417 E Via Altamira Palm Springs, CA 92262
The Movie Colony Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,249
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
About This Home
As of May 2025Ultra-private Movie Colony home recently renovated by accomplished interior designer Shannon Martin defines elegance. If you are looking for top-shelf finishes and panoramic views - this is the one to see! Located within two blocks of restaurants and retailers, this property offers custom designer finishes, newly replaced roof and systems, multiple entertaining areas inside and out, and a south-facing backyard that delivers premier views. Formal living area with fireplace and spacious dining area both open to the private saline pool and spa. The adjacent gourmet kitchen has stone counters and flooring as well as a French CornuFe range. Master Suite has a fireplace, views, and a bath with dual sinks, walk-in shower, separate soaking tub with views and a walk-in closet. Junior Ensuite Two with retreat has a private entrance as well as a private bath. On the other side is a third bedroom that opens to the backyard and is adjacent to a bath. Bedroom Four is used as a media room.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01416687 Listed on: 09/14/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$21,971
Year Built
1963
Lot Details
0
Parking
2
Listing Details
- Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
- Active Date: 2017-09-14
- Full Bathroom: 3
- Building Size: 3249.0
- Building Structure Style: Contemporary
- Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Driving Directions: FROM NORTH PALM CANYON OR NORTH INDIAN CANYON: Turn east onto East Tamarisk, turn right onto Avenida Palos Verdes, and turn left onto East Via Altamira.
- Full Street Address: 417 E VIA ALTAMIRA
- Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
- Pool Descriptions: Filtered, Heated, Heated And Filtered, Heated - Gas, Private Pool
- Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2017-12-01
- Spa Construction: Gunite, In Ground
- Spa Descriptions: Heated, Private Spa
- View Type: Mountain View, Panoramic View
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1963
Interior Features
- Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Granite, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Travertine, Tub Only, Under Vanity Lighting
- Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Ground Floor Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Master Retreat, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
- Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Built-Ins, Range, Cooktop - Gas, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood
- Advertising Remarks: Ultra-private Movie Colony home recently renovated by accomplished interior designer Shannon Martin defines elegance. If you are looking for top-shelf finishes and panoramic views - this is the one to see! Located within two blocks of restaurants and re
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Builders Tract Code: 5620
- Builders Tract Name: MOVIE COLONY
- Fireplace: Yes
- Levels: One Level
- Spa: Yes
- Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-Ins, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Hot Tub, Pre-wired for surround sound, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
- Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filter, Water Purifier
- Floor Material: Carpet, Travertine
- Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open to Family Room, Remodeled, Stone Counters
- Laundry: Inside, Individual Room
- Pool: Yes
Exterior Features
- View: Yes
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Direction Faces: Faces North
- Other Features: Service Entrance
- Patio: Covered Porch, Patio Open, Awning
- Fence: Privacy Fence
- Windows: Drapes/Curtains, French/Mullioned Windows, Garden Window, Plantation Shutters, Skylights
- Water: District/Public
Garage/Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Air Conditioned Garage, Built-In Storage, Direct Garage Access, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway Gate, Gated
- Parking Type: Garage Is Attached, Garage, Garage - Two Door
Utilities
- Sewer: In, Connected & Paid
- Sprinklers: Drip System, Front, Rear, Side
- TV Svcs: Cable TV
- Water Heater: Water Heater Central
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned A/C
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Central Furnace, Fireplace, Zoned
- Security: 24 Hour, Automatic Gate, Fire and Smoke Detection System, Smoke Detector, Closed Circuit TV
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Lot Info
- Lot Description: Automatic Gate, Back Yard, Front Yard, Utilities Underground
Multi Family
- Total Floors: 1
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 14, 2017
Closed on
Nov 2, 2017
Sold by
Ragen Gail M
Bought by
Hereford James and Hereford Joy
Seller's Agent
Brady Sandahl
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Buyer's Agent
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.6%
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
$1,100,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 4, 2012
Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Ragen James J
Bought by
Ragen Gail M
Seller's Agent
Maurice Minno
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Maurice Minno
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
4.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 2012
Sold by
Magana Martine
Bought by
Ragen Gail M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 2004
Sold by
Hofstee Tiddo J and Spoon James R
Bought by
Magana Raoul D and Magana Eugenie
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 2, 2002
Sold by
Hofstee Tiddo J
Bought by
Hofstee Tiddo J and Spoon James R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 2002
Sold by
Morris Michael K and Morris Barbara
Bought by
Ironwood Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 2002
Sold by
Ironwood Llc
Bought by
Morris Michael K and Morris Barbara
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 16, 2000
Sold by
Behar Steven E and Behar Steven F
Bought by
Ironwood Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 7, 1995
Sold by
Bankers Trust Company
Bought by
Ge Capital Asset Management Corp
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,250
Interest Rate
9.03%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 1995
Sold by
Moss Mary Kathryn
Bought by
Behar Steven E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,250
Interest Rate
9.03%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 22, 1995
Sold by
Ge Capital Asset Management Corp
Bought by
Behar Steven E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,250
Interest Rate
9.03%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 18, 1994
Sold by
Diamond Ivan
Bought by
Bankers Trust Company
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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 | $1,600,000 | Orange Coast Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Orange Coast Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $995,000 | Orange Coast Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $990,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $590,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $375,000 | Southland Title Corporation | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $201,836 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $220,000 | Stewart Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,050,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,100,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $815,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $704,398 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $472,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $161,250 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | Sold | $2,650,000 | -1.7% | $816 / Sq Ft |
| 02/17/2025 02/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | For Sale | $2,695,000 | +68.4% | $829 / Sq Ft |
| 11/30/2017 11/30/17 | Sold | $1,600,000 | -5.6% | $492 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2017 10/30/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/14/2017 09/14/17 | For Sale | $1,695,000 | +70.4% | $522 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2012 07/02/12 | Sold | $995,000 | +4.8% | $321 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2012 05/02/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2012 04/04/12 | For Sale | $949,000 | -- | $306 / Sq Ft |
Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,971 | $1,820,521 | $546,155 | $1,274,366 |
| 2023 | $21,971 | $1,749,831 | $524,949 | $1,224,882 |
| 2022 | $22,421 | $1,715,521 | $514,656 | $1,200,865 |
| 2021 | $21,960 | $1,681,884 | $504,565 | $1,177,319 |
| 2020 | $20,956 | $1,664,640 | $499,392 | $1,165,248 |
| 2019 | $20,589 | $1,632,000 | $489,600 | $1,142,400 |
| 2018 | $20,199 | $1,600,000 | $480,000 | $1,120,000 |
| 2017 | $13,761 | $1,055,729 | $348,389 | $707,340 |
| 2016 | $13,080 | $1,035,029 | $341,558 | $693,471 |
| 2015 | $12,578 | $1,019,484 | $336,429 | $683,055 |
| 2014 | $12,454 | $999,516 | $329,840 | $669,676 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brady Sandahl
Seller's Agent in 2025
Brady Sandahl
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
(760) 656-6052
5 in this area
535 Total Sales
-
Christopher Pierson
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Christopher Pierson
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
(760) 880-1361
1 in this area
87 Total Sales
-
Leonardo Montenegro
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Leonardo Montenegro
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
(760) 464-5600
2 in this area
128 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2017
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
-
Maurice Minno
Seller's Agent in 2012
Maurice Minno
Bennion Deville Homes
(760) 250-7791
6 Total Sales
Map
Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors
MLS Number: 17-270184PS
APN: 507-184-004
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