$345,000
SOLD OCT 22, 2025

33853 Drifting Sands Cir Thousand Palms, CA 92276

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,397 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Active Adult
  • Mountain View
  • In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of October 2025

This well-maintained villa home in Tri Palm Estates & Country Club offers an open layout with cathedral ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. The upgraded kitchen features granite countertops, a gas range, newer dishwasher, and microwave, with Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout.The owner's suite includes a large closet and direct access to the back patio. The en-suite bathroom has a step-in shower with decorative tile and recessed lighting. The home also offers two additional bedrooms or office spaces, plus a large attached garage.Outside, you'll find low-maintenance gardens with newer landscaping, a covered patio, and a relaxing water feature. The home also includes a newer A/C unit for year-round comfort.Tri Palm Estates & Country Club is a 55+ community where you OWN THE LAND and enjoy a wide range of amenities, including free unlimited golf on two courses, tennis, pickleball, swimming pools, shuffleboard, and more. The Community Clubhouse offers a restaurant, bar, billiards, and various activities.Located close to shopping centers like Costco and Lowe's, as well as entertainment options like the Agua Caliente Resort & Casino, Acrisure Arena, and Eisenhower Medical Campus. With easy access to I-10, you're just minutes from Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs.This is a great opportunity to own a comfortable home in a vibrant community. Come see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alan Fuller

Sotheby's International Realty License #02055447 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Heidi Gustafson

Windermere Real Estate License #01956857

Last Buyer's Agent

Terry Murphy

Bennion Deville Homes License #01346949

Bennion Deville Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,538

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,397 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Golf Cart Parking

Pool

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Property is located within a water district

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 693291018

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Tri Palm Estates Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Planned Unit Development

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Billiard Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Security Service
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,538

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$264 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One, Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Spanish
  • Included In Sale: Home is being sold mostly unfurnished, but Seller may choose to leave certain items.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 256.98
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9600
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Co Listing Member Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Office Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing I D: 219134865
  • Listing Member Address: 9665 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  • Listing Office Address: 9665 Wilshire Blvd Ste 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  • Listing Office Fax: (310) 724-7010
  • Selling Member Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Dr 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 327-3991
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Tri-Palm Estates
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Track Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1397.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Patio: Covered, Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Fenced
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community, Fenced
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Garage
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Security: Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Golf Course Within Development, Pickle Ball Courts
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Association #2 Frequency: Annually
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, Pet Rules, Management, Maintenance Grounds, Guest Parking, Golf - Par 3, Golf Course, Fire Pit, Clubhouse, Billiard Room
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 250.00
  • HOA Fee 2: 172.00
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 264.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 693291018
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Size: 5227.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Frances H Macomber Revocable Living Trus
Bought by
Macomber-Sturman Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2001
Sold by
Sturman Janie E and Macomber Frances
Bought by
Macomber Frances H and Sturman Janie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 1995
Sold by
Farmers & Merchants Bank Of Long Beach
Bought by
Flamm Charles and Flamm Rosi Edythe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,600
Interest Rate
7.36%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $115,000 First American Title Co
Corporate Deed $60,318 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $75,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $62,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Sold $345,000 -3.9% $247 / Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $359,000 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $2,538 $175,862 $43,305 $132,557
2023 $2,538 $169,034 $41,624 $127,410
2022 $2,464 $165,720 $40,808 $124,912
2021 $2,392 $162,471 $40,008 $122,463
2020 $2,281 $160,806 $39,598 $121,208
2019 $2,243 $157,654 $38,822 $118,832
2018 $2,203 $154,563 $38,062 $116,501
2017 $2,188 $151,533 $37,316 $114,217
2016 $2,148 $148,563 $36,585 $111,978
2015 $2,077 $146,334 $36,037 $110,297
2014 $2,062 $143,470 $35,332 $108,138
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219134865

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 693-291-018