491 Desert Falls Dr N Palm Desert, CA 92211
Desert Falls NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,356/month
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Fitness Center
- Panoramic View
- James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
- In Ground Pool
- Gated Community
About This Home
Tastefully Remodeled 2BR/2BA Condo with Stunning Southern Golf Course Views. Step into this beautifully remodeled downstairs condo featuring two bedrooms and two baths, perfectly positioned for sweeping southern views across multiple fairways. The custom kitchen showcases quartz countertops, newer cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, and a built-in desk. Enjoy the desirable kitchen nook, ideal for a breakfast table or extra workspace.The primary suite offers an updated bath with quartz countertops, framed mirrors, LED lighting, and a sleek frameless glass shower with floor-to-ceiling tile. An updated wet bar with quartz countertop enhances the open-concept living area, which features wood-look tile flooring throughout, plantation shutters, and a newer sliding door leading to the Saltillo-tiled patio, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. Short-term rentals permitted and offered nicely furnished per inventory list.Community Highlights:Prime mid-valley location with easy I-10 access, close to dining, shopping, grocery stores, and the new Acrisure Arena.Desert Falls amenities include pickleball, tennis, fitness center, 24-hour guard-gated security, internet, and extended cable. Golf is available with pay-as-you-play or optional membership. Enjoy the best of resort-style desert living in this stylish and move-in ready Desert Falls Country Club condo.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,598
Year Built
- Built in 1989
HOA Fees
- $849 Monthly HOA Fees
Property Views
- Lake
- Panoramic
- Golf Course
- Mountain
Interior Spaces
- 1,330 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Furnished
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Side by Side Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Automatic Gate
Pool
- Heated Spa
- In Ground Spa
Additional Features
- Sprinkler System
- Ground Level
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 626291024
Community Details
Overview
- Desert Falls Country Club Subdivision
- Community Lake
- Planned Unit Development
Amenities
- Clubhouse
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Fitness Center
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
Security
- Security Service
- Card or Code Access
- Gated Community
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,598 | $448,800 | $157,080 | $291,720 |
| 2023 | $3,598 | $233,751 | $81,810 | $151,941 |
| 2022 | $3,344 | $229,168 | $80,206 | $148,962 |
| 2021 | $3,244 | $224,676 | $78,634 | $146,042 |
| 2020 | $3,191 | $222,373 | $77,828 | $144,545 |
| 2019 | $3,136 | $218,013 | $76,302 | $141,711 |
| 2018 | $3,082 | $213,739 | $74,807 | $138,932 |
| 2017 | $3,023 | $209,549 | $73,341 | $136,208 |
| 2016 | $2,926 | $205,441 | $71,903 | $133,538 |
| 2015 | $2,931 | $202,357 | $70,824 | $131,533 |
| 2014 | $2,810 | $198,395 | $69,438 | $128,957 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 | For Sale | $419,000 | -4.8% | $315 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/28/2024 02/28/24 | Sold | $440,000 | -2.0% | $324 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/23/2024 02/23/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/26/2024 01/26/24 | For Sale | $449,000 | +127.3% | $330 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/20/2013 05/20/13 | Sold | $197,500 | -1.2% | $145 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/02/2013 03/02/13 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $147 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $440,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $197,500 | Orange Coast Title Company | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $372,000 | Southland Title Inland Empir | |
| Grant Deed | $342,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $195,000 | American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $164,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $136,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $158,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $279,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $273,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $160,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $114,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $108,800 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $34,200 | No Value Available |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 219138182
APN: 626-291-024
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