NOT LISTED FOR SALE

48978 Desert Flower Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated Value: $330,000 - $393,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,207 Sq Ft
$348/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 23, 2021

Last sale price $227,000 $188 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,648/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Ground Level Unit

About This Home

As of April 2021

Long term lease opportunity in South Palm Desert. Small community located up Hwy 74 close to El paseo shops, restaurants, and hiking/biking trails. Great opportunity freshly painted, new carpet and move in ready. Enter into private patio with mountain views. Full kitchen with fridge included. Spacious family room opens to the back patio and oversees a community pool/spa. Half bath downstairs. Two bedrooms upstairs with 1 full bath. Upstairs laundry and washer/dryer included. Must see and a great space to be. Mountainback community has 4 community pools, 3 community spas and 3 tennis courts.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danail Jekov

SPEKTERRA License #01428436 Listed on: 03/18/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Behlman

License #01473940

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,402

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 871

HOA Fees

  • $348 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 1,207 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Covered Space
  • Assigned Parking

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • West Facing Home
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 652-210-010

Community Details

Overview

  • 101 Units
  • Association Phone (760) 291-8050

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,402

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$348 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels: Ground Level, Multi/Split, Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Builders Tract Code: Not in a Development
  • Complex Name: Mountainback
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Living Area: 1207
  • Lot Acreage: 0.0200
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Fixer, No Additions/Alter, Repair Cosmetic
  • Stories: 2
  • Unit Floor In Building: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Builders Tract Name: Not in a Development
  • Number Of Photos: 17
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Entry (Jack & Jill) Bath, Powder Room, Shower Over Tub
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Laundry: In Unit, On Upper Level
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Price Per S Q F T: 169.84

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Tennis Court: Community
  • Tennis Court Y/N: Yes
  • Pool Description: Community
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Community
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Hills, Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Parking Garage: Assigned
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Community

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis Courts
  • Pet Rules: Call

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 348.00
  • Phone: 7602918050|
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 652-210-010
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 871

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 101

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2021
Closed on
Apr 8, 2021
Sold by
Curtis John D C and Curtis Patsy
Bought by
Kramer Samuel Maurice
Seller's Agent
Debbie Behlman
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Behlman
Southern Hills Real Estate
Sold Price
$1,800
Current Estimated Value
$368,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$366,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.27%
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
3.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2015
Sold by
Curtis John D C and Curtis Patricia E
Bought by
John D C Curtis & Patsy Curtis Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Sold by
Kramer Samuel Maurice
Bought by
Samuel Maurice Kramer Revocable Living Trust and Kramer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2000
Sold by
Garcia Edward M and Garcia Dorothy P
Bought by
Curtis John D C and Curtis Patricia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
8.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2000
Sold by
Garcia Edward M and Garcia Dorothy P
Bought by
Garcia Edward M and Garcia Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
8.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1998
Sold by
Garcia Edward M and Garcia Dorothy P
Bought by
Garcia Edward M and Garcia Dorothy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kramer Samuel Maurice $227,000 Chicago Title Company
John D C Curtis & Patsy Curtis Trust -- None Available
Samuel Maurice Kramer Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Curtis John D C $104,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Garcia Edward M -- --
Garcia Edward M -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Revocabl Samuel Maurice Kramer $80,000
Previous Owner Curtis John D C $0
Previous Owner Kramer Samuel Maurice $181,600
Previous Owner Curtis John D C $75,000
Previous Owner Garcia Edward M $33,000
Closed Curtis John D C $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/15/2021 05/15/21 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Sold $227,000 +10.7% $188 / Sq Ft
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2021 03/18/21 For Sale $205,000 -- $170 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $3,402 $245,709 $108,242 $137,467
2023 $3,402 $236,170 $104,040 $132,130
2022 $2,169 $144,804 $36,192 $108,612
2021 $2,112 $141,966 $35,483 $106,483
2020 $2,078 $140,512 $35,120 $105,392
2019 $2,045 $137,758 $34,432 $103,326
2018 $2,012 $135,057 $33,758 $101,299
2017 $1,976 $132,410 $33,097 $99,313
2016 $1,935 $129,815 $32,449 $97,366
2015 $1,940 $127,866 $31,962 $95,904
2014 $1,913 $125,363 $31,337 $94,026
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Danail Jekov

    SPEKTERRA

    (760) 413-7954

    21 Total Sales

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  • Debbie Behlman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Debbie Behlman

    Equity Union

    (760) 574-4612

    28 Total Sales

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 21-705326

The MLS

APN: 652-210-010

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92260

48978 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA

This home is located at 48978 Desert Flower Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 since 18 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $359,222, approximately $297 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 48978 Desert Flower Dr is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including La Quinta Middle School, Palm Desert High School, and George Washington Charter School.

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