78316 Kistler Way Palm Desert, CA 92211
Sun City Palm Desert Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,664
Sq Ft
5,227
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Pebble Pool Finish
- RV Parking in Community
- Fitness Center
- Senior Community
- Gated Community
About This Home
As of July 2025Located in the best 55+ community in the valley with 3 clubhouses, 2 restaurants, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, 2 golf courses, 4 salt water pools and tons of other amazing amenities. This St. Maarten has an open-concept floor plan and is one of the most popular. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den, a 2023 HVAC STSYEM, and a beautiful IN-GROUND PEBBLE-TECH SPA with a waterfall, and a new heater. It has 24 inch floor tile throughout and solar tube skylights for extra light, and a retractable screen door. The kitchen views the fabulous backyard and has slab granite, stainless appliances, cabinet hardware, new lighting fixtures, a pantry, and is open to the dining and living rooms. The master bedroom has a bay window viewing the backyard, and it has a nice bathroom with extra cabinets, a walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet with a solar tube. The guest bedroom is inviting with a walk-in closet and is adjacent to the 2nd full bath. The laundry room has a newer washer and dryer set that will stay with the house. The garage has a newer hot water heater, a work bench, and an evaporative cooler that has never been used by the seller, so will be sold as-is. This home is close to the Sunset View clubhouse, which has a great inside-outside restaurant, a billiards room with 8 pool tables, a movie theater, and a honor library. Enjoy your piping-hot private in-ground spa for romantic star-gazing and total relaxation. This is a very special property, so don't miss out. SUN CITY PALM DESERT IS ALL ABOUT LIFESTYLE!! It has many clubs, activities, amenities, and low HOA dues. Play at 2 championship 18-hole golf courses and practice facilities, pickle ball, tennis, softball, bocci ball, 18-hole miniature golf course, an honor library, arts and crafts, a ballroom for special entertainment, and 4 saltwater pools kept at 87 degrees with hot tubs. Enjoy 2 great restaurants, a martini/coffee bar, and even a post office. It has a newly renovated classy indoor/outdoor bar with fire tables to enjoy the awesome views and our beautiful desert weather.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,642
Year Built
- Built in 2001
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
- Block Wall Fence
- Private Lot
- Drip System Landscaping
- Sprinklers on Timer
HOA Fees
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Concrete Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 1,664 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Skylights
- Awning
- Dining Area
- Den
- Tile Flooring
- Prewired Security
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Pool
- Pebble Pool Finish
- Heated Spa
- In Ground Spa
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Property is located within a water district
- Gas Water Heater
- Sewer in Street
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 752130032
Community Details
Overview
- Senior Community
- Association fees include clubhouse, security, insurance, cable TV
- Sun City Subdivision, St Maarten Floorplan
- On-Site Maintenance
- RV Parking in Community
- Greenbelt
- Planned Unit Development
Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Billiard Room
- Meeting Room
- Recreation Room
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Court
- Community Playground
- Fitness Center
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
- Controlled Access
- Gated Community
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 26, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Morris Adrienne 2003 Revocable Trust and Morris Adrienne
Bought by
Williams Derek and Williams Kristina M
Seller's Agent
Sharon Dumas
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Troy Kudlac
KUD Properties, Inc.
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-8.85%
Views
94
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.72%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 20, 2013
Sold by
Morris Adrienne
Bought by
Morris Adrienne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$406,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2010
Sold by
Morris Adrienne
Bought by
Morris Adrienne and The Adrienne Morris 2003 Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2009
Sold by
Woolley Barbara L
Bought by
Rifold Tom and Rifold Alecia
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Barker James G and Barker Karen B
Bought by
Woolley Leland S and Woolley Barbara L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2001
Sold by
Del Webb California Corp
Bought by
Barker James G and Barker Karen B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,000
Interest Rate
7.19%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $515,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $280,000 | Equity Title Orange County-I | |
| Grant Deed | $385,000 | Orange Coast Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $211,500 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $406,500 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $269,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $158,606 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $18,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $169,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Sold | $515,000 | -0.8% | $309 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | Price Changed | $519,000 | -1.9% | $312 / Sq Ft |
| 03/22/2025 03/22/25 | Price Changed | $529,000 | -3.6% | $318 / Sq Ft |
| 02/16/2025 02/16/25 | Price Changed | $549,000 | -2.8% | $330 / Sq Ft |
| 01/26/2025 01/26/25 | For Sale | $565,000 | -- | $340 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,642 | $361,413 | $108,420 | $252,993 |
| 2023 | $4,642 | $347,381 | $104,211 | $243,170 |
| 2022 | $4,417 | $340,570 | $102,168 | $238,402 |
| 2021 | $4,313 | $333,893 | $100,165 | $233,728 |
| 2020 | $4,235 | $330,470 | $99,138 | $231,332 |
| 2019 | $4,156 | $323,992 | $97,195 | $226,797 |
| 2018 | $4,079 | $317,640 | $95,290 | $222,350 |
| 2017 | $4,016 | $311,413 | $93,422 | $217,991 |
| 2016 | $3,940 | $305,308 | $91,591 | $213,717 |
| 2015 | $3,951 | $300,723 | $90,216 | $210,507 |
| 2014 | $3,828 | $290,000 | $87,000 | $203,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sharon Dumas
HomeSmart
(760) 567-1298
309 in this area
318 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Lynda Reich
HomeSmart
(760) 567-8903
301 in this area
310 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Troy Kudlac
KUD Properties, Inc.
(760) 273-5150
2 in this area
58 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 219123719
APN: 752-130-032
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