$1,255,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2024

72495 Pitahaya St Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$483 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Filtered Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3-minute walk to Cahuilla Hills Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Experience the epitome of desert living in this stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bath West facing Spanish hacienda mini-estate, nestled in the highly sought-after South Palm Desert. Just blocks from the iconic El Paseo Drive and adventurous hiking trails, this architecturally distinctive home sits on a sprawling 10,000 sq ft wrap-around corner lot, offering phenomenal views and a sparkling pool. Designed for supreme privacy, the walled and gated property is an entertainer's dream. With approximately 2,600 sq ft of living space, the home includes a detached 10 x 12 full casita/studio, an outdoor kitchen, and panoramic mountain vistas. The open and light-filled interior features Saltillo tiles throughout, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, and a completely remodeled kitchen. The kitchen boasts a breakfast bar, new appliances, leathered granite counters, rich wood soft-close cabinets and drawers, and a Hammered Copper farm basin sink. The dining room and large primary retreat offer stunning views of the fountain, pool, and mountains. The primary bathroom is a luxurious retreat with marble finishes. Cozy up by the wood and gas-burning fireplace or enjoy the comfort provided by custom fans, double-pane windows, and the private, heated PebbleTec pool and spa. Additional features include a paver driveway, a covered workshop, ample storage, and parking for up to six cars. The outdoor patio areas, adorned with pavers, provide the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. This one-of-a-kind dream property showcases the true meaning of desert living, with owned solar panels for cost-effective energy usage. The location is unbeatable, close to biking and hiking trails, world-class golf courses, a dog park, and top-rated restaurants and entertainment venues. This is your chance to own a slice of paradise in South Palm Desert!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maryam Amiri

Redfin License #01804754 Listed on: 06/11/2024

Redfin

Co-Listed By

Christopher Bistolas

Redfin License #01838313

Last Buyer's Agent

Geoff McIntosh

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00966266

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,146

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Privacy Fence
  • Fenced
  • Stucco Fence
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Up Slope From Street
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Golf Cart Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Spanish Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Corian Countertops
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Converted Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
  • Palm Desert Charter Middle School
  • Palm Desert High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Tax Tract Number 451
  • Assessor Parcel Number 640272001

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,146

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stove, Outdoor BBQ, Mounted TVs,
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 640272001
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2600.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Corian Counters, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Track Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Wood Burning, Raised Hearth
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 482.69
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Converted Bedroom, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Built-In Trash/Recycling, Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers

Exterior Features

  • View: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Excellent Condition, Privacy, Stucco Wall
  • Pool Features: Private, Fenced, Filtered, Heated, Gas Heat, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Flat, Spanish Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Paved, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Garage, Off Street, On Site, Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Stackable, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Gutters, Park, Mountainous, Rural, Storm Drains

Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified
  • Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln
  • Middle School: Palm Desert Charter
  • High School: Palm Desert
  • Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln
  • High School: Palm Desert
  • Middle Or Junior School: Palm Desert Charter
  • Elementary School #2: ABRLIN
  • High School2: PALDES

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 10019.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 451.16
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Tract Number: 451.16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Fetters Family Trust and Fetters Paul
Bought by
Butler Timothy
Seller's Agent
Maryam Amiri
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Geoff McIntosh
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,299,900
Sold Price
$1,255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-3.45%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,200,036

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$54,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.56%
Original Mortgage
$862,500
Outstanding Balance
$854,495
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$345,541

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2019
Closed on
Feb 28, 2019
Sold by
Connor Martin George W and Connor Martin Molly
Bought by
Fetters Paul and Fetters Carolyn
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Fishbein
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nikkolene Byron
List Price
$674,900
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$109,900
-16.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2014
Sold by
Martin George W and Martin Molly C
Bought by
Family Trust Of George W Martin & Molly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Schuman Dean J
Bought by
Martin George W and Martin Molly C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1999
Sold by
Schuman Kristella M
Bought by
Schuman Dean J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$16,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1996
Sold by
Schuman Dean J
Bought by
Schuman Dean J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $1,255,000 Corinthian Title
Grant Deed $635,000 Equity Title Orange County
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $710,000 Southland Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $862,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $178,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $186,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $183,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $16,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $187,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $187,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $1,255,000 -3.5% $483 / Sq Ft
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2024 06/11/24 For Sale $1,299,900 +130.1% $500 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Sold $565,000 -16.3% $290 / Sq Ft
02/01/2019 02/01/19 For Sale $674,900 -- $347 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $9,146 $1,255,000 $380,000 $875,000
2023 $9,146 $680,846 $32,165 $648,681
2022 $8,672 $667,497 $31,535 $635,962
2021 $8,484 $654,410 $30,917 $623,493
2020 $8,331 $647,700 $30,600 $617,100
2019 $7,333 $565,760 $141,440 $424,320
2018 $7,050 $544,000 $136,000 $408,000
2017 $6,646 $512,000 $128,000 $384,000
2016 $6,508 $504,000 $126,000 $378,000
2015 $6,601 $503,000 $126,000 $377,000
2014 $5,549 $427,000 $107,000 $320,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24118504

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 640-272-001