RENTED AUG 21, 2025

78271 Desert Willow Dr Palm Desert, CA 92211

Sun City Palm Desert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $365,000 - $395,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,157 Sq Ft
$329/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 07, 2024

Last sale price $379,000 $328 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,324/month

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Great Room
  • Active Adult
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Sun City Palm Desert - Gorham. Located a short distance to the Mountain View Clubhouse, this lovely home has a spacious, south facing rear yard with an expansive covered patio and lush desert landscaping. The Lennox AC is new in 2022. Inside, there are vaulted ceilings on each wing of the home. Rounded hall entry ways and skylights give the home a light and elegant feel. Tile flooring is in all but the living room and primary suite. There are corian counters in the kitchen and a bay window in the dining area. The primary suite has a slider to the rear yard and 2 closets with mirrored wardrobe doors. The primary suite bathroom has dual sinks and a stall shower with glass enclosure. A tub/shower is in the guest bathroom. Bathroom surfaces are cultured marble. The guest bedroom has a closet with mirrored wardrobe doors. Owner is installing all new stainless appliances. The laundry room precedes entry into the garage. The garage has an epoxy floor and abundant room for storage

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Dennis Jacobs

Compass License #01322972 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Michael Horne

Compass License #01701660

Last Renter's Agent

Dennis Jacobs

Compass License #01322972 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Interior Spaces

  • 1,157 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,950
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Long Term Lease
  • Assessor Parcel Number 748101094

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • $25 HOA Transfer Fee
  • Sun City Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Security

  • Security Service
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Lease Length: 12
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions Of Lease: Tenant pays all utilities. Ownerr pays HOA and gardener. HOA includes TV and WIFI
  • Credit Report Paid By: Tenant
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Lease Term Timespan: Long Term
  • Next Available Date: 06/01/2025
  • Security Deposit: 2950.00
  • Transfer Fees: 25.00

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Ground
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 2.25
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Co Listing Member Address: 39620 Washington St. Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Co Listing Member Fax: (760) 779-4100
  • Co Listing Office Address: 39620 Washington St. Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Internal Listing I D: 20250523184544184778000000
  • Listing I D: 219130525
  • Listing Member Address: 39620 Washington St. Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 360-4046
  • Listing Office Address: 39620 Washington St. Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • List Office Board Code: California Desert Association of Realtors
  • Selling Member Address: 39620 Washington St. Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Member Fax: (760) 360-4046
  • Selling Office Address: 39620 Washington St. Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Sun City
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1157.00

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community, Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Gated Community: Yes

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 748101094
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Size: 5227.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2024
Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Bowden Family Trust and Bowden David J
Bought by
Barrera Carlos
Seller's Agent
Dennis Jacobs
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dennis Jacobs
Compass
Sold Price
$2,700
Views
93
Current Estimated Value
$380,672

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$377,972
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.32%
Original Mortgage
$341,100
Outstanding Balance
$337,327
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$43,345

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2014
Sold by
Bowden David J and Bowden Eleanor J
Bought by
Bowden David J and Bowden Eleanor J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2013
Sold by
Bowden David J and Bowden Eleanor J
Bought by
Bowden David J and Bowden Eleanor J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2006
Sold by
Freeman G Scott
Bought by
Freeman G Scott

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2005
Sold by
Bowden David J and Bowden Eleanor J
Bought by
Bowden David J and Bowden Eleanor J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2004
Sold by
Phillips Arthur and Phillips Idia
Bought by
Bowden David and Bowden Eleanor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2002
Sold by
Boyd Mildred M
Bought by
Phillips Arthur and Phillips Idia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1993
Sold by
Boyd Mildred M
Bought by
Boyd Mildred M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1993
Sold by
Del Webb California Corp
Bought by
Boyd Mildred M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Barrera Carlos $379,000 Equity Title
Bowden David J -- None Available
Bowden David J -- Old Republic Title Company
Bowden David J -- Old Republic Title Company
Freeman G Scott -- None Available
Bowden David J -- None Available
Bowden David $270,000 Chicago Title Co
Phillips Arthur -- First American Title Ins Co
Boyd Mildred M -- First American Title Insuran
Boyd Mildred M $125,000 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barrera Carlos $341,100
Previous Owner Bowden David J $190,000
Previous Owner Bowden David $216,000
Previous Owner Phillips Arthur $79,000
Previous Owner Boyd Mildred M $73,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $2,600 -3.7% $2 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 Sold $379,000 -1.6% $328 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Price Changed $385,000 -3.5% $333 / Sq Ft
07/29/2024 07/29/24 For Sale $399,000 -- $345 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

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 $4,122 $379,000 $94,751 $284,249
2023 $4,122 $297,505 $74,519 $222,986
2022 $3,922 $291,672 $73,058 $218,614
2021 $3,829 $285,954 $71,626 $214,328
2020 $3,486 $260,301 $65,343 $194,958
2019 $3,394 $252,720 $63,440 $189,280
2018 $3,276 $243,000 $61,000 $182,000
2017 $3,022 $221,000 $55,000 $166,000
2016 $3,001 $219,000 $55,000 $164,000
2015 $3,074 $221,000 $55,000 $166,000
2014 $3,056 $219,000 $55,000 $164,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Dennis Jacobs

    Compass

    (760) 668-3759

    14 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Dennis Jacobs
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  • Michael Horne

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Michael Horne

    Compass

    (760) 399-2477

    352 in this area

    434 Total Sales

    Michael Horne
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Robert Horne

    Compass

    (760) 779-4495

    314 in this area

    326 Total Sales

    Robert Horne
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  • Carlos Barrera

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Carlos Barrera

    SB REAL ESTATE

    (626) 653-2160

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Carlos Barrera
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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219130525

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 748-101-094

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Sun City Palm Desert

78271 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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