385 Desert Lakes Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264
Melody Ranch Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,545
Sq Ft
2,178
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of April 2025Originally designed by Richard A. Harrison, this large mid-century modern 2BR/2BA unit comes turnkey furnished and is in move-in condition. The private sunny courtyard patio with desert landscape offers southern & western mountain views. The updated kitchen features newer stainless steel appliances as well as concrete counters and tiled floor. Updates and upgrades throughout the unit include roller shades for privacy, updated screens, updated foam roof, modern recessed lighting, updated bathrooms w/white ceramic tile and clear glass shower doors, and a recently enclosed private single garage w/remote. Best of all, when you live at Seven Lakes Country Club, you will have access to 15 pools and spas, an executive golf course and a magnificent William Cody-designed Clubhouse with restaurant and bar, a pro shop, and will be only a few hundred feet from the magnificent Parker Hotel!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group License #01926911 Listed on: 07/22/2016
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$6,388
Year Built
1970
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Active Date: 2016-07-22
- Full Bathroom: 2
- Building Size: 1545.0
- Building Structure Style: Architectural
- Driving Directions: 111 South, left on Cherokee (at the Parker Hotel). Drive to front gate and ask for a map of the community. Unit 15 is locate on the left once you drive in.
- Full Street Address: 385 DESERT LAKES DR
- Number Of Remote Controls: 1
- Pool Descriptions: Community Pool, Association Pool
- Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2016-11-19
- Spa Descriptions: Association Spa
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
- Total Number of Units: 341
- View Type: Mountain View
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1970
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range Hood, Microwave, Range
- Advertising Remarks: Learn about the Seven Lakes Country Club Community: http://www.pscondos.com/complex/seven-lakes-country-club/
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Builders Tract Code: 6860
- Builders Tract Name: SEVEN LAKES C.C.
- Fireplace: No
- Levels: Ground Level
- Playing Courts: Sport Court
- Interior Amenities: Furnished
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
- Floor Material: Bamboo, Carpet
- Laundry: Laundry Area In Unit
- Pool: Yes
Exterior Features
- View: Yes
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178
- Common Walls: Attached
- Community Features: Golf Course within Development
Garage/Parking
- Other Spaces: 1
- Total Parking Spaces: 1
- Parking Spaces Total: 1
- Parking Type: Assigned
Utilities
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Central Furnace
- Security: 24 Hour, Automatic Gate, Gated Community, Gated Community with Guard, Guarded
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Amenities: Barbecue, Assoc Maintains Landscape, Gated Community, Gated Community Guard, Gated Parking, Golf, Guest Parking, Outdoor Cooking Area, Recreational Multipurpose Room, Security, Sport Court, Tennis Courts
- HOA: Yes
- HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
- HOA #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Rules: PetsPermitted
- Association Name: Seven Lakes Country Club
- HOA Fees: 739.0
- HOA Fees: 364.0
Multi Family
- Total Floors: 1
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Anna Homes Llc
Bought by
Kassab-Barker Joint Trust and Kassab
Seller's Agent
Richie Usher
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
John McKenna
Windermere Real Estate
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$937,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-1.26%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,653
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.00%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 1, 2024
Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Contrada Flore Trust and Newnes William Ray
Bought by
Anna Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Richie Usher
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Steven Hill
Equity Union
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$275,000
-35.48%
Views
103
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
200.98%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2020
Sold by
Hobbs Simon D
Bought by
Newnes William Ray
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 10, 2019
Closed on
Mar 5, 2019
Sold by
Brown Jerry W
Bought by
Hobbs Simon D
Seller's Agent
Richie Usher
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Jim Schwietz
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$429,500
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,500
-13.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.51%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 22, 2016
Closed on
Oct 19, 2016
Sold by
Burleson Darlenna and Buzzard Cynthia Ann
Bought by
Raymond Charles A
Seller's Agent
Alex Dethier
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Buyer's Agent
Gary Lee Smith
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$329,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-8.36%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.12%
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2014
Closed on
Mar 25, 2014
Sold by
Hagglund Christine
Bought by
Burleson Darlenna and Buzzard Cynthia Ann
Seller's Agent
Shawn Snook
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jack Ellison
Desert Heritage Financial Serv
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.84%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.03%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2014
Closed on
Mar 18, 2014
Sold by
Seven Lakes Homeowners Association Inc
Bought by
Hagglund Christine
Seller's Agent
Shawn Snook
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jack Ellison
Desert Heritage Financial Serv
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.84%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 2008
Sold by
Bortz William Michael
Bought by
Hagglund Christine
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $937,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $500,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $470,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Grant Deed | $370,000 | Orange Coast Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $329,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $275,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $28,500 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Southland Title Inland Empir |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $263,200 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | Sold | $937,000 | -1.3% | $621 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2025 03/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/27/2025 02/27/25 | For Sale | $949,000 | +89.8% | $628 / Sq Ft |
| 09/09/2024 09/09/24 | Sold | $500,000 | -20.6% | $331 / Sq Ft |
| 09/03/2024 09/03/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/26/2024 06/26/24 | Price Changed | $630,000 | -6.7% | $417 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2024 04/17/24 | Price Changed | $675,000 | -12.9% | $447 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2024 03/01/24 | For Sale | $775,000 | +109.5% | $513 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2019 03/26/19 | Sold | $370,000 | -6.3% | $245 / Sq Ft |
| 03/04/2019 03/04/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/25/2019 02/25/19 | Price Changed | $395,000 | -8.0% | $262 / Sq Ft |
| 01/10/2019 01/10/19 | For Sale | $429,500 | +30.5% | $284 / Sq Ft |
| 11/18/2016 11/18/16 | Sold | $329,000 | -2.9% | $213 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2016 10/16/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/25/2016 09/25/16 | Price Changed | $339,000 | -5.6% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2016 07/22/16 | For Sale | $359,000 | +30.5% | $232 / Sq Ft |
| 03/31/2014 03/31/14 | Sold | $275,000 | -4.8% | $182 / Sq Ft |
| 01/09/2014 01/09/14 | For Sale | $289,000 | -- | $191 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,388 | $494,051 | $126,140 | $367,911 |
| 2022 | $6,515 | $484,365 | $123,667 | $360,698 |
| 2021 | $6,385 | $474,869 | $121,243 | $353,626 |
| 2020 | $4,863 | $377,400 | $25,500 | $351,900 |
| 2019 | $4,959 | $377,399 | $113,221 | $264,178 |
| 2018 | $4,352 | $335,580 | $83,895 | $251,685 |
| 2017 | $4,376 | $329,000 | $82,250 | $246,750 |
| 2016 | $3,774 | $284,769 | $70,415 | $214,354 |
| 2015 | $3,614 | $280,493 | $69,358 | $211,135 |
| 2014 | $2,264 | $169,000 | $45,000 | $124,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Richie Usher
Seller's Agent in 2025
Richie Usher
Equity Union
(619) 782-4518
43 in this area
74 Total Sales
-
John McKenna
Buyer's Agent in 2025
John McKenna
Windermere Real Estate
(760) 239-9069
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
-
Steven Hill
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Steven Hill
Equity Union
(323) 300-1000
5 in this area
74 Total Sales
-
Jim Schwietz
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Jim Schwietz
Bennion Deville Homes
(760) 325-7827
2 in this area
32 Total Sales
-
Alex Dethier
Seller's Agent in 2016
Alex Dethier
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
(760) 808-3300
5 in this area
288 Total Sales
-
Gary Lee Smith
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Gary Lee Smith
Bennion Deville Homes
(760) 641-5161
17 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 16-145898PS
APN: 681-060-009
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