$802,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,778 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$289 Per Sq Ft

86,603% Above List Price

272 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Tuscan Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2025

Built in 2005, this Tuscan inspired home is sat on a private cul-de-sac within the beautiful gated neighborhood of Carmela. It boasts the LARGEST LOT in the area at 21,344 square feet, nearly HALF AN ACRE. As you enter you'll be greeted by a private Tuscan-style courtyard featuring a beautiful fountain and seating area. Inside, the open living room is enhanced by custom stone archways and a built-in entertainment center with a Sonos sound system, creating a perfect space for relaxation and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen includes a spacious island with double sinks, quartz countertops, an elegant arch above the stove, and a private pantry in the back. The master suite features a walk-in closet with a custom dresser and shelving, a soaking tub, and a private tile walk-in shower. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a bathroom. One of these bedrooms, located at the end of the hall, has a custom built-in entertainment center with shelving and drawers, and doors that open to the courtyard. Step outside to discover a spectacular backyard with a salt water pool and spa, beautifully landscaped gardens, and paved walkways. The expansive outdoor space includes numerous seating areas and ample room perfect for building casitas or other enhancements. It is sold furnished per inventory including a high-tech security system. This home offers a perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and outdoor beauty, making it a true gem in the Carmela community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Veronica Valenica Montoya

Bennion Deville Homes License #02224556 Listed on: 09/29/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynette Sohl

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #1256496

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,818

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $340 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Tuscan Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,778 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 779470012

Community Details

Overview

  • Carmela Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development

Additional Features

  • Community Mailbox
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,818

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$340 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West
  • Levels: Ground Level, No Unit Above
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Tuscan
  • Disability Access: No Interior Steps
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Included In Sale: 2 lamps & rug,1 chair & ottoman,end table,center table,rattan chair,drapery,flower arragements,sofa,coffee table,area rug,pool table,dining room table & chairs,ironing board,automatic opener,trash cans,gardening tools,barbecue with hook up smoker
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 332.97
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.8700
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Listing I D: 219131298
  • Listing Member Address: 47350 Washington St., Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Address: 47350 Washington St. Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 564-7969
  • Selling Member Address: 540 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Selling Office Address: 540 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
  • Selling Office Fax: (626) 568-8120
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Carmela
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Oven, Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Freezer, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth, Gas Log, Stone
  • Flooring: Carpet, Travertine, Hardwood
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Tile Counters, Tile Shower
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Skylight(s), Pantry, Island
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2778.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering, Shutters, Double Pane Windows, Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas
  • Fencing: Block, Fenced, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Brick - Tile, Concrete Slab, Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: 220V Throughout
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Gated Community, Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas, Water Heater Unit

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Community Mailbox
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 340.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 340.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 779470012
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Automatic Gate, Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard, Back Yard
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size: 21344.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2021
Sold by
Sauceda Nazario and Sauceda Rebeca B
Bought by
Sauceda Nazario and Sauceda Rebeca Beatriz

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2018
Closed on
Aug 16, 2018
Sold by
Kincaid David and Kincaid Sarita
Bought by
Sauceda Nazario and Sauceda Rebeca B
Seller's Agent
Rhonda Taplin
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Nikkolene Byron
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.49%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Outstanding Balance
$404,636
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$551,306

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 3, 2013
Sold by
Retsky Marvin and Retsky Kathryn
Bought by
Kincaid David and Kincaid Sarita
Seller's Agent
Kris Jones
Buyer's Agent
Unknown Member
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$466,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%
Original Mortgage
$372,800
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Robin Investment Inc
Bought by
Retsky Marvin and Retsky Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,000
Interest Rate
4.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2010
Sold by
Richardson Steven R and Richardson Audrey B
Bought by
Robin Investment Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2007
Sold by
Richardson Steven R and Richardson Audrey B
Bought by
Richardson Steven and Richardson Audrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,883
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2006
Sold by
Taylor Woodrow Homes Inc
Bought by
Richardson Steven R and Richardson Audrey B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$727,284
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $580,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $466,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Trustee Deed -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $909,500 First American Title Nhs
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $464,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $372,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $299,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,883 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $936,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $727,284 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $802,000 +86602.7% $289 / Sq Ft
09/29/2024 09/29/24 For Sale $925 -99.8% $0 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Sold $580,000 -1.5% $209 / Sq Ft
08/09/2018 08/09/18 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2018 06/28/18 For Sale $589,000 +26.4% $212 / Sq Ft
08/09/2013 08/09/13 Sold $466,000 +0.2% $168 / Sq Ft
07/23/2013 07/23/13 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2013 06/29/13 For Sale $465,000 -- $167 / 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
2025 $8,818 $646,997 $156,171 $490,826
2023 $8,818 $621,874 $150,107 $471,767
2022 $8,478 $609,681 $147,164 $462,517
2021 $8,266 $597,728 $144,279 $453,449
2020 $8,176 $591,600 $142,800 $448,800
2019 $8,035 $580,000 $140,000 $440,000
2018 $7,015 $502,050 $125,511 $376,539
2017 $7,033 $492,206 $123,050 $369,156
2016 $6,775 $482,556 $120,638 $361,918
2015 $6,520 $475,310 $118,827 $356,483
2014 $6,491 $466,000 $116,500 $349,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219131298

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 779-470-012