NOT LISTED FOR SALE

787 E Sonora Rd Palm Springs, CA 92264

Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,346,000 - $2,925,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,909 Sq Ft
$932/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2021

Last sale price $2,260,000 $777 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,721/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2021

The Levin House - Renowned mid-century modern architect Frederick Monhoff was commissioned for this property at the same time he designed the original historic Biltmore Hotel in Palm Springs. Only a two owner home, nothing compares to this custom, private and huge .33 acre lot with outstanding views in the South Palm Springs neighborhood of Tahquitz River Estates. This house is the epitome of organic modern with walls of glass, amazing light filled rooms, stained concrete flooring, bar/lounge area, formal living room and so much more. Huge front and rear yards with their own custom made fire rings and seating for ten around each. Multiple water features adorn the lushly landscaped grounds as well as stunning materials that are one of a kind in Palm Springs. Four bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and a second story huge master suite with a dedicated yoga/wellness area adjoining accessed by custom fabricated cold-rolled steel staircase. Phenomenal in every aspect. Stunning!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Histed

Bennion Deville Homes License #01031722 Listed on: 12/31/2020

Bennion Deville Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Grant

Sand & Sea Investments License #01773893

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned R1C

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,909 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Art Studio
  • Atrium Room
  • Utility Room
  • Center Hall
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Alarm System

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Permits For Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 508-362-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Advertising Remarks: The Levin House - Renowned mid-century modern architect Frederick Monhoff was commissioned for this property at the same time he designed the original historic Biltmore Hotel in Palm Springs. Only a two owner home, nothing compares to this custom, private and huge .33 acre lot with outstanding views in the South Palm Springs neighborhood of Tahquitz River Estates. This house is the epitome of organic modern with walls of glass, amazing light filled rooms, stained concrete flooring, bar/lounge area, formal living room and so much more. Huge front and rear yards with their own custom made fire rings and seating for ten around each. Multiple water features adorn the lushly landscaped grounds as well as stunning materials that are one of a kind in Palm Springs. Four bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and a second story huge master suite with a dedicated yoga/wellness area adjoining accessed by custom fabricated cold-rolled steel staircase. Phenomenal in every aspect. Stunning!
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Exclusions: Furniture not included.
  • Living Area: 2909
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3400
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Builders Tract Name: Tahquitz River Estates
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Built-Ins, Brick Walls, Detached/No Common Walls
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Dining
  • Flooring: Tile, Stained Concrete
  • Appliances: Built-Ins, Gas, Free Standing Gas, Oven-Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 4
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Dressing Area, Master Bedroom, Master Retreat, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Shower and Tub, Remodeled
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Rm, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled, Gourmet Kitchen
  • Laundry: Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Built-Ins, Alarm System, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 855.96
  • Windows: Custom Window Covering, Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Construction: Detached/No Common Walls, Rock, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Other Features: Custom Built, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Energy Efficient, Historical, Sprinkler System, Sliding Glass Doors, Slab
  • Other Structures: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Covered, Patio Open, Porch
  • Pool Description: Heated And Filtered, Gunite, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Waterfall, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Foam
  • Spa: In Ground, Heated with Gas, Gunite, Permits
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Built-In Storage, Door Opener, Driveway, Private, Side By Side, Garage Is Attached, Garage - 2 Car, Parking Space, Parking for Guests - Onsite, Driveway - Concrete
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water District: DWA
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Central, Multi/Zone
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: In Street Paid
  • Water: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Rear, Front, Side, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 508-362-001
  • Lot Description: Exterior Security Lights, Back Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard, Street Paved, Walk Street, Fenced, Secluded, Storm Drains, Street Asphalt, Yard
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 14810

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee

MLS Schools

  • School District: Palm Springs Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 31, 2020
Closed on
Mar 11, 2021
Sold by
Rae Kelly and Haberman Pamela A
Bought by
Gonzales Darrell and Gonzales Jaime
Seller's Agent
Scott Histed
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Grant
Sand & Sea Investments
List Price
$2,490,000
Sold Price
$2,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$230,000
-9.24%
Current Estimated Value
$2,712,466

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$452,466
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,345,326
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,367,140

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2015
Sold by
Rae Kelly and Haberman Pamela A
Bought by
Kelly Rae & Pamela Haberman Revocable Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2015
Sold by
Rae Kelly
Bought by
Rae Kelly and Haberman Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2014
Closed on
Mar 13, 2014
Sold by
Meaney Heidi
Bought by
Rae Kelly and Haberman Pamela
Seller's Agent
Heidi Meaney
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
14.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.58%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1999
Sold by
Levin Robert B and Levin Rollin
Bought by
Levin Robert B and Baer Rollin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1993
Sold by
Levin Robert B and Levin Phyllis S
Bought by
Levin Robert B
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
Gonzales Darrell $2,260,000 Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Kelly Rae & Pamela Haberman Revocable Tr -- None Available
Rae Kelly -- First American Title Company
Rae Kelly -- First American Title Company
Rae Kelly $675,000 Lawyers Title Company
Levin Robert B -- --
Levin Robert B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gonzales Darrell $1,500,000
Previous Owner Rae Kelly $417,000
Previous Owner Rae Kelly $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Sold $2,260,000 -9.2% $777 / Sq Ft
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2020 12/31/20 For Sale $2,490,000 +268.9% $856 / Sq Ft
03/14/2014 03/14/14 Sold $675,000 +14.6% $232 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/27/2014 01/27/14 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2014 01/20/14 For Sale $589,000 -- $202 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $29,431 $2,446,294 $611,573 $1,834,721
2023 $29,431 $2,351,304 $587,826 $1,763,478
2022 $30,036 $2,305,200 $576,300 $1,728,900
2021 $10,127 $764,435 $192,521 $571,914
2020 $9,671 $756,597 $190,547 $566,050
2019 $9,503 $741,762 $186,811 $554,951
2018 $9,325 $727,219 $183,150 $544,069
2017 $9,188 $712,960 $179,559 $533,401
2016 $8,918 $698,982 $176,039 $522,943
2015 $8,570 $688,485 $173,396 $515,089
2014 $8,683 $118,951 $26,801 $92,150
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Scott Histed

    Bennion Deville Homes

    (760) 218-1751

    5 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Scott Histed
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  • Jeff Grant

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Grant

    Sand & Sea Investments

    (858) 336-9836

    1 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Jeff Grant
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  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Heidi Meaney

    Bennion Deville Homes

    (760) 459-5441

    68 Total Sales

    Heidi Meaney
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    NonMember AgentDefault

    NonMember OfficeDefault

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-672402

The MLS

APN: 508-362-001

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92264 Tahquitz River Estates

787 E Sonora Rd, Palm Springs, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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