NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,254,000 - $3,679,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
4,260 Sq Ft
$828/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2021

Last sale price $3,015,000 $708 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,974/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Panoramic View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2021

Designed by Bernard K.K. Leung, AIA in 1979. Masterful mid-century modern architectural 3bd, 4ba, ~4,260 SF entertainer's home sited on over a half-acre lot within the guard gated community of Thunderbird Heights, one of the most, exclusive, prestigious, & historic neighborhoods in the Greater Palm Springs desert area. Boasting elegantly balanced grand volumes, massive open continuous living-spaces, long flat planes, impressive ~10-12 ft high ceilings, & huge walls of picture & clerestory windows that expertly display breathtaking views of the surrounding majestic mountains & Coachella valley. A spectacular formal entry courtyard leads to towering double front doors. Once inside, a magnificent glass entry hall with views of the backyard swimming pool oasis connects guests to the dramatic over-sized great room which boasts a living room with fireplace, den with wet bar & built-in cabinetry, & spacious dining area, all of which pivot around an open central atrium. Awe-inspiring panoramic views are skillfully displayed in virtually every direction! The gigantic luxurious primary suite features a bedroom that is open to a private den/office with fireplace, both of which enjoy views of the sparkling swimming pool, landscaped yard & mountains. Two separate bathrooms make this suite fit for Royalty. A custom large eat-in cook's kitchen features a butler's pantry & laundry room., 4 car garage, one of the garage stalls measures ~35 feet deep & ~12 feet tall. Ample on-site parking for a car collector. Centrally located in Rancho Mirage, discover why Thunderbird Heights is known as the playground to presidents and home to top entertainers and professional athletes. A Cosmetic fixer, in move-in condition. Bring your own design vision and elevate this sublime property to the next level!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Markus Canter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01810156 Listed on: 11/11/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Cristie St. James

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00949711

Last Buyer's Agent

Chuck Bennett

License #00918000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,566

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned ESF

HOA Fees

  • $467 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 12 Open Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,260 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Gated with Attendant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 690-161-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,566

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$467 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Masterful mid-century modern architectural 3bd, 4ba, ~4,260 SF entertainer's home sited on over a half-acre lot within the guard gated community of Thunderbird Heights, one of the most, exclusive, prestigious, & historic neighborhoods in the Greater Palm Springs desert area. Boasting elegantly balanced grand volumes, massive open continuous living-spaces, long flat planes, impressive ~10-12 ft high ceilings, & huge walls of picture & clerestory windows that expertly display breathtaking views of the surrounding majestic mountains & valley. Gigantic private primary suite w/den-office & fireplace. Large kitchen, backyard swimming pool oasis, 4 car garage, & ample parking for a car collector. Cosmetic fixer, move-in, or bring your design vision to elevate this property to perfection! **Options to expand existing floor plan to make a 4 or 5 bedrooms**. Centrally located in Rancho Mirage.
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Living Area: 4260
  • Lot Acreage: 0.5700
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Number Of Photos: 42
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Flooring: Carpet, Travertine, Stone Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Master Retreat, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Dining Area
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 1
  • Equipment: Bar Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Built-Ins
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 515.26

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Other Structures: None
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Gunite, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Private
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Panoramic, Mountains, Pool, Valley, City Lights
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Other Spaces: 12
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Circular Driveway, Door Opener, Direct Entrance, Tandem, Oversized
  • Total Parking: 16

Utilities

  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Central, Dual
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Security: Gated Community with Guard, Guarded, Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Fees: 5605.00
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 690-161-006
  • Lot Size Area: 24829

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
Stonehill Llc
Bought by
Williams Ruth Ann Haggerty and Tomlinson John R
Seller's Agent
Markus Canter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Bennett
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$3,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$820,000
37.36%
Current Estimated Value
$3,525,549

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$510,549
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2020
Sold by
Unger Amy and The Lenore Wyatt Living Trust
Bought by
Stonehill Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2003
Sold by
Lemman Robert L
Bought by
Wyatt Lenore

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A
Bought by
Lemman Robert L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1998
Sold by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A
Bought by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1997
Sold by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A
Bought by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,200
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1995
Sold by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A
Bought by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$557,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 1994
Sold by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A
Bought by
Stewart Donald D and Stewart Tamam A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Williams Ruth Ann Haggerty $3,015,000 California Title Company
Stonehill Llc $1,925,000 Chicago Title
Wyatt Lenore $935,000 Fidelity National Title
Lemman Robert L $700,000 Orange Coast Title
Stewart Donald D -- Old Republic Title Company
Stewart Donald D -- Old Republic Title Company
Stewart Donald D -- Old Republic Title Company
Stewart Donald D -- Old Republic Title Company
Stewart Donald D -- Old Republic Title Company
Stewart Donald D -- Old Republic Title Company
Stewart Donald D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Williams Ruth Ann Haggerty $2,400,000
Previous Owner Wyatt Lenore $250,000
Previous Owner Wyatt Lenore $600,000
Previous Owner Stewart Donald D $544,000
Previous Owner Stewart Donald D $550,200
Previous Owner Stewart Donald D $557,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $3,015,000 +37.4% $708 / Sq Ft
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2021 11/11/21 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $515 / Sq Ft
Source: The 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 $39,566 $3,199,541 $917,944 $2,281,597
2023 $39,566 $3,075,300 $882,300 $2,193,000
2022 $39,400 $3,015,000 $865,000 $2,150,000
2021 $25,183 $1,925,000 $175,000 $1,750,000
2020 $15,463 $1,238,223 $309,549 $928,674
2019 $15,189 $1,213,945 $303,480 $910,465
2018 $14,897 $1,190,143 $297,530 $892,613
2017 $14,690 $1,166,808 $291,697 $875,111
2016 $14,319 $1,143,930 $285,978 $857,952
2015 $13,791 $1,126,749 $281,683 $845,066
2014 $13,500 $1,090,000 $272,000 $818,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 21-103125

The MLS

APN: 690-161-006