Seller's Agent in 2018
Shane Stewart
Idyllwild Realty
(951) 659-9505
107 in this area
125 Total Sales
Estimated Value: $959,000 - $1,095,133
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
Idyllwild Realty License #01239103 Listed on: 06/15/2018
Last Buyer's Agent
Out Side Agent
Desert Real Estate Consultants, Inc.
| 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 | -- | -- |
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Erickson Richard Scott | $736,000 |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 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 | -- | -- | -- |
| 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 | $10,445 | $920,300 | $206,369 | $713,931 |
| 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 |
Seller's Agent in 2018
Shane Stewart
Idyllwild Realty
(951) 659-9505
107 in this area
125 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2018
Ronald Schingo
Idyllwild Realty-Village Center Office
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Buyer's Agent in 2018
Out Side Agent
Desert Real Estate Consultants, Inc.
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 218017794
APN: 563-231-019
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