NOT LISTED FOR SALE

255 Serena Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated Value: $553,000 - $690,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$592/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 08, 2018

Last sale price $324,000 $180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,198/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Fitness Center
  • Panoramic View
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of May 2018

Enjoy one of the best locations in Monterey Country Club! This TURNKEY FURNISHED condo has gorgeous golf course, and mountain views! This home features a gated, private entry, vaulted ceilings in the main living space, and a great open floor plan. Enjoy relaxing views of the golf course right outside your back patio, and watch the morning sun light up the mountains every day. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with a master bath that includes a large tile shower and skylight that make it light and bright. The spacious den has a closet and can be used as a third bedroom/office. The home has recessed lighting in the main living spaces. Perfect for entertaining, the west-facing patio includes a BBQ, awnings to keep you cool on those hot summer days. An attached 2 car garage make this unit perfect for a winer getaway and is close to El Paseo for all the best shopping and dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Hamilton

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01923960 Listed on: 01/04/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Frey

Realty One Group West License #01483223

Realty One Group West

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • On Golf Course
  • Home has East and West Exposure

HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only

Laundry

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Pool

  • In Ground Spa
  • Heated Above Ground Pool

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 622082028

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building & grounds, cable TV, clubhouse, security, trash
  • Monterey Country Club Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Community Lake
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Card Room

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$592 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East, Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Monterey Country Clu
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: All kitchen appliances, washer & dryer and furnishings per seller inventory.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 193.89
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9284
  • View Type: Golf Course, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Co Listing Member Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Office Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 776-1666
  • Listing I D: 218000236
  • 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 Office Address: 2134 Main Street, Suite 140, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Monterey Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Master Retreat, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower Over Tub, Tile Shower
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Pantry
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1800.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering, Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Patio: Awning(s)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: Above Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • 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: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway, Guest, On Street
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Water Heater Unit

Association/Amenities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Security, Trash
  • Association Amenities: Card Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Greenbelt/Park, Guest Parking, Lake or Pond, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 2: 490.00
  • HOA Fee 3: 102.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 592.00

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 622082028
  • Lot Acres: 0.0600
  • Lot Location: On Golf Course
  • Lot Size: 2614.00

Rental Info

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2018
Closed on
Apr 20, 2018
Sold by
Akiba Ruth
Bought by
West David S and West Bobette S
Seller's Agent
Dan Hamilton
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pam Frey
Realty One Group West
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$324,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-12.2%
Current Estimated Value
$614,651

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$290,651
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.64%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2013
Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Kappenman Kenneth L and Kappenman Janet V
Bought by
Akiba Ruth
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Caridi
Buyer's Agent
Unknown Member
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-10.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2007
Sold by
Fox Carol M
Bought by
Kappenman Kenneth L and Kappenman Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$317,625
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2000
Sold by
Bullington Cheryl and Sabad Cheryl Bullington
Bought by
Fox Carol M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1998
Sold by
Sabad Frank Steve
Bought by
Sabad Cheryl Bullington

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,150
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
West David S $324,000 First American Title
Akiba Ruth $330,000 First American Title Company
Kappenman Kenneth L $475,000 California Title Company
Fox Carol M $305,000 American Title
Sabad Cheryl Bullington -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kappenman Kenneth L $317,625
Previous Owner Sabad Cheryl Bullington $128,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/08/2018 05/08/18 Sold $324,000 -7.2% $180 / Sq Ft
04/17/2018 04/17/18 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2018 03/01/18 Price Changed $349,000 -5.4% $194 / Sq Ft
01/04/2018 01/04/18 For Sale $369,000 +11.8% $205 / Sq Ft
09/25/2013 09/25/13 Sold $330,000 -2.7% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/19/2013 09/19/13 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2013 06/05/13 Price Changed $339,000 -2.9% $188 / Sq Ft
04/11/2013 04/11/13 Price Changed $349,000 -5.4% $194 / Sq Ft
03/15/2013 03/15/13 For Sale $369,000 -- $205 / 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 $4,970 $376,985 $129,027 $247,958
2023 $4,970 $362,349 $124,018 $238,331
2022 $4,738 $355,245 $121,587 $233,658
2021 $4,630 $348,280 $119,203 $229,077
2020 $4,455 $337,089 $117,981 $219,108
2019 $4,376 $330,480 $115,668 $214,812
2018 $4,681 $355,527 $124,434 $231,093
2017 $4,592 $348,557 $121,995 $226,562
2016 $4,486 $341,723 $119,603 $222,120
2015 $4,504 $336,592 $117,807 $218,785
2014 $4,433 $330,000 $115,500 $214,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 218000236

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 622-082-028