417 E Via Altamira Palm Springs, CA 92262
The Movie Colony Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,101
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
About This Home
As of May 2025Old Movie Colony. Mid-Century Spanish Ranch. 3,101 Square Feet. 4 bedrooms (attached 1-bedroom casita is 4th bedroom). 2.75 Baths. Quality finishes. A short 2-block walk to Palm Canyon's buzzing Uptown Design District. An exceptional walled and double gated property with unique style. Positioned on a 1/3 acre lot for privacy, and to maximize the expansive South West facing, lushly landscaped rear exterior areas. Large pool and spa with unobstructed Western mountain views. Walls of glass doors in the living room and dining room provide views and access to the spacious exterior covered patios with Quartzite random pattern stone floors. Interior floors and baseboards - Travertine stone, except in the master and one of the guest bedrooms. Slab granite countertops in kitchen, shelves in dining room, living room accents and master and one guest bath. Large gas flagstone faced fireplace in living room. Extensive renovation in 2003/ early 2004.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Bennion Deville Homes License #01871121 Listed on: 04/04/2012
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$21,971
Year Built
1963
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Cross Street: MIRALESTE
- Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps, Main Level
- Active Date: 2012-04-04
- Full Bathroom: 2
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
- Building Size: 3101.0
- Building Structure Style: Mid Century
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Driving Directions: From Indian Canyon Drive, go North from Downtown Palm Springs. Turn right on Alejo Road, then left on Via Miraleste, left on East Via Altamira.
- Exclusions: ALL FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES
- Full Street Address: 417 E Via Altamira
- Lot Size Acres: 0.3
- Pool Construction: In Ground
- Pool Descriptions: Private Pool, Heated And Filtered, Heated - Gas
- Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2015-10-02
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Spa Construction: In Ground
- Spa Descriptions: Private Spa, Heated
- Tax Legal Lot Number: 3
- View Type: Mountain View
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1963
Interior Features
- Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Linen Closet, Shower and Tub, Shower Stall, Tub With Jets
- Bedroom Features: Master Suite
- Eating Areas: Formal Dining Rm, Breakfast Counter / Bar
- Appliances: Built-In And Free Standing, Cooktop - Electric, Cooktop - Gas, Microwave
- Advertising Remarks: Old Movie Colony. Mid-Century Spanish Ranch. 3,101 Square Feet. 4 bedrooms (attached 1-bedroom casita is 4th bedroom). 2.75 Baths. Quality finishes. A short 2-block walk to Palm Canyon's buzzing Uptown Design District. An exceptional walled and do
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Builders Tract Code: 5620
- Builders Tract Name: MOVIE COLONY
- Fireplace: Yes
- Levels: One Level
- Spa: Yes
- Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceiling(s), Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Built-Ins
- Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth
- Fireplace Fuel: Gas
- Floor Material: Carpet, Travertine
- Kitchen Features: Counter Top, Island
- Laundry: Inside
- Pool: Yes
Exterior Features
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Direction Faces: Faces North
- Construction: Stucco
- Foundation: Foundation - Concrete Slab
- Other Features: Custom Built
- Other Structures: GuestHouse
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Roofing: Composition
- Water: Water District
Garage/Parking
- Parking Type: Garage - Two Door, Garage Is Attached
Utilities
- Sewer: In, Connected & Paid
- Water District: DESERT WATER AGENCY
- Sprinklers: Front, Side, Sprinkler System, Rear
- TV Svcs: Cable TV
- Water Heater: Gas
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central A/C, Dual, Gas, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Lot Info
- Lot Description: Landscaped, Lawn
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%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | For Sale | $2,895,000 | +9.2% | $892 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | $3,094,887 | $546,155 | $2,548,732 |
| 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
-
L
Seller's Agent in 2025
Leonardo Montenegro
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
-
B
Seller's Agent in 2025
Brady Sandahl
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
-
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Christopher Pierson
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2017
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2012
Maurice Minno
Bennion Deville Homes
Map
Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors
MLS Number: 41451891
APN: 507-184-004
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