RENTED MAY 14, 2025

78278 Desert Willow Dr Palm Desert, CA 92211

Sun City Palm Desert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $416,000 - $549,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,548 Sq Ft
$298/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Active Adult
  • Gated Community
  • Fitness Center
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to Sun City Palm Desert, a 55+ active senior community. This bright and cheery Opal model boasts of high ceilings with skylights on a greenbelt. There is a living room, dining room, family room, kitchen with breakfast nook, covered patio, laundry in 2 car garage, bonus room or office area and extra storage closets. The Primary suite features a bay window with pleasant views. The primary bathroom includes double sinks, stall shower and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom and bathroom is on the opposite end of home to create privacy. Freshly painted, new carpeting with shutters throughout. A great place to live! May be rented partially furnished or unfurnished. Home is attached.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Julie Warner

HomeSmart License #00817925 Listed on: 03/09/2025

HomeSmart

Co-Listed By

Connie Zelig

HomeSmart License #00478285

Last Renter's Agent

Julie Warner

HomeSmart License #00817925 Listed on: 03/09/2025

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 5,227

HOA Fees

  • $419 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 1,548 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Golf Cart Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,700
  • Tenant pays for electricity, water, trash collection, special insurance, gas
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Long Term Lease
  • Assessor Parcel Number 748101078

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include cable TV
  • Sun City Subdivision
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Community Lake
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Billiard Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$419 per month

Rental Info

  • Lease Length: 12
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Water, Trash Collection, Special Insurance, Gas
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Credit Report Paid By: Tenant
  • Credit Report Required: Yes
  • Lease Term Timespan: Long Term
  • Security Deposit: 2700.00

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Levels: Ground
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1.74
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Park/Green Belt
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Co Listing Member Address: 73301 Fred Waring Dr., Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Member Fax: (760) 564-9686
  • Co Listing Office Address: 73301 Fred Waring Dr., Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 844-7550
  • Co Selling Member Address: 73301 Fred Waring Dr., Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Selling Member Fax: (760) 564-9686
  • Co Selling Office Address: 73301 Fred Waring Dr., Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Selling Office Fax: (760) 844-7550
  • Internal Listing I D: 20250309205821451928000000
  • Listing I D: 219126244
  • Listing Member Address: 47060 Washington St, Suite 5101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Address: 47060 Washington St, Suite 5101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 844-7550
  • List Office Board Code: Palm Springs Association of Realtors
  • Selling Member Address: 47060 Washington St, Suite 5101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Office Address: 47060 Washington St, Suite 5101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 844-7550
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Sun City
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s)
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1548.00
  • Windows Treatments: Bay Window(s), Shutters, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Barbecue, Assoc Pet Rules, Tennis Courts, Pet Rules, Picnic Area, Meeting Room, Lake or Pond, Golf - Par 3, Greenbelt/Park, Golf Course, Fire Pit, Fitness Center, Card Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Biking Trails, Billiard Room, Banquet Facilities, Bocce Ball Court
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 419.00
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 419.00
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • H O A1 Frequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Golf Course Within Development, Trailer Storage Available, Doggie Park, Pickle Ball Courts
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 748101078
  • Lot Size: 5227.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2015
Sold by
Chinskey Melvin
Bought by
Chinskey Melvin and Melvin Chinskey Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$461,954

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2008
Sold by
Chinskey Suzanne
Bought by
Chinskey Suzanne and Chinskey Melvin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2008
Sold by
Chinskey Melvin
Bought by
Chinskey Suzanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,500
Interest Rate
5.41%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2008
Sold by
Gutridge Glenn A
Bought by
Chinskey Suzanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,500
Interest Rate
5.41%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2007
Sold by
Trout Linda
Bought by
Gutridge Glenn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2006
Sold by
Gutridge Glenn A
Bought by
Gutridge Glenn A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1995
Sold by
Gutridge Esther
Bought by
Gutridge Esther and The Esther Gutridge Trust
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
Chinskey Melvin -- None Available
Chinskey Suzanne -- Lsi
Chinskey Suzanne -- Orange Coast Title Company O
Chinskey Suzanne $265,000 Orange Coast Title Company O
Gutridge Glenn A -- Financial Title Company
Gutridge Glenn A -- None Available
Gutridge Esther -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chinskey Suzanne $185,500
Previous Owner Gutridge Glenn A $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Under Contract -- -- --
03/09/2025 03/09/25 For Rent $2,700 +68.8% --
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Rented $1,600 0.0% --
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Under Contract -- -- --
06/03/2016 06/03/16 For Rent $1,600 -- --
Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $4,585 $348,056 $104,413 $243,643
2023 $4,585 $334,542 $100,359 $234,183
2022 $4,367 $327,984 $98,392 $229,592
2021 $4,118 $309,534 $92,380 $217,154
2020 $3,681 $276,369 $82,482 $193,887
2019 $3,583 $268,320 $80,080 $188,240
2018 $3,458 $258,000 $77,000 $181,000
2017 $3,252 $240,000 $72,000 $168,000
2016 $3,266 $241,000 $72,000 $169,000
2015 $3,308 $240,000 $72,000 $168,000
2014 $3,044 $218,000 $65,000 $153,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Warner

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Julie Warner

    HomeSmart

    (310) 292-4141

    29 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Julie Warner
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  • Connie Zelig

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Connie Zelig

    HomeSmart

    (760) 861-9608

    14 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Connie Zelig
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219126244

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 748-101-078

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Sun City Palm Desert

78278 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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