NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA 92211

Desert Falls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $461,000 - $521,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,814 Sq Ft
$677/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 17, 2023

Last sale price $449,000 $248 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,742/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2023

Enjoy your morning coffee from the East facing covered patio overlooking the community pool, green belt and mountain views. Wonderful lower level Villa unit with nice sized living room, dining area featuring a beautiful travertine & marble fireplace, 20'' x 20'' neutral tile in living room, kitchen, hallways, Bedrooms are carpeted. Good sized, very functional kitchen has granite counter surfaces, composite granite sink, new range, eating area. Large Master with pool, green belt views, large walk-in closet, extra large bath w/ separate shower and soaking tub, split vanities. Nice guest room, new carpet, large walk-in closet. 3rd bedroom is being used as den/office. Perfectly located guest powder room. Separate, inside laundry room with extra storage. Plantation shutters throughout. Partially furnished per inventory. Two car garage with built-in overhead storage rack and extra long driveway for guest parking. Very centrally located in the Valley. HOA includes exterior maintenance/landscaping plus cable, internet, fabulous fitness center tennis and pickle ball courts. 24 hour security guard gated. Golf course in development and beautiful, full service clubhouse. You will enjoy the peace and serenity of this lovely location and all it has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

P.R. Roll

HK Lane Real Estate License #01389608 Listed on: 02/03/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Tringale

Windermere Real Estate License #01952013

Windermere Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,251

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Home has East and West Exposure
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $677 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,814 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Pool Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 626021052

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, security, trash
  • Desert Falls Country Club Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Planned Unit Development

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,251

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$677 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West, Leisure Faces East
  • Levels: Ground, Two
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Main Level
  • Included In Sale: All appliances, all furnishings shown on homeowner's furnishings inventory are included. All furnishings shown as EXCLUDED belong to staging company are excluded. They can be negotiated for purchase through the staging company.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 247.52
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Pool
  • Water District Name: Coachella Valley Water
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Listing I D: 219090377
  • Listing Office Address: 677 Arrowhead Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 834-7575
  • Post Direction: E
  • Selling Member Address: 296 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Member Fax: (760) 327-4729
  • Selling Office Address: 296 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Desert Falls Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Glass Doors, Tile
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Powder Room, Shower & Tub, Tile Counters, Tile Shower
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1814.00
  • Windows Treatments: Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: End Unit, Slab
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Brick - Tile, Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Safety Fence
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Community, Fenced, In Ground
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community, Heated
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • 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: Cable TV, Security, Trash
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pet Rules, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 677.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 677.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 626021052
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Description: Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Street Lighting, Street Paved, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 3049.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2023
Closed on
Mar 8, 2023
Sold by
Pobst Leslie
Bought by
Knudsen Lorens John and Knudsen Kathy Maria
Seller's Agent
P.R. Roll
HK Lane Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Tringale
Windermere Real Estate
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$449,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.18%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$485,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%
Original Mortgage
$336,750
Outstanding Balance
$327,129
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$158,835

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2013
Sold by
Steiner Raymond
Bought by
Family Trust Of Raymond Steiner

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2004
Sold by
Doughty Bill and Doughty Carol
Bought by
Steiner Raymond

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2002
Sold by
Kelly Harry F and Kelly Michele R
Bought by
Doughty Bill and Doughty Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,750
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1996
Sold by
Lou Mettler Mary
Bought by
Kelly Harry F and Kelly Michele R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,800
Interest Rate
8.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Knudsen Lorens John $449,000 None Listed On Document
Family Trust Of Raymond Steiner -- None Available
Steiner Raymond $375,500 Orange Coast Title Company
Doughty Bill $245,000 Southland Title
Kelly Harry F $146,500 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knudsen Lorens John $336,750
Previous Owner Doughty Bill $232,750
Previous Owner Kelly Harry F $131,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Sold $449,000 -2.2% $248 / Sq Ft
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2023 02/03/23 For Sale $459,000 -- $253 / 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 $6,251 $467,139 $44,217 $422,922
2023 $6,251 $513,128 $128,274 $384,854
2022 $6,188 $471,033 $117,396 $353,637
2021 $5,065 $382,954 $95,444 $287,510
2020 $4,600 $348,140 $86,767 $261,373
2019 $4,476 $338,000 $84,240 $253,760
2018 $4,317 $325,000 $81,000 $244,000
2017 $4,224 $318,000 $79,000 $239,000
2016 $4,115 $311,000 $78,000 $233,000
2015 $3,960 $293,000 $73,000 $220,000
2014 $3,533 $264,000 $66,000 $198,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    P.R. Roll

    HK Lane Real Estate

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Julie Tringale

    Windermere Real Estate

    (760) 641-5121

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Julie Tringale
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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219090377

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 626-021-052

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Desert Falls

278 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA

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