NOT LISTED FOR SALE

291 E Mel Ave Unit 253 Palm Springs, CA 92262

Estimated Value: $311,000 - $373,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
902 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

About This Home

As of September 2018

Available now. This upstairs two bedroom, two bathroom condo with great views from balcony. Carpet in the bedrooms and living areas, vinyl in kitchen and dining. Rancho El Mirador contains 61 condominiums in four 2-story buildings, each facing a beautiful garden area with pool, Jacuzzi, and tennis court, built on the grounds of the former El Mirador Hotel. Located between the world famous Movie Colony and Old Las Palmas, the neighborhood of the rich and famous. Stroll through Las Palmas and see movie stars houses a few blocks from this charming complex. Walk to the historical Palm Springs Village for fine dining and entertainment. Visit the Spa Casino one mile from your condo. View the dramatic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the tram terminal towering 9000 feet above the town. Enjoy a swim in the year-round heated pool. Relax in the Jacuzzi after playing tennis, or stroll through the immaculately maintained grounds in this gated community. Adjacent to Desert Hospital.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

John Graham

John A Graham Broker License #01180193 Listed on: 07/22/2018

Last Renter's Agent

Victor Yepello

Real Estate eBroker Inc License #01724773

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,226

Year Built

1983

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Cashiers Check: 1st Month Rent, Credit Report, Pet Deposit, Security Deposit
  • Pet Deposit: 350.0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Rent Includes: Association Dues, Gardener, Pool, Trash, Water

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: INDIAN CANYON
  • Entry Location: Top Level
  • Active Date: 07/22/2018
  • Available Date: 08/01/2018
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Building Size: 902.0
  • Building Structure Style: Ranch
  • Credit Report Amount: 25.0
  • Credit Report Paid By: Tenant
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Deposit Security: 1200.0
  • Driving Directions: From downtown Palm Springs go north on Indian Canyon Drive, cross over Tamarisk, just past Desert Hospital turn right on Mel Ave. Building is on your right. Park on street and walk in entry gate in middle of complex. After entering locked entry gate take
  • Full Street Address: 291 E MEL AVE
  • Lease Term Time Span: Year(s)
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Descriptions: Community Pool, Heated And Filtered, Association Pool
  • Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 09/09/2018
  • Rent Excludes: ELECTRIC
  • Spa Descriptions: Association Spa
  • Total Move In Costs: 2425.0
  • Total Number of Units: 61
  • View Type: Mountain View
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1983

Interior Features

  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Appliances: Range
  • Advertising Remarks: Available now. This upstairs two bedroom, two bathroom condo with great views from balcony. Carpet in the bedrooms and living areas, vinyl in kitchen and dining. Rancho El Mirador contains 61 condominiums in four 2-story buildings, each facing a beautifu
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Builders Tract Code: 5720
  • Builders Tract Name: RANCHO EL MIRADOR
  • Levels: Top Level
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Floor Material: Carpet, Sheet Vinyl
  • Laundry: Laundry in Closet, Laundry Area In Unit
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Yes
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1307
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • Direction Faces: Faces South

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Covered Parking
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
  • Parking Type: Carport Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central Furnace

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Assoc Pet Rules, Gated Community, Gated Parking, Tennis Courts
  • Association Fees Include: Water Paid
  • Association Rules: PetsPermitted, Assoc Pet Rules, Submit Pets
  • Association Name: RANCHO EL MIRADOR

Multi Family

  • Total Floors: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2003
Sold by
Rivkin Samuel R
Bought by
Rivkin Samuel Richard
Current Estimated Value
$344,566

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2001
Sold by
Rivkin Rebecca Lyn
Bought by
Rivkin Samuel R
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
Rivkin Samuel Richard -- --
Rivkin Samuel R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Rivkin Samuel Richard $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2018 09/01/18 Rented $1,175 0.0% --
08/09/2018 08/09/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Price Changed $1,175 -2.1% $1 / Sq Ft
07/22/2018 07/22/18 For Rent $1,200 +20.0% --
04/07/2015 04/07/15 Rented $1,000 0.0% --
04/04/2015 04/04/15 Under Contract -- -- --
03/25/2015 03/25/15 For Rent $1,000 -- --
Source: The 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 $2,226 $165,528 $42,288 $123,240
2023 $2,226 $159,102 $40,647 $118,455
2022 $2,267 $155,983 $39,850 $116,133
2021 $2,226 $152,925 $39,069 $113,856
2020 $2,134 $151,358 $38,669 $112,689
2019 $2,101 $148,391 $37,911 $110,480
2018 $2,066 $145,482 $37,168 $108,314
2017 $2,039 $142,631 $36,440 $106,191
2016 $1,985 $139,835 $35,726 $104,109
2015 $1,897 $137,738 $35,191 $102,547
2014 $1,859 $135,042 $34,502 $100,540
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2018

    John Graham

    John A Graham Broker

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    Tenant's Agent in 2018

    Victor Yepello

    Real Estate eBroker Inc

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 18-367272PS

The MLS

APN: 507-065-040

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262

291 E Mel Ave Unit 253, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 291 E Mel Ave Unit 253, Palm Springs, CA 92262 since 22 July 2018 and is currently priced at $344,566. This property was built in 1983. 291 E Mel Ave Unit 253 is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Katherine Finchy Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School, and Palm Springs High School.

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