$1,200,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2025 RENTED JUL 12, 2025
3 Beds
4 Baths
3,259 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$368 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

150 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2025

Sunterrace is a small charming gated enclave of homes on larger lots, situated off El Dorado, near Country Club, in the heart of Palm Desert. The builder chose this premium lot (largest in the neighborhood), and built this home for himself. The big grassy backyard has the south Mountain View everyone wants, a sparkling pool with spa, lots of decking and covered patio space, and a 3/4 pool bath with shower. Inside, the kitchen with breakfast bar, pantry and kitchen eating area opens to great room with wet bar, fireplace and sliding doors to backyard. Adjoining living room and formal dining space also has pool view. Formal Office. Primary suite with fireplace and sitting area has bath with jetted tub, dual vanities, dual bathroom water closets, separate shower and large dual walk in closets with built in cabinetry. Each of the 2 secondary bedrooms have big closets and own 3/4 bath with walk in shower. A nice laundry room and 3 car garage (2 plus golf cart) with refrigerator and storage cabinets round out the floor plan. Both HVACs replaced within past 4 years. Grapefruit, lemon and orange trees in side yard. The furniture is staged, but available for sale directly from staging company, if desired. Low monthly HOA dues of $183 covers gate and common area maintenance in the community-subject to change, buyer to verify. As a Palm Desert Resident, you have a resident benefit of reduced golf prices at Desert Willow golf resort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Essig

License #01798057 Listed on: 11/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Darling

Desert Sands Realty License #00695797

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,772

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $183 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 3,259 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

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

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 632540058

Community Details

Overview

  • Sunterrace Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Planned Unit Development

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,772

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$183 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 2
  • Included In Sale: All existing kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, and garage refrigerator
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 375.88
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9800
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Co Listing Member Address: 79405 Hwy 111, Suite 9, #353, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Address: 80285 Via Valerosa, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 262-3221
  • Listing I D: 219122983
  • Listing Member Address: 79405 Hwy 111, Suite 9, #353, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 262-3221
  • Listing Office Address: 80285 Via Valerosa, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 262-3221
  • Selling Member Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Member Fax: (866) 337-3891
  • Selling Office Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 262-3232
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Sunterrace
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room, Primary Retreat
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Retreat, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Living/Dining Combo, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Slab Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3259.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Covered, Direct Entrance
  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security: Card/Code Access
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 183.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 183.00

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 632540058
  • Lot Size: 13939.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2024
Closed on
Feb 11, 2025
Sold by
Jones Gary E and Uecker Barbara
Bought by
Sahari Ilia and Sahari Andrea
Seller's Agent
Julie Essig
Buyer's Agent
Lori Darling
Desert Sands Realty
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.04%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,204,937

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,937
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.88%
Original Mortgage
$799,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2019
Closed on
Jan 16, 2019
Sold by
Hugh Planche Holdings Ltd
Bought by
Jones Gary E and Uecker Barbara
Seller's Agent
Janice Glaab
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Smith
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$698,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2008
Sold by
Herft Terrence and Herft Fay
Bought by
Hugh Planche Holdings Ltd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2006
Sold by
Heitzner Steven H and Heitzner Linda S
Bought by
Herft Terrence and Herft Fay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
Bay Thomas H and Bay Shirley R
Bought by
Heitzner Steven H and Heitzner Linda S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2002
Sold by
Varner Robert B
Bought by
Bay Thomas H and Bay Shirley R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2000
Sold by
Varner Robert B
Bought by
Varner Robert B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,566
Interest Rate
8.01%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1998
Sold by
Sunterrace At Palm Desert Lp
Bought by
Varner Robert B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1998
Sold by
Varner Lea Douglass
Bought by
Varner Robert B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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 $1,200,000 Stewart Title Of California
Grant Deed $678,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $840,500 Southland Title
Grant Deed $910,000 Southland Title
Grant Deed $789,500 Southland Title
Grant Deed $575,000 Orange Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $475,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $799,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $630,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $450,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $17,609 Unknown
Previous Owner $32,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $19,566 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $550,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $38,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $356,250 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Rented $4,500 -6.3% --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $4,800 -20.0% $1 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Rent $6,000 0.0% --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $1,200,000 -2.0% $368 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $1,225,000 +75.5% $376 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Sold $698,000 +0.4% $214 / Sq Ft
01/11/2019 01/11/19 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2019 01/08/19 For Sale $695,000 -- $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 $9,772 $756,318 $76,690 $679,628
2023 $9,772 $726,951 $73,713 $653,238
2022 $9,279 $712,698 $72,268 $640,430
2021 $9,063 $698,724 $70,851 $627,873
2020 $8,899 $691,560 $70,125 $621,435
2019 $9,301 $724,880 $180,960 $543,920
2018 $8,962 $697,000 $174,000 $523,000
2017 $8,412 $653,000 $163,000 $490,000
2016 $7,928 $617,000 $154,000 $463,000
2015 $9,133 $704,000 $176,000 $528,000
2014 $8,274 $641,000 $160,000 $481,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219122983

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 632-540-058