NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $4,369,000 - $5,101,000

6 Beds
6.5 Baths
5,852 Sq Ft
$809/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2024

Last sale price $4,400,000 $752 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,436/month

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • Home Theater
  • Casita
  • On Golf Course
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

As of February 2024

Your chance to own a piece of American history!!! This home is privately situated on the exclusive Thunderbird Country Club Golf Course, and enjoys one of the best golf course and mountain views in all of Thunderbird. Formerly owned by Film & Dance Legend Ginger Rogers, and then President Gerald Ford known as Ford's ''Secret Service House''. The home was rebuilt in 2016 and is now one of the premiere properties in all of Thunderbird. This incredible property is in wonderful company, next door to former President Ford's home, and the iconic Firestone Estate. Situated on approx 1/2 acre, and featuring over 5850 sq ft , the home was built as 6 bedrooms 7 bathrooms. Currently the casita is being used as a gym, and the 6th bedroom is an incredible media/TV room. Walls of glass create a rare opportunity to enjoy the fantastic views from all the living areas and primary bedroom. The large living froom has a 16 ft long fireplace, and incredible pocket sliders bringing the outside in, Other features include a gorgeous glass pivot front door opening to the wood paneled gallery entry with flush doors to 4 stunning bedroom suitesand the media room. For those who love to entertain, the outdoor space is wonderful with large entertaining areas throughout, all enjoying spectacular views. Truly a unique opportunity!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chuck Bennett

Windermere Real Estate License #00918000 Listed on: 01/23/2024

Windermere Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Romness

Equity Union License #01403760

Equity Union

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,516

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • Home has East and West Exposure
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Premium Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Misting System
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $585 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 5,852 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Terrazzo
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Casita
  • Attached Guest House
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 684020045

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include security
  • Thunderbird Country Club Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Security

  • Security Service
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,516

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$585 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East, Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: Ground, One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mid Century
  • Casita Features Other: currently used as a gym
  • Entry Location: Foyer, Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: Fuly furnished and the furnishings were negoatied outside of escrow and not included in the sales price.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 853.55
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.8800
  • View Type: Golf Course, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Park/Green Belt
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Listing I D: 219105769
  • Listing Member Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Address: 73725 El Paseo Drive #23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Member Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Thunderbird Country Club
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Stackable W/D Hookup, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Home Automation System
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Starter, Raised Hearth
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Retreat, Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Low Flow Toilet(s), Powder Room, Remodeled, Shower Stall
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Granite Slab Counters, Island, Remodeled, Skylight(s)
  • Laundry: In Closet, Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5852.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Custom Built, Misting System, Premium Lot, Slab, Solar System Owned
  • Other Structures: Guest House Attached, Guest House/Casita
  • Fencing: Block
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Gas
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Community, Gated Community, Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Call
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Security
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Management, Pet Rules
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 585.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 585.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 684020045
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Private, Street Paved, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Location: On Golf Course
  • Lot Size: 31363.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Rental Restrictions: Yes

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2024
Closed on
Jan 24, 2024
Sold by
Karen A Mcdonald Revocable Trust
Bought by
Grayson Family Trust and Grayson
Seller's Agent
Chuck Bennett
Windermere Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Romness
Equity Union
List Price
$4,995,000
Sold Price
$4,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$595,000
-11.91%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$4,736,538

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$336,538
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2020
Closed on
Nov 10, 2020
Sold by
Paradis Paul
Bought by
Mcdonald Karen A and Karen A Mcdonald Revocable Tru
Seller's Agent
Anait Barkhoudarian
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Bennett
HK Lane Real Estate
List Price
$4,195,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$595,000
-14.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2018
Sold by
Sdlw Llc
Bought by
Paradis Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,380,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2015
Sold by
Manshel Michael
Bought by
Sdlw Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2012
Sold by
University Of Southern California
Bought by
Manshel Michael
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Grayson Family Trust $4,679,000 Fidelity National Title
Mcdonald Karen A $3,600,000 Lawyers Title
Paradis Paul $3,400,000 Equity Title Company
Sdlw Llc $543,000 None Available
Manshel Michael $500,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Ie
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcdonald Karen A $2,340,000
Previous Owner Paradis Paul $2,380,000
Previous Owner Sdlw Llc $1,800,000
Previous Owner Sdlw Llc $1,300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Sold $4,400,000 -11.9% $752 / Sq Ft
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2024 01/23/24 For Sale $4,995,000 +38.8% $854 / Sq Ft
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Sold $3,600,000 -5.3% $615 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Price Changed $3,800,000 -9.4% $649 / Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 For Sale $4,195,000 +16.5% $717 / Sq Ft
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Sold $3,600,000 -2.6% $615 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2018 02/06/18 For Sale $3,695,000 +2.6% $631 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Off Market $3,600,000 -- --
02/05/2017 02/05/17 For Sale $3,695,000 +639.0% $631 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Sold $500,000 -- $95 / Sq Ft
01/23/2012 01/23/12 Pending -- -- --
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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 $48,516 $4,487,999 $1,570,801 $2,917,198
2023 $48,516 $3,745,440 $332,928 $3,412,512
2022 $48,259 $3,672,000 $326,400 $3,345,600
2021 $47,644 $3,600,000 $320,000 $3,280,000
2020 $44,410 $3,537,360 $410,958 $3,126,402
2019 $43,630 $3,468,000 $402,900 $3,065,100
2018 $21,903 $1,722,590 $530,604 $1,191,986
2017 $21,579 $1,688,814 $520,200 $1,168,614
2016 $19,322 $1,525,000 $510,000 $1,015,000
2015 $6,760 $522,548 $209,019 $313,529
2014 $6,708 $512,315 $204,926 $307,389
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219105769

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 684-020-045