$370,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

291 E Mel Ave Unit 252 Palm Springs, CA 92262

2 Beds
2 Baths
902 Sq Ft
$395/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$410 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • No Units Above
  • Open Floorplan
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to resort style condo living in Palm Springs . This move-in ready, light & bright, upper end unit with only one shared wall, offers an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and 2 balconies! The living room, dining room and kitchen lead to the first balcony overlooking the community green spaces and pool. Enjoy an updated kitchen complete with newer cabinetry, tile backsplash, stone counters and breakfast seating. Take in the mountain views on the private second balcony that adjoins both the generously sized primary suite and the guest bedroom. In-unit laundry, New 2021 HVAC, 1 assigned carport parking space + ample unassigned parking, fee land ownership. Enjoy the condo year round or use it as a vacation rental! Amenities include pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts! HOA dues cover water, sewer, trash and exterior maintenance. Great location! Minutes away from Downtown Palm Springs, restaurants, shopping as well as close proximity to schools, hospitals and medical centers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Dannecker

Compass License #01459513 Listed on: 10/30/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Joanna Morrison

Compass License #02127406

Last Buyer's Agent

Manny Rosas

Coldwell Banker West License #01141081

Coldwell Banker West

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Property is Fully Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $395 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 902 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Assigned Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 507-065-036

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water
  • 61 Units
  • Rancho El Mirador Association, Phone Number (760) 333-5654
  • Rancho El Mirador Community

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$395 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Attached Style: Patio/Garden
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Cross Street: N Indian Canyon Dr
  • Neighborhood: EL MIRADOR
  • Estimated Living Space: 500 to 999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 420.07
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 410.2
  • Residential Unit Location: No Unit Above
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 410.2
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Ownership: Condominium, Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1983
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Living Room Balcony, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower In Tub
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Electric Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Room/Separate, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x11
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked, Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 902
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Balcony, Covered
  • Pool: Below Ground, Community/Common
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Spa: Community/Common, Gunite
  • View: Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Assigned
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Well on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Rancho El Mirador
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 61
  • Total Number of Units: 61
  • Complex Features: Tennis Courts, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Home Owner Association: Rancho El Mirador
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 395.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 760-333-5654
  • Association Amenities: Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Spa, Pool

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Entry Level Unit: 2

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 507-065-036
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 1263
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.03
  • Map Code Column: D
  • Map Code Page: 756
  • Map Code Row: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2024
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Raser Harold E and Raser Joy E
Bought by
Bond Stephen E
Seller's Agent
Chad Dannecker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Manny Rosas
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-5.1%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$371,546

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,546
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.48%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Outstanding Balance
$294,248
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,298

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2005
Sold by
Mjb Associates
Bought by
Raser Harold E and Raser Joy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2004
Sold by
Weinstock Ronald J and Lipsett Sigrid
Bought by
Mjb Associates

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1996
Sold by
Investment Capital Researchers Inc
Bought by
Weinstock Ronald J and Lipsett Sigrid

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1994
Sold by
First American Title Insurance Company
Bought by
Investment Capital Researchers Inc
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $370,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $245,000 Chicago Title Company
Trustee Deed $195,800 --
Grant Deed $60,000 Orange Coast Title
Trustee Deed $77,224 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $296,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $48,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $370,000 -2.3% $410 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2025 01/11/25 Price Changed $378,900 -0.3% $420 / Sq Ft
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Price Changed $379,900 -2.6% $421 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 For Sale $389,900 -- $432 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $4,244 $334,781 $83,686 $251,095
2023 $4,244 $310,882 $78,119 $232,763
2022 $3,903 $282,620 $71,017 $211,603
2021 $3,217 $229,773 $57,738 $172,035
2020 $2,849 $208,884 $52,489 $156,395
2019 $2,778 $202,800 $50,960 $151,840
2018 $2,682 $195,000 $49,000 $146,000
2017 $2,644 $191,000 $48,000 $143,000
2016 $2,445 $177,000 $44,000 $133,000
2015 $2,069 $152,000 $38,000 $114,000
2014 $1,871 $136,000 $34,000 $102,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 240025645

San Diego MLS

APN: 507-065-036