$920,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2018
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,805 Sq Ft
1.83 Acres

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

Highlights

  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Furnished
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

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 Enchanting Home has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths, a Den/Bedroom and was upgraded and 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, greenhouse, irrigated garden,a screened-in patio and comes fully furnished (turn-key). Laughton's Lair holds many memories of Hollywood Stars and days gone by & continues to create new memories while preserving the past.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronald Schingo

Idyllwild Realty-Village Center Office License #01041164 Listed on: 05/03/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Ronald Schingo

Idyllwild Realty-Village Center Office License #01041164 Listed on: 05/03/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1.83 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Irrigation
  • Garden

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,805 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Propane Oven
  • Propane Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 563-231-019,563-231-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,445

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: 563-231-019,563-231-
  • Directions To Property: North Circle to Pine Crest to Jameson
  • Prop. Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: CA
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Garbage Disposal, Range- Propane, Oven- Propane, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, W/D Hookups
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm/Security System, Flooring- Carpet, Flooring- Wood, Furnished- Yes, Fireplace- Rock, Vaulted Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Home Theater System, Skylights
  • Listing Area: Idyllwild
  • Living Sq Ft: 2805

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio/Deck, Views, Close Proximity to Town, Water Feature, Irrigation/Sprinkler, Fenced- Partial, Survey: Corners Marked, Green House, Garden Area, Work Shop
  • Exterior Construction: Siding-Wood
  • Roof Type: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: 2 Car Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Propane FAU, Fireplace w/insert
  • Utilities: TV-Cable: Available, Septic: Yes, Water Meter: Yes, Power: Utility Co.

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.83

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
Current Estimated Value
$1,005,475

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
$343,055
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$659,409

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
1.25%
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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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Orange Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $920,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 New Conventional
Open $741,000 New Conventional
Closed $736,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $414,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $562,157 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $570,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $226,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $195,000 Unknown
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: Idyllwild 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 $10,445 $1,634,231 $206,369 $1,427,862
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: Idyllwild MLS

MLS Number: 2008156

APN: 563-231-019