78509 Palm Tree Ave Palm Desert, CA 92211
Sun City Palm Desert Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,032
Sq Ft
6,534
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Senior Community
- Community Lake
- Fitness Center
- Gated Community
- Clubhouse
About This Home
As of July 2025Great Bones bring your design ideas - Cosmetic Fixer. Priced with a remodel in mind. The ever popular floor plan called the St. Croix with open Floor plan, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Den, Hobby Room, 2 Car Garage + Cart Garage. Fireplace in great room. Guest room has ensuite bath. Lot is 6,534 SF. Built in 1997. Custom closet in Main Bedroom. Easy-care garden. Newer Water Heater and Air Conditioning. Home is located in the highly coveted community of Sun City Palm Desert - Resort style community with an affordable lifestyle that delivers a wide range of activities combined with the beauty with Two 18-hole golf courses, 5 heated swimming pools and 5 hot tubs , 3 clubhouses, one with Indoor walking track 2 state-of-the-art fitness centers and SO much more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kim Jones Team
Keller Williams Riverside License #01275437 Listed on: 05/26/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,268
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Block Wall Fence
- Drip System Landscaping
- Back Yard
HOA Fees
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Concrete Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2,032 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Utility Room
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Golf Cart Garage
Outdoor Features
- Covered patio or porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 748310035
Community Details
Overview
- Senior Community
- Association fees include building & grounds, security, clubhouse
- Built by Del Webb
- Sun City Subdivision, St. Croix Floorplan
- On-Site Maintenance
- Community Lake
- Greenbelt
- Planned Unit Development
Amenities
- Community Fire Pit
- Clubhouse
- Banquet Facilities
- Billiard Room
- Card Room
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Court
- Fitness Center
Security
- Controlled Access
- Gated Community
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Desert Dream Homes Inc
Bought by
Ingels-Lacey Sandra
Seller's Agent
Dan Vendl
Daniel Joseph Vendl, Broker
Buyer's Agent
CIERA SIMS-BOTSFORD
ANOMALY REAL ESTATE
List Price
$624,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-11.86%
Views
116
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.17%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 26, 2024
Closed on
Jul 9, 2024
Sold by
Miroslav J Vipauc Living Trust and Reboucas Eneida
Bought by
Desert Dream Homes Inc
Seller's Agent
Kim Jones Team
Keller Williams Riverside
Buyer's Agent
Dan Vendl
Daniel Joseph Vendl, Broker
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-10.4%
Views
28
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.48%
Original Mortgage
$232,500
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Vipauc Miroslav J
Bought by
Miroslav J Vipauc Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 28, 2012
Sold by
Vipauc Miroslav J
Bought by
Vipauc Miroslav J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,700
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 17, 2008
Sold by
Vipauc Miroslav Jakob
Bought by
Vipauc Miroslav J and Miroslav J Vipauc 2001 Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 23, 2008
Sold by
Walling Roderick Berge and Walling Earleen Neva
Bought by
Vipauc Miroslav Jakob
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2002
Sold by
Clapp Garrett and Clapp Margaret
Bought by
Walling Roderick Berge and Walling Earleen Neva
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 1997
Sold by
Del Webb California Corp
Bought by
Clapp Garrett and Clapp Margaret
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
7.05%
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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 | $550,000 | Wfg Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $465,000 | Wfg National Title Company Of | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Equity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $320,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $285,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $198,500 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $232,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $120,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | Sold | $550,000 | -2.5% | $271 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2025 04/14/25 | Price Changed | $564,000 | -1.7% | $278 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | Price Changed | $574,000 | -4.2% | $282 / Sq Ft |
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -4.0% | $295 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2025 02/13/25 | For Sale | $624,000 | +34.2% | $307 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2024 07/16/24 | Sold | $465,000 | -10.4% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 07/08/2024 07/08/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2024 05/26/24 | For Sale | $519,000 | -- | $255 / 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 | $5,268 | $810,000 | $120,000 | $690,000 |
| 2023 | $5,268 | $396,062 | $118,813 | $277,249 |
| 2022 | $5,020 | $388,297 | $116,484 | $271,813 |
| 2021 | $4,903 | $380,684 | $114,200 | $266,484 |
| 2020 | $4,814 | $376,782 | $113,030 | $263,752 |
| 2019 | $4,810 | $369,395 | $110,814 | $258,581 |
| 2018 | $4,722 | $362,153 | $108,642 | $253,511 |
| 2017 | $4,648 | $355,053 | $106,512 | $248,541 |
| 2016 | $4,558 | $348,092 | $104,424 | $243,668 |
| 2015 | $4,573 | $342,865 | $102,856 | $240,009 |
| 2014 | $4,501 | $336,151 | $100,843 | $235,308 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2025
Dan Vendl
Daniel Joseph Vendl, Broker
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2025
CIERA SIMS-BOTSFORD
ANOMALY REAL ESTATE
-
K
Seller's Agent in 2024
Kim Jones Team
Keller Williams Riverside
Map
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 219112097
APN: 748-310-035
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