$2,695,000
SOLD AUG 31, 2020

71295 Mesa Trail Palm Desert, CA 92260

9 Beds
8.5 Baths
7,466 Sq Ft
4.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$361 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

286 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Equestrian Center
  • Horse Property
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Barn
  • Heated In Ground Pool

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to Thunder Canyon Ranch in beautiful South Palm Desert just minutes from the El Paseo shopping district. This one-of-a-kind multi-dwelling estate combines both classic equestrian & luxury lifestyle. Perched in privacy, the 4.5+ acre enclave offers breathtaking 360 degree mountain and valley views. The main house has nearly 6,000 sq. ft., 6 bdr/6.5 bath plus gym, updated in 2018 as designed by renowned architect Hugh Kaptur. Detached en-suite casita w/ kitchenette. Guest house w/ 2 bedrooms. Newly completed 1,000 s.f. main house garage. Bright, contemporary main house w/ formal living room, formal dining room, cozy family room, & fireplaces both inside & out. Magnificent kitchen features large island, walk-in pantry, 3 ovens, large range, 2 refrigerator-freezers, 2 dishwashers, wet-bar, wine cooler, warming drawer, & beverage center. Romantic fireplace & incredible views set the stage for the master suite. Master bath w/ jetted tub, his & her water closets, & grand walk-in closet. Resort like salt water pool & spa w/ built-in BBQ. Nine stall (3,750 sq. ft.) MD barn; box stalls w/ turn-outs, tack room, wash rack, arena, 3 pastures, & direct access to riding/hiking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jolie Leydekkers

Windermere Homes & Estates License #01480535 Listed on: 10/19/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris/Shari Hubbard Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,132

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 4.54 Acre Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Privacy Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Hilltop Location

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Desert
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Ranch Property
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 7,466 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Double Door Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Gym
  • Security System Leased

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Casita
  • Built-In Barbecue

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Equestrian Center
  • Corral
  • Riding Ring

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Ground Level
  • Barn

Community Details

  • Cahuilla Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 628340032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,132

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 2
  • Casita Features: Kitchenette
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 368.34
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9800
  • View Type: City Lights, Panoramic, Mountain(s), Hills, Desert
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Listing I D: 219032164
  • Listing Office Address: 73-725 El Paseo Dr., Ste 23A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Member Address: 47350 Washington St., Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Member Fax: (760) 779-8835
  • Selling Office Address: 47350 Washington St. Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 564-7969
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Cahuilla Hills
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Patio, Master Retreat
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Bar
  • Warming Oven Drawer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Gas Log, Gas, Glass Doors, Wood, Propane, Gas & Wood, See Through, Free Standing
  • Flooring: Carpet, Mixed, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Tub With Jets, Shower Stall, Remodeled
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled, Pantry, Island
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7466.00
  • Windows Treatments: Skylight(s), Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Barbeque Private, Riding/Stables, Custom Built
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House/Casita, Corral(s)
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron, Privacy
  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Salt Water, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Propane Gas
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Security System Leased
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Water District

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Equestrian Center

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 628340032
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Acres: 4.5399
  • Lot Description: Horse Property, Ranch
  • Lot Location: Hilltop
  • Lot Size: 197762.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Chad Mcqueen Trust and Mcqueen Chase Terrence
Bought by
Koss Trust and Koss
Seller's Agent
Shari Hubbard
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Heidi O'neal
Equity Union
List Price
$3,200,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$950,000
-29.69%
Views
99
Current Estimated Value
$2,442,410

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,410
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,687,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,137,351
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$1,305,060

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2021
Sold by
Deconsuelo Nova Stargate
Bought by
Deconsuelo Nova Stargate and Manning Marvelous Gaye

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2019
Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
Lander Maria Robin
Bought by
Mcqueen Chadwick S
Seller's Agent
Jolie Leydekkers
Windermere Homes & Estates
Buyer's Agent
Chris/Shari Hubbard Group
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.93%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2017
Sold by
Lander Elliot Barton and Lander Marla Robin
Bought by
Lander Maria Robin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2010
Closed on
Jul 2, 2012
Sold by
Desert Mesa Llc
Bought by
Lander Elliot Barton and Lander Maria Robin
Seller's Agent
AndySven An Kelli
Non-Member office
Buyer's Agent
AndySven An Kelli
Non-Member office
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$96,000
-6.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Israel B G and Israel Leigh
Bought by
Desert Mesa Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2000
Sold by
Israel Israel B and Israel Leigh R
Bought by
Israel B G and Leigh Israel R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1999
Sold by
Israel B G and Leigh Israel R
Bought by
Israel B G and Leigh Israel R
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,250,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,695,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,399,000 Investors Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title Porscha
Interfamily Deed Transfer $344,000 Orange Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Orange Coast Title Co
Grant Deed $160,000 Orange Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,687,500 Construction
Previous Owner $1,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $695,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $620,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $655,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $650,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $2,250,000 -13.1% $301 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Price Changed $2,590,000 -10.7% $347 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 Price Changed $2,900,000 -9.4% $388 / Sq Ft
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $3,200,000 +18.7% $429 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $2,695,000 -2.0% $361 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2019 10/19/19 For Sale $2,750,000 +96.6% $368 / Sq Ft
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Sold $1,399,000 -6.4% $293 / Sq Ft
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2012 05/03/12 For Sale $1,495,000 +6.9% $313 / Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Off Market $1,399,000 -- --
07/01/2011 07/01/11 For Sale $1,495,000 +6.9% $313 / Sq Ft
06/30/2011 06/30/11 Off Market $1,399,000 -- --
05/14/2011 05/14/11 Price Changed $1,495,000 -16.7% $313 / Sq Ft
02/03/2011 02/03/11 Price Changed $1,795,000 -10.0% $376 / Sq Ft
11/01/2010 11/01/10 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $418 / 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 $27,132 $2,264,341 $583,927 $1,680,414
2024 $27,132 $2,219,943 $572,478 $1,647,465
2023 $27,132 $2,176,415 $561,253 $1,615,162
2022 $26,077 $2,133,742 $550,249 $1,583,493
2021 $25,572 $2,695,000 $695,000 $2,000,000
2020 $22,344 $1,846,438 $562,989 $1,283,449
2019 $21,429 $1,770,734 $551,950 $1,218,784
2018 $21,012 $1,736,015 $541,128 $1,194,887
2017 $20,662 $1,701,976 $530,518 $1,171,458
2016 $20,149 $1,668,605 $520,116 $1,148,489
2015 $20,232 $1,643,543 $512,304 $1,131,239
2014 $19,886 $1,611,351 $502,270 $1,109,081
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219032164

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 628-340-032