NOT LISTED FOR SALE

248 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA 92211

Desert Falls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $287,000 - $381,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,061 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 20, 2024

Last sale price $370,000 $349 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,819 / mo

50 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of November 2024

Beautifully remodeled, south facing condo ideally situated with private, park-like views. Rare, 1 bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, single level end-unit, with long driveway, conveniently located at the end of a cul-de-sac. The Saltillo-tiled rear patio is sunny much of the day, with views of the nearby community pool. The interior has been tastefully remodeled and includes an inside laundry room. The light and bright kitchen boasts a gas stove, quartz countertops, full backsplash, soft-close cabinetry and stainless appliances. Large den-like area adjacent to kitchen. Neutral, wood-plank look tile throughout most of the condo. Primary bath features dual vanities and quartz countertops. Rear patio access from the primary bedroom. Shutters grace windows & sliding doors. Lighting has been updated throughout much of the condo. Newer HVAC system. W/D, fridge, and microwave all purchased within the past year. Exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Short term rentals are approved in Desert Falls. Homeownership includes WiFi and Cable, tennis, pickleball, a complete fitness facility, and 24-hour guard-gated security. The privately owned Desert Falls CC offers pay-as-you-play or membership options. Desert Falls is perfectly located mid-valley, close to dining, groceries, and retail. Within minutes of the renowned AcriSure Arena - a premiere venue home of the CV Firebirds hockey team and hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Stefani

Equity Union License #01507509 Listed on: 09/19/2024

Equity Union

Co-Listed By

Lynda Stefani

Equity Union License #01507508

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Snyder

Redfin Corporation License #02017637

Redfin Corporation

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Drip System Landscaping

HOA Fees

  • $785 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,061 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Garage Space
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 626264016

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building & grounds, security, insurance, maintenance paid, cable TV
  • Desert Falls Country Club Subdivision

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Security

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

2,178 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$785 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: Ground Level, No Unit Above, One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: Furnishings are negotiable.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 344.49
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0100
  • View Type: Park/Green Belt, Pool
  • Water District Name: Coachella Valley Water District
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Co Listing Member Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Member Fax: (866) 368-0713
  • Co Listing Office Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing I D: 219116946
  • Listing Member Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Member Fax: (866) 368-0713
  • Listing Office Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Post Direction: E
  • Selling Member Address: 1260 Corona Pointe Ct Ste 306, Corona, CA 92879
  • Selling Office Address: 1260 Corona Pointe Ct Ste 306, Corona, CA 92879
  • Selling Office Fax: (949) 682-4734
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Desert Falls Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave Oven, Gas Range, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Dryer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower Stall, Remodeled
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1061.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Safety Gate
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Community, Heated, In Ground, Fenced
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community, Heated
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

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, Insurance, Maintenance Paid, Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Paddle Tennis
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 785.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 785.00
  • Unit Location: End Unit

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 626264016
  • Irrigation: Drip System
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size: 2178.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2024
Closed on
Nov 6, 2024
Sold by
Lewis Albert John and Almonte Rossana
Bought by
Eleby Katarina Victoria
Seller's Agent
Steven Stefani
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Snyder
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$365,500
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,500
1.23%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$343,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,193
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.07%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Outstanding Balance
$293,163
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,644

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Lewis Albert John and Almonte Rossana
Seller's Agent
Margaret Biello
Prime Properties of the Desert
Buyer's Agent
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$139,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-24.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.90%
Original Mortgage
$144,516
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2015
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2015
Sold by
Derfler Kathleen E
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2007
Sold by
Derfler Kathleen E
Bought by
Derfler Kathleen E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2003
Sold by
Sloan Marilyn T
Bought by
Derfler Kathleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,150
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Eleby Katarina Victoria $370,000 Lawyers Title
Eleby Katarina Victoria $370,000 Lawyers Title
Lewis Albert John $140,000 Servicelink
Federal National Mortgage Association -- Accommodation
Wells Fargo Bank Na $175,800 Accommodation
Derfler Kathleen E -- None Available
Derfler Kathleen E $155,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Eleby Katarina Victoria $296,000
Closed Eleby Katarina Victoria $296,000
Previous Owner Lewis Albert John $144,516
Previous Owner Derfler Kathleen E $147,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Sold $370,000 +1.2% $349 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $365,500 +161.3% $344 / Sq Ft
03/30/2016 03/30/16 Sold $139,900 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/02/2016 02/02/16 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Price Changed $139,900 -9.7% $132 / Sq Ft
12/31/2015 12/31/15 Price Changed $154,900 -6.1% $146 / Sq Ft
12/03/2015 12/03/15 Price Changed $164,900 -6.8% $155 / Sq Ft
11/02/2015 11/02/15 Price Changed $176,900 -4.3% $167 / Sq Ft
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $184,900 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,545 $370,000 $92,501 $277,499
2023 $2,545 $159,176 $39,820 $119,356
2022 $2,331 $156,056 $39,040 $117,016
2021 $2,249 $152,997 $38,275 $114,722
2020 $2,213 $151,429 $37,883 $113,546
2019 $2,176 $148,461 $37,141 $111,320
2018 $2,139 $145,551 $36,414 $109,137
2017 $2,098 $142,698 $35,700 $106,998
2016 $2,574 $175,800 $43,950 $131,850
2015 $2,738 $186,649 $46,655 $139,994
2014 $2,559 $178,000 $44,000 $134,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Steven Stefani

    Equity Union

    (760) 406-1047

    40 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Steven Stefani
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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Lynda Stefani

    Equity Union

    (760) 406-1063

    50 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Lynda Stefani
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  • Teresa Snyder

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Teresa Snyder

    Redfin Corporation

    (510) 910-0016

    2 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Teresa Snyder
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  • Margaret Biello

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Margaret Biello

    Prime Properties of the Desert

    (760) 505-1683

    17 Total Sales

    Margaret Biello
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    NonMember AgentDefault

    NonMember OfficeDefault

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219116946

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 626-264-016

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Desert Falls

248 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA

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