NOT LISTED FOR SALE

74861 Merle Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated Value: $347,000 - $417,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,192 Sq Ft
$333/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2014

Last sale price $182,500 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 118% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,432/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2014

Drive up to this North Palm Desert home with Desert Landscaping, wrapped driveway for easy access to front door. Lemon tree and flowers and cactus plants makes this home have curb appeal!! The back yard is a relaxing oasis with a full covered patio, landscaped back yard with grass facing the pool and mountain view!!! The community pool has a low maintenance fee which is better than having to pay for your own. Additional common area space to invite guests to swim and barbecue!!! Storage is not a problem in this home! A newer large storage shed is in the back yard and in the garage is a separate room for additional storage. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is comfortable in the winter and cool in the summer! Evaporator cooler and central a/c will keep your costs down. Breakfast bar dividing the dining room to the living room. This property is definitely a great starter home for anyone who wants to relax and live in this Country Villa!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Mosley

EAGLE ONE REAL ESTATE INC. License #01238093 Listed on: 02/25/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,414

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 6,534

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,192 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Carport
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 179
  • Assessor Parcel Number 624151024

Community Details

Overview

  • Pool E Association

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,414

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, garbage disposal
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Country Club Villas (32236)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 624151024
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1192.00
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Storage, Unfurnished
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 153.10
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom
  • Window Features: Blinds, Bay Window(s), Screens

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Courtyard, Mountain(s), Pool
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio Open, Patio, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Electric: 220 Volts For Spa
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Carport
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling, Gas
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pool
  • Association Fee: 40.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Pool E
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Storm Drains

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6534.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 179

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2014
Closed on
Mar 14, 2014
Sold by
Pique Tara
Bought by
Scher Mark
Seller's Agent
Rick Mosley
EAGLE ONE REAL ESTATE INC.
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$182,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-17.05%
Current Estimated Value
$397,445

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,945
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Outstanding Balance
$50,295
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$347,150

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2004
Sold by
Voors Wanda A and Marsh Tara M
Bought by
Voors Wanda A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2003
Sold by
Voors Wanda A and Marsh Tara M
Bought by
Voors Wanda A and Marsh Tara M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,921
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Voors Wanda A
Bought by
Voors Tara M
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
Scher Mark $182,500 Ticor Title Co
Voors Wanda A -- --
Voors Wanda A -- Fidelity National Title
Voors Tara M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scher Mark $171,000
Previous Owner Voors Wanda A $58,921
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/15/2014 04/15/14 Sold $182,500 -17.0% $153 / Sq Ft
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2014 02/25/14 For Sale $220,000 -- $185 / 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 $3,414 $223,706 $55,921 $167,785
2023 $3,414 $215,021 $53,750 $161,271
2022 $3,166 $210,806 $52,697 $158,109
2021 $3,087 $206,673 $51,664 $155,009
2020 $3,039 $204,555 $51,135 $153,420
2019 $2,985 $200,545 $50,133 $150,412
2018 $2,934 $196,613 $49,151 $147,462
2017 $2,875 $192,759 $48,188 $144,571
2016 $2,807 $188,981 $47,244 $141,737
2015 $2,990 $186,145 $46,536 $139,609
2014 $1,555 $96,069 $29,808 $66,261
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: IV14040395

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 624-151-024