NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78628 Avenida Tujunga La Quinta, CA 92253

Estimated Value: $772,207 - $881,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft
$428/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 11, 2014

Last sale price $450,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,997 / mo

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Custom Home
  • Property is near park
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of April 2014

PRICE REDUCED $25,000. Custom Santa Fe style home on a large corner lot. Centrally located La Quinta neighborhood with estate size properies. No H.O.A. dues. this home is uniquely designed for the southern California desert lifestyle. Mexican paver floors, lightly textured walls, wood beamed ceilings, decorative arches, corner fireplace. Chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, island and tile work. This orginally was a 3 bedroom home. One bedroom was converted to a den. It could be easily converted back to a 3 bedroom. French doors lead to exquiste outdoor landscaping that include 4 citrus trees. Salt pool and waterfall. Santa Rosa Moutain views from the living room, dining room, kitchen, pool, and patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherry Owens

Listed on: 01/23/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

T.J. McCaa

Dyson & Dyson Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stucco Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Adobe Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Adobe

Interior Spaces

  • 1,946 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Pavers Flooring
  • Security System Owned
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Location

  • Ground Level
  • Property is near park

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Desert Club Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 770092008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Ground Level, No Unit Above
  • Builders Tract Code: Desert Club Estates
  • Building Style: Adobe
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: Property is sold furnished as shown.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 236.38
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9783
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Listing I D: 214003185
  • Listing Member Address: 40398 Firenze Ct, Indio, CA 92203
  • Listing Office Address: 40398 Firenze Ct, Indio, CA 92203
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 841-5501
  • Selling Office Address: 47350 Washington St. Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 564-7969
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Desert Club Estates
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Pavers
  • Bedroom Features: Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Tile Counters
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1946.00
  • Windows Treatments: Mini Blinds, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Adobe, Stucco
  • Other Features: Custom Built, Slab
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Water: Water District

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Yes

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 770092008
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Street Paved, Landscaped
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size: 9583.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Turnkey
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

MLS Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2014
Sold by
Junge Scott and Junge Marilyn A
Bought by
Junge Family Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$832,552

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2014
Closed on
Mar 12, 2014
Sold by
Chen Cheryl
Bought by
Junge Scott A and Junge Marilyn A
Seller's Agent
Sherry Owens
Buyer's Agent
T.J. McCaa
Dyson & Dyson Real Estate
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-7.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%
Original Mortgage
$333,750
Outstanding Balance
$252,778
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$579,774

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2009
Sold by
Castelli Timothy Allen and Castelli Belen Aida
Bought by
Chen Tom and Chen Cheryl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2004
Sold by
Devane Joshua
Bought by
Castelli Timothy Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2004
Sold by
Castelli Timothy Allen
Bought by
Castelli Timothy Allen and Castelli Belen Aida

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2003
Sold by
House Howard and House Lisa
Bought by
Devane Joshua

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2002
Sold by
Robert E Conley Llc
Bought by
House Howard and House Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2001
Sold by
Conley Robert E
Bought by
Robert C Conley Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1999
Sold by
Howell William C and Howell Sharyn
Bought by
Conley Robert E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1996
Sold by
Lewis Holdings Corp
Bought by
Lewis H Lauren and Lewis Allen Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1995
Sold by
Belknap James C
Bought by
Howell William C and Howell Sharyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,028
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1995
Sold by
Szesny Sharon L and Toomey Sharon L
Bought by
Belknap James C and The James Belknap Separate Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,028
Interest Rate
7.37%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Junge Family Living Trust -- None Available
Junge Scott A $445,000 Lawyers Title
Chen Tom $349,000 Equity Title Orange County-I
Castelli Timothy Allen $475,000 New Century Title Company Ri
Castelli Timothy Allen -- --
Castelli Timothy Allen -- New Century Title Company
Devane Joshua $410,000 New Century Title Company Ri
House Howard $340,000 Southland Title Corporation
Robert C Conley Llc -- --
Conley Robert E $255,000 First American Title Co
Lewis H Lauren -- First American Title Ins Co
Howell William C $230,500 Orange Coast Title
Belknap James C $36,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Szesny Sharon L -- Orange Coast Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Junge Scott A $333,750
Previous Owner Castelli Timothy Allen $380,000
Previous Owner Devane Joshua $328,000
Previous Owner House Howard $200,000
Previous Owner Howell William C $184,028
Closed Castelli Timothy Allen $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $450,000 -2.2% $231 / Sq Ft
02/25/2014 02/25/14 Price Changed $460,000 -5.2% $236 / Sq Ft
01/23/2014 01/23/14 For Sale $485,000 -- $249 / 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 $6,641 $490,333 $122,579 $367,754
2023 $6,641 $471,295 $117,820 $353,475
2022 $5,984 $462,055 $115,510 $346,545
2021 $5,860 $452,996 $113,246 $339,750
2020 $5,748 $448,352 $112,085 $336,267
2019 $5,630 $439,562 $109,888 $329,674
2018 $5,508 $430,944 $107,735 $323,209
2017 $5,386 $422,495 $105,623 $316,872
2016 $5,246 $414,211 $103,552 $310,659
2015 $5,264 $407,992 $101,998 $305,994
2014 $4,645 $357,000 $89,000 $268,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sherry Owens

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    T.J. McCaa

    Dyson & Dyson Real Estate

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 214003185

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 770-092-008

California Riverside County La Quinta 92253

78628 Avenida Tujunga, La Quinta, CA

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