NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78426 Sterling Ln Palm Desert, CA 92211

Sun City Palm Desert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $561,000 - $648,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,032 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2023

Last sale price $650,000 $320 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,392/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of August 2023

Located in the desirable 55 and over gated community of Sun City in Palm Desert. The St. Croix, the most popular floor plan in the community has so much to offer for everyday living and entertaining with 2 bedrooms plus a den/office and 2 baths. The curb-appeal begins with the lush desert landscape and a lovely gated courtyard upon entering the home. Once inside you are delighted with a ton of natural light, a large great room and a wall of windows showcasing the covered patio and pool in the backyard. The great room has a built-in, lighted media cabinet that provides additional storage and display opportunities. The dining area can accommodate a large table, buffet and more. The generous kitchen has tons of cabinets, granite countertops, pendant lighting over the island, stainless steel appliances including a warming drawer and double ovens. Both bathrooms have been fully upgraded with designer tile, cabinetry, and fixtures. The Primary suite is very generous in size with a walk-in closet and peek a boo mountain view. Custom tile flooring can be found in the entry, kitchen, dining, hallway and baths. The laundry room has built-in storage & a utility sink and leads out to the 2 car plus golf cart garage where you will find even more storage. Interior has been recently painted and A/C was replaced by previous owner. Sun City has so much to offer with 3 clubhouses, golf course, restaurants, tennis courts fitness center, workshops, social groups and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Downing

Equity Union License #01322803 Listed on: 07/13/2023

Equity Union

Co-Listed By

Yvonne Ida

Equity Union License #01753263

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi O'neal

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01875410

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,366

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $402 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 2,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 748340016

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include clubhouse, security, cable TV
  • Sun City Subdivision
  • RV Parking in Community
  • Greenbelt
  • Planned Unit Development

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,366

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$402 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Included In Sale: Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 319.88
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Co Listing Office Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing I D: 219097452
  • Listing Office Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 74890 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Sun City
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2032.00

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Private, In Ground, Community
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Clubhouse, Security, Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Tennis Courts, Sport Court, Pet Rules, Management, Guest Parking, Greenbelt/Park, Golf Course, Fitness Center, RV Parking, Clubhouse, Controlled Access
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 401.50
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 402.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 748340016
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Size: 8712.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2024
Sold by
Couch Hugh R and Couch Julia A
Bought by
Couch Family Trust and Couch
Current Estimated Value
$618,609

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2023
Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Rickenbacker Jimmey L and Rickenbacker Marjorie E
Bought by
Couch Hugh R and Couch Julia A
Seller's Agent
Robert Downing
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Heidi O'neal
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.31%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2022
Closed on
Sep 14, 2022
Sold by
Mcdaniel Living Trust
Bought by
Rickenbacker Jimmey L and Rickenbacker Marjorie E
Seller's Agent
Michael Horne
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Robert Downing Tracy Boomer Group
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.8%
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2019
Sold by
Mcdaniel Donald W and Mcdaniel Judith A
Bought by
Mcdaniel Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,500
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2016
Sold by
Mcdaniel Donald William and Mcdaniel Judith A
Bought by
Mcdaniel Donald W and Mcdaniel Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,400
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2012
Sold by
Mcdaniel Donald W and Mcdaniel Judith A
Bought by
Mcdaniel Donald W and Mcdaniel Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2010
Sold by
Mcdaniel Donald W and Mcdaniel Judith A
Bought by
Mcdaniel Donald W and Mcdaniel Judith A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2005
Sold by
Gonnello John J and Steinberg Sherry
Bought by
Mcdaniel Donald W and Mcdaniel Judith 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
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2003
Sold by
Steinberg Sherry
Bought by
Gonnello John J and Steinberg Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2001
Sold by
Gonnello John J
Bought by
Steinberg Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2001
Sold by
Reese Lex C and Reese Lois J
Bought by
Steinberg Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Couch Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Couch Hugh R $650,000 Orange Coast Title
Rickenbacker Jimmey L $620,000 Equity Title
Mcdaniel Living Trust -- Consumers Title Co Of Ca
Mcdaniel Donald W -- Consumers Title Co Of Ca
Mcdaniel Donald W -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Mcdaniel Donald William -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Mcdaniel Donald W -- Lsi Title Company
Mcdaniel Donald W -- Lsi Title Company
Mcdaniel Donald W -- None Available
Mcdaniel Donald W $519,000 Orange Coast Title
Gonnello John J -- Orange Coast Title Co
Steinberg Sherry -- --
Steinberg Sherry $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcdaniel Donald W $328,500
Previous Owner Mcdaniel Donald William $286,400
Previous Owner Mcdaniel Donald W $280,000
Previous Owner Mcdaniel Donald W $150,000
Previous Owner Gonnello John J $282,000
Previous Owner Steinberg Sherry $236,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Sold $650,000 0.0% $320 / Sq Ft
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2023 07/13/23 For Sale $650,000 +4.8% $320 / Sq Ft
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Sold $620,000 -0.8% $305 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2022 09/28/22 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2022 08/13/22 For Sale $625,000 -- $308 / 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 $8,366 $663,000 $165,750 $497,250
2023 $8,366 $620,000 $200,000 $420,000
2022 $6,860 $538,625 $134,287 $404,338
2021 $5,604 $437,907 $109,177 $328,730
2020 $4,987 $390,988 $97,479 $293,509
2019 $4,849 $379,600 $94,640 $284,960
2018 $4,672 $365,000 $91,000 $274,000
2017 $4,526 $352,000 $88,000 $264,000
2016 $4,472 $348,000 $87,000 $261,000
2015 $4,599 $352,000 $88,000 $264,000
2014 $4,548 $347,000 $87,000 $260,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Robert Downing

    Equity Union

    (760) 408-2965

    4 in this area

    171 Total Sales

    Robert Downing
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Yvonne Ida

    Equity Union

    (760) 730-2953

    3 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Yvonne Ida
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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Heidi O'neal

    Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Patricia O'Neal

  • Michael Horne

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Michael Horne

    Compass

    (760) 399-2477

    346 in this area

    420 Total Sales

    Michael Horne
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  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Robert Horne

    Compass

    (760) 779-4495

    306 in this area

    318 Total Sales

    Robert Horne
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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219097452

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 748-340-016

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Sun City Palm Desert

78426 Sterling Ln, Palm Desert, CA

This home is located at 78426 Sterling Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211 since 13 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $618,609, approximately $304 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 78426 Sterling Ln is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Desert Ridge Academy, and Shadow Hills High School.

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