NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $921,000 - $1,115,232

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,805 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2018

Last sale price $920,000 $328 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,635/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2018

This Historic Mountain Home (Laughton's Lair) built in 1925 on just under 2 acres with panoramic views is located in the San Jacinto Mountains high above Palm Springs and was once owned by Academy Award Winner Charles Laughton and his actress wife Elsa Lanchester. Robert Balzer, Author and a Past Wine Critic for the Los Angeles Times was another notable owner. This home has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths, a Den/Bedroom and was renovated with the best professional aesthetic care. The Great Room has a vaulted beamed ceiling, a rock fireplace with glass front insert, eastern white pine flooring and opens to a two tiered wrap-around deck which captures the surrounding mountain views. The Gourmet Country Kitchen opens to the Dining Area with windows that open to the views. The Master Suite looks out on a garden pond & the Master Bath has a Japanese soaking tub with shower and a walk-in closet. Other features include a 2 car garage, three-tiered pond, greenhse & comes turnkey, fully furnished!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shane Stewart

Idyllwild Realty License #01239103 Listed on: 06/15/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Out Side Agent

Desert Real Estate Consultants, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1.25

Home Design

  • Turnkey

Interior Spaces

  • 2,805 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • 1.25 Acre Lot
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 563231019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,445

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Two
  • Builders Tract Code: NA222
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 347.59
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9436
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Listing I D: 218017794
  • Listing Member Address: P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Listing Member Fax: (951) 659-5052
  • Listing Office Address: 54295 N. Circle Drive, P.O. Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
  • Listing Office Fax: (951) 659-2127
  • Selling Member Address: No Office Address, unassigned zip code, CA 99999
  • Selling Office Address: No Office Address, unassigned zip code, CA 99999
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 999-9999
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Living Room Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2805.00

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Enclosed, Wood
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Circular Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 563231019
  • Lot Acres: 1.2500
  • Lot Size: 54450.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Turnkey
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
Erickson Richard Scott and Erickson Miya D
Bought by
Erickson Miya D
Total Days on Market
76
Current Estimated Value
$1,027,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$345,340
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$681,718

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2018
Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Vanvanorden Charles Van and Orden Loretta Van
Bought by
Erickson Richard Scott and Erickson Miya D
Seller's Agent
Shane Stewart
Idyllwild Realty
Buyer's Agent
Out Side Agent
Desert Real Estate Consultants, Inc.
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-5.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.64%
Original Mortgage
$736,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2011
Sold by
Vanorden Charles and Van Orden Loretta
Bought by
Vanorden Charles and Van Orden Loretta

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Taylor Ronald L and Taylor Unsworth S
Bought by
Taylor Ronald L and Unsworth Kenneth S
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
Erickson Miya D -- Orange Coast Title
Erickson Miya D -- Orange Coast Title
Erickson Richard Scott $920,000 Lawyers Title
Vanorden Charles -- None Available
Taylor Ronald L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Erickson Miya D $385,000
Open Erickson Richard Scott $741,000
Closed Erickson Richard Scott $736,000
Previous Owner Vanorden Charles $380,000
Previous Owner Vanorden Charles $414,400
Previous Owner Vanorden Charles $562,157
Previous Owner Vanorden Charles $570,000
Previous Owner Taylor Ronald L $226,000
Previous Owner Taylor Ronald L $20,000
Previous Owner Taylor Ronald L $195,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Sold $920,000 0.0% $328 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Sold $920,000 -5.6% $328 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 For Sale $975,000 0.0% $348 / Sq Ft
05/03/2018 05/03/18 For Sale $975,000 -- $348 / Sq Ft
05/03/2018 05/03/18 Pending -- -- --
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 $10,445 $884,565 $198,356 $686,209
2022 $10,143 $867,221 $194,467 $672,754
2021 $9,958 $850,217 $190,654 $659,563
2020 $9,625 $841,500 $188,700 $652,800
2019 $9,414 $825,000 $185,000 $640,000
2018 $9,610 $853,000 $289,000 $564,000
2017 $6,279 $550,000 $223,000 $327,000
2016 $5,764 $498,000 $171,000 $327,000
2015 $5,833 $498,000 $171,000 $327,000
2014 $5,576 $489,000 $166,000 $323,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 218017794

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 563-231-019