NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Vista Royale Cir E Palm Desert, CA 92211

Desert Falls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $367,323 - $410,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 31, 2016

Last sale price $220,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,917 / mo

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of October 2016

SEE IT TODAY 2bdrm/2bath Condo in Desert Falls CC. 1360 sq st.Upper unit with easy steps-two landings.Located in the heart of the golf course with a breakfast nook,baack patio looking over a large swimming pool.Unit has just been painted and carpet cleaned, Kitchen has been upgraded with new cabinets and counter tops.new dishwasher , micro wave,water heater and AC.Spacious laundry room,dining area wet bar and fireplace .Low HOA dues include state of the art health club, tennis courts with an onsite pro.Close proximity to resorts,shopping center and restaurants.next to the world class Desert Willow resort with discounted rates for Palm Desert residents.Perfect second home and rental property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Crossen

Tarbell REALTORS Listed on: 06/20/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Stearns

Bennion Deville Homes

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $520 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Adobe Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 626343064

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include building & grounds, cable TV, maintenance paid, security
  • 807 Units
  • Desert Falls Country Club Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance

Amenities

  • Meeting Room

Recreation

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

2,614 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$520 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West
  • Levels: Top
  • Builders Tract Code: Desert Falls C.C.
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Adobe
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Included In Sale: furnishings per inventory
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 165.44
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9778
  • Unit Total In Complex: 807
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: cvwd
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Listing I D: 216018452
  • Listing Member Address: 44-530 San Pablo Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Address: 44-530 San Pablo Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 340-9254
  • Post Direction: E
  • Selling Member Address: 201 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Address: 201 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Ste 120, Palm Springs Main Office, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 327-3991
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Desert Falls Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Gas Dryer Hookup, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Travertine
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Entry-Jack & Jill
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1360.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds, Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Balcony, Barbeque Private, End Unit, Tennis Court
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Deck
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Safety Fence
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community, Heated - Gas
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Kitchen, In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Water Heater Central

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Yes
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds, Cable TV, Maintenance Paid, Security
  • Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Meeting Room, Paddle Tennis, Pet Rules, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 520.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 520.00
  • Unit Location: Second Floor

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 626343064
  • Lot Acres: 0.0600
  • Lot Size: 2614.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2019
Sold by
Searles Robert A and Searles Arda D
Bought by
Searles Robert A and Searles Arda D
Current Estimated Value
$395,831

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2016
Closed on
Oct 13, 2016
Sold by
Fulmore Ken R and Fulmore Lauren C
Bought by
Searles Robert A and Searles Arda D
Seller's Agent
Bill Crossen
Tarbell REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Karen Stearns
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1998
Sold by
Murray Howard W and Murray Katherine L
Bought by
Fulmore Ken R and Fulmore Lauren C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
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
Searles Robert A -- None Available
Searles Robert A $220,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Fulmore Ken R $124,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fulmore Ken R $54,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Sold $220,000 -2.2% $162 / Sq Ft
10/10/2016 10/10/16 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2016 06/20/16 For Sale $225,000 -- $165 / 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 $3,743 $255,324 $63,829 $191,495
2023 $3,743 $245,411 $61,351 $184,060
2022 $3,484 $240,600 $60,149 $180,451
2021 $3,382 $235,883 $58,970 $176,913
2020 $3,326 $233,465 $58,366 $175,099
2019 $3,268 $228,888 $57,222 $171,666
2018 $3,212 $224,400 $56,100 $168,300
2017 $3,150 $220,000 $55,000 $165,000
2016 $2,280 $149,627 $39,720 $109,907
2015 $2,281 $147,381 $39,124 $108,257
2014 $2,146 $144,496 $38,358 $106,138
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bill Crossen

    Tarbell REALTORS

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Karen Stearns

    Bennion Deville Homes

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 216018452

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 626-343-064

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Desert Falls

281 Vista Royale Cir E, Palm Desert, CA

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