$1,700,000
SOLD DEC 9, 2021
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,278 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$746 Per Sq Ft

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • 5-minute walk to Frances Stevens Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

First time ever on the market! Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protege, architect Hiram Hudson Benedict, this classic Spanish-style estate has been lovingly maintained by the same family since it was built in 1935. Throughout its storied past, famous guests have visited this very special property, including Bob and Dolores Hope. Located in the heart of the coveted Movie Colony community on a large walled/gated lot, the 2,278-square-foot residence offers details, character and charm rarely found in homes today. Stunning great room with vaulted ceiling, wood beams, oversized wood burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors, original windows, and french doors to the adjacent screened porch/sunroom. Formal dining room with Tiki style accents. Spacious kitchen featuring a vintage Gaffers and Sattler stove. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms plus office/den. Walk-in closets and plenty of storage throughout, including a full basement. Sparkling swimming pool and spa. Detached two-car garage with rooftop deck. Unobstructed mountain views (underground utilities). Situated on fee land (you own the land). Within a short walking distance to Ruth Hardy Park, restaurants, shops, and the casino. Enjoy the quintessential Palm Springs life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Babineaux

HK Lane Real Estate License #01924348 Listed on: 10/21/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Smith

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01346878

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,060

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Leased
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Sewer in Street

Community Details

  • Movie Colony Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 507184010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,060

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Spanish
  • Included In Sale: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 746.27
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Co Selling Office Address: 840 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Listing I D: 219069268
  • Listing Office Address: 800 N Palm Canyon Dr, Suite D& E, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 832-6203
  • Selling Office Address: 840 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Street Direction: E
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Movie Colony
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Storage, Built-In Features
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Bedroom Features: Dressing Area, Walk In Closet, Master Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Tile Shower
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2278.00
  • Windows Treatments: Screens, Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Screened
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Wall/Window Unit(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Leased
  • Sewer: In Street Paid

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 507184010
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Fenced, Utilities Underground, Rectangular Lot, Lawn
  • Lot Size: 12197.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2023
Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
388 E Valmonte Norte Llc
Bought by
Mayo Management Trust and Mayo
Seller's Agent
Maleny Rodriguez
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chad Harper
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,450,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$2,429,737

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.42%
Original Mortgage
$1,715,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,677,913
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$751,824

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2023
Sold by
Queen Bee Ventures Llc
Bought by
388 E Valmonte Norte Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,575,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Lang Charles Joseph and Lang Suzanne Barbara
Bought by
Queen Bee Ventures Llc
Seller's Agent
Joseph Babineaux
HK Lane Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tim Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,482,580
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Lang Charles Joseph and Lang Suzanne B
Bought by
The Lang Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2015
Sold by
Lang Charles Joseph and Lang Suzanne B
Bought by
Lang Charles Joseph and Lang Suzanne B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
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 $2,450,000 Equity Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,700,000 Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,715,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,575,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,482,580 Commercial
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Sold $2,450,000 0.0% $1,076 / Sq Ft
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2023 10/13/23 For Sale $2,450,000 +44.1% $1,076 / Sq Ft
12/09/2021 12/09/21 Sold $1,700,000 0.0% $746 / Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $746 / 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 $30,060 $2,498,999 $874,651 $1,624,348
2023 $30,060 $1,734,000 $561,000 $1,173,000
2022 $22,221 $1,700,000 $550,000 $1,150,000
2021 $3,723 $274,914 $84,965 $189,949
2020 $3,562 $272,096 $84,094 $188,002
2019 $3,501 $266,762 $82,446 $184,316
2018 $3,437 $261,532 $80,830 $180,702
2017 $3,385 $256,405 $79,246 $177,159
2016 $3,289 $251,379 $77,693 $173,686
2015 $3,148 $247,605 $76,527 $171,078
2014 $3,099 $242,757 $75,029 $167,728
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219069268

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 507-184-010