NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $769,000 - $948,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,225 Sq Ft
$714/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2023

Last sale price $819,000 $669 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,593/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Panoramic View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of December 2023

''One More Hour Of Sunshine Than Palm Springs'', touted early marketing remarks during the continuing creation of Rancho Mirage homes in the 50's and 60's. As you walk through this 1957, Art Linkletter designed property, you can't help but feel as if you are entering a time capsule. Art Linkletter, a former TV and radio celebrity, friend to such people as Walt Disney, Ronald Reagan and Phyllis Diller, and all around philanthropist, was one of the developers of ''El Rancho Mirage'', along side Walter Morgan who played the Wizard in The Wizard Of Oz, and Major A. Ronald Button. During the development era of ''El Rancho Mirage'', Art Linkletter and partners were designing and building homes such as this one, amongst many of the greatest architects and builders of that time. Wexler, Eichler, Alexander, Palmer and Krisel, just to name a few, all with their own distinctive style. This home, distinctive in its own right with pitched roof, low slope and organic lines, still displays the original Art Deco inspired block fireplace, beamed ceilings, and expansive walls of windows, showcasing the beautiful Western landscape. Not having been on the market in decades, this Mid-Century gem sits on just under 12,000sqft of land equipped with a large pool and spa, plenty of room to build an ADU or casita, and amazing, panoramic mountain views from almost any angle. This is desert living at its best, and your chance to own a piece of Rancho Mirage history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Neal Robinson

Desert Sands Realty License #01924571 Listed on: 11/09/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Antonio Estrada

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01975439

Keller Williams Luxury Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,382

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Home has East and West Exposure
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,225 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Property is located within a water district

Community Details

  • Magnesia Falls Cove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 684332002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,382

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West, Leisure Faces East
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mid Century
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 668.98
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Hills, Pool, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Listing I D: 219102663
  • Listing Member Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 262-3232
  • Selling Member Address: 435 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Address: 435 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 322-9266
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Magnesia Falls Cove
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Tile, Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1225.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Foam
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered, Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener, Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Garage
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 684332002
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Street Paved, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size: 11761.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2004
Sold by
Johnston Ralph A and Johnston Jane F
Bought by
Johnston Ralph A and Johnston Jane F
Total Days on Market
26
Current Estimated Value
$875,203

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1997
Sold by
Myers Harvey D and Myers Alison D
Bought by
Johnston Ralph A and Johnston Jane F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,030
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$873,173

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Jack Ost William and Jack Denise Dianne
Bought by
Myers Harvey D and Myers Alison D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
8.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnston Ralph A -- --
Johnston Ralph A $135,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Myers Harvey D $135,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnston Ralph A $10,000
Closed Johnston Ralph A $30,000
Previous Owner Myers Harvey D $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $819,000 -0.1% $669 / Sq Ft
12/05/2023 12/05/23 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2023 11/09/23 For Sale $819,500 -- $669 / Sq Ft
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
2023 $11,382 $207,161 $51,782 $155,379
2022 $3,608 $203,100 $50,767 $152,333
2021 $3,529 $199,119 $49,772 $149,347
2020 $3,393 $197,078 $49,262 $147,816
2019 $3,355 $193,215 $48,297 $144,918
2018 $3,316 $189,427 $47,351 $142,076
2017 $3,273 $185,714 $46,423 $139,291
2016 $3,198 $182,073 $45,513 $136,560
2015 $3,095 $179,339 $44,830 $134,509
2014 $3,092 $175,827 $43,952 $131,875
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219102663

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 684-332-002