$512,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2025

263 Strada Nova Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$301 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

206 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Tile Countertops
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

CHARMING HOME IN THE DESIRABLE GATED COMMUNITY OF MERANO. OFFERING 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. AS YOUR ENTER YOU’LL BE GREETED BY AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN. LIVING ROOM WITH A BEAUTIFUL FIREPLACE AND AIRY FLOOR PLAN THAT SEAMLESSLY BLENDS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIVING . THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE HOME IS THE LARGE SPARKLING POOL AND SPA. PERFECTLY FRAMED BY WINDOWS THAT ALLOW NATURAL LIGHT TO FLOOD THE SPACE. THE LARGE BACKYARD OFFERS PRIVACY FOR A FAMILY GATHERING IN SUMMER TIME . THE LEASED SOLAR SYSTEM KEEPS YOUR ELECTRIC BILLS LOW AND CONSISTENT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elliette Garay

RE/MAX CHAMPIONS Brokerage Phone: 909-510-1073 License #01762905 Listed on: 03/10/2025

RE/MAX CHAMPIONS

Last Buyer's Agent

Jimmi Weaver

Jimmi Weaver, Broker License #01374172

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $90 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Countertops
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Merano Association, Phone Number (760) 797-7797
  • Powerstone Property HOA

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Tax Tract Number 27882
  • Assessor Parcel Number 620382015
  • $926 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$90 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 620382015
  • Year Built: 1998
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1700.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 301.18
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Pool
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 90.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Merano
  • Phone: (760)797-7797
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: PowerStone Property

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Rocks
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1400

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6098.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 449.19
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Tax Tract Number: 27882-2
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 926.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2025
Closed on
Oct 16, 2025
Sold by
Donald I Donley Living Trust and Sanchez Christopher G
Bought by
Cox Alice
Seller's Agent
Elliette Garay
RE/MAX CHAMPIONS
Buyer's Agent
Jimmi Weaver
Jimmi Weaver, Broker
List Price
$604,900
Sold Price
$512,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$92,900
-15.36%
Views
88

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2025
Closed on
Oct 14, 2025
Sold by
Foster Maurice W
Bought by
Cox Alice
Seller's Agent
Elliette Garay
RE/MAX CHAMPIONS
Buyer's Agent
Jimmi Weaver
Jimmi Weaver, Broker
List Price
$604,900
Sold Price
$512,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$92,900
-15.36%
Views
88

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2022
Sold by
Donald I Donley Living Trust
Bought by
Donald I Donley Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2011
Sold by
Donley Donald I
Bought by
Donley Donald I and The Donald I Donley Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2002
Sold by
Woodin Gerald Lee and Woodin Kathleen Ann
Bought by
Donley Donald I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1998
Sold by
Merano By Diamond West Homes Llc
Bought by
Woodin Gerald Lee and Woodin Kathleen Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,580
Interest Rate
6.93%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $512,000 California Best Title
Grant Deed -- California Best Title
Grant Deed -- Donley Donald I
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $262,000 Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $203,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $120,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $143,580 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Sold $512,000 -6.9% $301 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $550,000 -5.2% $324 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Price Changed $580,000 -2.4% $341 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 Price Changed $594,000 -1.8% $349 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $604,900 -- $356 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $5,487 $387,026 $96,750 $290,276
2023 $5,487 $371,999 $92,994 $279,005
2022 $5,082 $364,706 $91,171 $273,535
2021 $4,928 $357,556 $89,384 $268,172
2020 $4,717 $353,891 $88,468 $265,423
2019 $4,629 $346,953 $86,734 $260,219
2018 $5,305 $340,151 $85,034 $255,117
2017 $5,249 $333,482 $83,367 $250,115
2016 $5,128 $326,944 $81,733 $245,211
2015 $5,126 $322,035 $80,506 $241,529
2014 $4,942 $315,729 $78,930 $236,799
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: CV25043589

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 620-382-015