$475,000
SOLD APR 25, 2013

73050 Amber St Palm Desert, CA 92260

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,907 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$163 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

393 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of March 2020

Gracious custom home located on an elevated lot in desirable south Palm Desert Canyon Cove community. 4 Bedroom/3.5 Baths featuring Formal Living & Dining rooms, large Family room w/brick fireplace, adjacent Gourmet Kitchen w/breakfast bar, double ovens, gas cook top, abundant raised panel cabinetry & built in wine rack. Master suite w/soaking tub, separate glass enclosed shower stall, walk in closet and dual vanities. Sparkling pool w/slide & spa accessible from major living areas with additional covered patio for alfresco dining. Additional amenities include plantation shutters, French doors, ceramic tile, laminate wood flooring, pool cover and safety fence plus no monthly Home Owners Dues. View virtual tour when home was furnished and additional new photos after interior painted with neutral palette in June 2012.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Griffith

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01298083 Listed on: 03/16/2012

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Briggs

HK Lane Real Estate License #01896117

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,985

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,907 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Raised Hearth
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Security System Leased

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Pool

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Canyon Cove 805 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 628293010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,985

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Canyon Cove
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 163.40
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Listing I D: 21450112
  • Listing Member Address: 2905 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 262-3180
  • Listing Office Address: 2905 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 322-5083
  • Selling Office Address: 677 Arrowhead Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 834-7575
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Canyon Cove-805
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Fireplace Features: Raised Hearth
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall, Under Vanity Lighting
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room, Living/Dining Combo
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2907.00
  • Windows Treatments: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Slab
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Brick - Tile, Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Leased
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 628293010
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.2400
  • Lot Size: 10454.00

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

MLS Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2022
Sold by
Ray Pell Jimmy and Ray Suzann Mary
Bought by
Pell Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$988,522

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2019
Closed on
Mar 25, 2020
Sold by
Hu Qingmin and Way Katja Helma
Bought by
Pell Jimmy Ray and Pell Suzann
Seller's Agent
The Briggs Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Zoltowski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-7.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.37%
Original Mortgage
$439,200
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2012
Sold by
Stone Financial Llc
Bought by
Hu Qingmin and May Katja Helma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Stone Financing Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2012
Sold by
Stickell Michael P and Stickell Colleen M
Bought by
Prudential Relocation Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2005
Sold by
Wash John L and Wash Catherine J
Bought by
Stickell Michael P and Stickell Colleen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1999
Sold by
Weese Donald L
Bought by
Wash John L and Wash Catherine J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1999
Sold by
Wheelock Deborah L
Bought by
Weese Donald L and Weese Janis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1998
Sold by
Wheelock Scott K
Bought by
Wheelock Deborah L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $549,000 First American Title
Corporate Deed $475,000 Stewart Title
Corporate Deed -- Fnt Ie
Grant Deed $565,000 Fnt Ie
Grant Deed $740,000 Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $375,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $375,000 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $439,200 VA
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $409,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $337,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $240,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Sold $549,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2020 01/30/20 Price Changed $549,000 -6.2% $189 / Sq Ft
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Price Changed $585,000 -1.7% $201 / Sq Ft
10/11/2019 10/11/19 For Sale $595,000 +25.3% $205 / Sq Ft
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Sold $475,000 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft
04/13/2013 04/13/13 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2013 02/25/13 Price Changed $475,000 -3.1% $163 / Sq Ft
01/09/2013 01/09/13 Price Changed $490,000 -6.7% $169 / Sq Ft
10/02/2012 10/02/12 Price Changed $525,000 -1.3% $181 / Sq Ft
09/19/2012 09/19/12 Price Changed $532,000 -1.5% $183 / Sq Ft
08/30/2012 08/30/12 Price Changed $540,000 -1.8% $186 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Price Changed $550,000 -2.7% $189 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Price Changed $565,000 -1.7% $194 / Sq Ft
05/28/2012 05/28/12 For Sale $575,000 +21.1% $198 / Sq Ft
05/26/2012 05/26/12 Off Market $475,000 -- --
05/22/2012 05/22/12 Price Changed $575,000 -2.5% $198 / Sq Ft
04/06/2012 04/06/12 Price Changed $589,900 -4.7% $203 / Sq Ft
03/16/2012 03/16/12 For Sale $619,000 -- $213 / 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 $7,985 $1,151,602 $49,212 $1,102,390
2023 $7,985 $577,095 $47,302 $529,793
2022 $7,554 $565,780 $46,375 $519,405
2021 $7,387 $554,687 $45,466 $509,221
2020 $7,167 $534,832 $160,448 $374,384
2019 $7,033 $524,346 $157,302 $367,044
2018 $6,902 $514,066 $154,218 $359,848
2017 $6,760 $503,988 $151,195 $352,793
2016 $6,596 $494,107 $148,231 $345,876
2015 $6,605 $486,687 $146,005 $340,682
2014 $6,359 $477,155 $143,146 $334,009
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21450112

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 628-293-010