NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Strada Fortuna Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated Value: $536,099 - $663,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,325 Sq Ft
$445/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2018

Last sale price $315,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,752/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gated Community
  • Tuscan Architecture
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of December 2018

Fabulous location-Monterey and Country Club. Walk to shopping, dining, coffee shops and more. Easy access to highway 10, ElPaseo, Mall, College of The Desert. On the edge of Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage. Quiet location, great curb appeal, new carpet and paint. Separate formal dining room. Could be a den or home office. Light and bright living area with fireplace, that opens up to an eat-in kitchen. Two patio covers in backyard, cleaned and ready to put your own private pool in. Fabulous short term rental opportunity, with low $90.00 monthly HOA dues! Only one available in this lovely community, wont last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cher Rush

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01068237 Listed on: 09/04/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Sanders

Keller Williams Realty License #00910900

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,875

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $90 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Tuscan Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,325 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Awning
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 620382035

Community Details

Overview

  • Built by Merano
  • Merano Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,875

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$90 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West
  • Levels: One
  • Builder Name: Merano
  • Builders Tract Code: Merano
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Tuscan
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Included In Sale: All appliances, including washer/dryer.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 245.28
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9692
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Listing I D: 218024376
  • Listing Member Address: 45-000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Listing Office Address: 45-000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 360-1342
  • Selling Office Address: 16310 Whittier Blvd Suite F, Whittier, CA 90603
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Merano
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile Counters
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counters
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1325.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Hard Coat Stucco
  • Other Features: Slab
  • Roofing: Concrete, Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Awning(s), Concrete Slab, Covered

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Garage
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Automatic Gate
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 90.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 90.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 620382035
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Acres: 0.1600
  • Lot Description: Automatic Gate, Curbs, Fenced, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Street Paved, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Dimensions: 6969 SF
  • Lot Size: 6969.00

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2025
Sold by
Williams Wesley and Williams Hyerim
Bought by
Williams Family Trust and Williams
Current Estimated Value
$589,525

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2018
Closed on
Dec 12, 2018
Sold by
Rosen Vivi G
Bought by
Williams Wesley and Williams Hyerim
Seller's Agent
Cher Rush
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Sanders
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-7.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2011
Sold by
Elkins Betty F
Bought by
Rosen Vivi G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2010
Sold by
Elkins Betty F
Bought by
Elkins Betty F and The Elkins Family Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
4.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2001
Sold by
Elkins Norman A and Elkins Betty F
Bought by
Elkins Norman A and Elkins Betty F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1997
Sold by
Boshard Paul J
Bought by
Elkins Norman A and Elkins Betty F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1996
Sold by
Boshard Paul J
Bought by
Baird L B Ruth
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
Williams Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Williams Wesley $315,000 Equity Title Orange County I
Rosen Vivi G $219,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Elkins Betty F -- Westminster Title Co Inc
Elkins Betty F -- Westminster Title Co Inc
Elkins Norman A -- --
Elkins Norman A $120,000 Old Republic Title Company
Baird L B Ruth -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Williams Wesley $132,000
Previous Owner Williams Wesley $165,000
Previous Owner Rosen Vivi G $411,000
Previous Owner Elkins Betty F $170,000
Previous Owner Elkins Betty F $120,000
Previous Owner Elkins Norman A $100,000
Previous Owner Elkins Norman A $100,000
Previous Owner Elkins Norman A $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2018 12/20/18 Sold $315,000 -3.1% $238 / Sq Ft
11/21/2018 11/21/18 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2018 10/06/18 Price Changed $325,000 -4.1% $245 / Sq Ft
09/04/2018 09/04/18 For Sale $339,000 -- $256 / 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
2023 $4,875 $337,740 $80,413 $257,327
2022 $4,607 $331,119 $78,837 $252,282
2021 $4,483 $324,628 $77,292 $247,336
2020 $4,406 $321,300 $76,500 $244,800
2019 $4,326 $315,000 $75,000 $240,000
2018 $4,196 $241,748 $72,523 $169,225
2017 $4,163 $237,008 $71,101 $165,907
2016 $4,072 $232,361 $69,707 $162,654
2015 $4,112 $228,873 $68,661 $160,212
2014 $3,948 $224,392 $67,317 $157,075
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Cher Rush

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (760) 345-2527

    18 Total Sales

    Cher Rush
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  • Deborah Sanders

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Deborah Sanders

    Keller Williams Realty

    (562) 833-8429

    30 Total Sales

    Deborah Sanders
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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 218024376

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 620-382-035

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92260

278 Strada Fortuna, Palm Desert, CA

This home is located at 278 Strada Fortuna, Palm Desert, CA 92260 since 04 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $589,525, approximately $444 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 278 Strada Fortuna is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including James Earl Carter Elementary School, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, and Palm Desert High School.

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