Paddle Tennis, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 490.00
  • HOA Fee 2: 105.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 595.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor, Inside Unit

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 622082019
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.0600
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Street Lighting, Street Paved, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Location: Close to Clubhouse, Cul-De-Sac, On Golf Course, Private Road
  • Lot Size: 2614.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Turnkey
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

MLS Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2025
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Beveridge Paul and Beveridge Lee
Bought by
Kathy J Garfield Trust and Garfield
Seller's Agent
Daniel Ferretti
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Mercedes French
Seven Gables Real Estate
List Price
$945,000
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.06%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$903,518

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$31,482
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.26%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2018
Closed on
Apr 30, 2018
Sold by
Rumsey Rumsey J and Rumsey Carolyn J
Bought by
Beveridge Paul and Beveridge Lee
Seller's Agent
Dolores Del-Cerro
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Dolores Del-Cerro
HK Lane Real Estate
List Price
$351,500
Sold Price
$314,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-10.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2002
Sold by
Devereaux Paul J
Bought by
Rumsey J Michael and Rumsey Carolyn J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2000
Sold by
Halpern Kriss and Poursaleh Mansour
Bought by
Devereaux Paul J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,050
Interest Rate
7.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $885,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $280,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $250,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $209,000 American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $68,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $42,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $188,050 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $935,000 -1.1% $519 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $945,000 +201.0% $525 / Sq Ft
05/30/2018 05/30/18 Sold $314,000 -7.5% $188 / Sq Ft
04/28/2018 04/28/18 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2018 04/14/18 Price Changed $339,500 -1.6% $203 / Sq Ft
04/01/2018 04/01/18 Price Changed $345,000 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
03/01/2018 03/01/18 Rented $3,400 0.0% --
02/09/2018 02/09/18 For Sale $351,500 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Rented $3,700 0.0% --
02/01/2012 02/01/12 For Rent $3,700 0.0% --
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Under Contract -- -- --
09/01/2010 09/01/10 For Rent $3,700 -- --
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 $4,269 $525,667 $111,505 $414,162
2023 $4,269 $306,217 $107,176 $199,041
2022 $4,064 $300,214 $105,075 $195,139
2021 $3,969 $294,328 $103,015 $191,313
2020 $3,900 $291,311 $101,959 $189,352
2019 $3,831 $285,600 $99,960 $185,640
2018 $4,228 $318,202 $111,367 $206,835
2017 $4,148 $311,964 $109,184 $202,780
2016 $4,053 $305,848 $107,044 $198,804
2015 $4,069 $301,256 $105,437 $195,819
2014 $4,006 $295,357 $103,373 $191,984
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 218005100

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 622-082-019