NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78823 Palm Tree Ave Palm Desert, CA 92211

Sun City Palm Desert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $385,000 - $471,682

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,684 Sq Ft
$247/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 9, 2025

Last sale price $390,000 $232 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,009 / mo

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Active Adult
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to Sun City Palm Desert. This smartly designed St. Maarten model glows with indirect natural light. Nestled in the desirable Sun City Palm Desert, this well-maintained, move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This home offers an open, airy floor plan filled with natural light. The spacious kitchen opens to the living room--great space for friends and family or quiet evenings in front of the fireplace. The oversized primary bedroom ensures privacy with an en-suite bath, a walk-in closet, and a walk-in shower. The guest bedroom has a private ensuite bathroom with a tub/shower. The den is currently used as an office /den but can easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom. The backyard has a beautiful desert landscape. Sun City is a vibrant 55+ community renowned for its exceptional amenities and active lifestyle. Enjoy 24-hour guard-gated security for peace of mind, along with access to an array of top-notch facilities. Play on 20 pickleball/tennis courts or indulge in your passion for golf with two scenic 18-hole courses and a driving range. Stay fit year-round with five heated swimming pools, and socialize with neighbors in one of three elegant clubhouses. With over 80 clubs and interest groups to choose from, there's always something exciting to do. Don't miss your chance to experience life in this beautifully maintained, well-appointed community, where every day feels like a vacation! This is a great opportunity to live in Sun City at an affordable price with an easy living rarely found.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda Anne Champagne

Equity Union License #02126593 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Equity Union

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Airey

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage License #01237852

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping

HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 1,684 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer in Street

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 748230082

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Sun City Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Billiard Room
  • Card Room
  • Community Mailbox

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$320 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 260.69
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.8900
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Listing I D: 219125938
  • Listing Member Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Address: 44495 Town Center Way Ste. B, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Member Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Office Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 262-3232
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Sun City
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Oven, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Living/Dining Combo
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1684.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering, Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Planned Unit Development: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community
  • Sewer: In Street Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Community Mailbox, Pickle Ball Courts, Dog Park, Golf Course Within Development
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Association #2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Basketball Court, Pet Rules, Management, Greenbelt/Park, Fitness Center, Card Room, Clubhouse, Billiard Room
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 275.00
  • HOA Fee 2: 45.00
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 320.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 748230082
  • Irrigation: Drip System
  • Lot Size: 5.23

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
Whiting Living Trust and Whiting James M
Bought by
Cohen David
Seller's Agent
Melinda Anne Champagne
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Tina Airey
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-11.16%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$416,023

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Outstanding Balance
$193,990
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$222,181

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2021
Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Giles Linda Z and The Jimm F And Linda Z Giles T
Bought by
Whiting Sue and The Whiting Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Jean Spisak
Buyer's Agent
Carla Hitchcock
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2015
Closed on
Feb 26, 2016
Sold by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J
Bought by
Giles Linda Z and The Jimm F & Linda Z Giles Trust
Seller's Agent
Bobbie Williams
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Scott Williams
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$219,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-24.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2005
Sold by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J
Bought by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2002
Sold by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J
Bought by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
5.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2001
Sold by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J
Bought by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Del Webb California Corp
Bought by
Wit Daniel and Wit Phyllis J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cohen David $390,000 Lawyers Title
Whiting Sue $375,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Giles Linda Z $219,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Wit Daniel -- First American Title Company
Wit Daniel -- First American Title Ins Co
Wit Daniel -- --
Wit Daniel $169,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cohen David $195,000
Previous Owner Wit Daniel $350,000
Previous Owner Wit Daniel $215,000
Previous Owner Wit Daniel $157,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $390,000 -11.2% $232 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $439,000 +17.1% $261 / Sq Ft
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Sold $375,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Off Market $375,000 -- --
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2021 03/08/21 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
03/07/2021 03/07/21 Off Market $375,000 -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
04/01/2020 04/01/20 Rented $1,850 -47.1% --
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Price Changed $3,500 -7.9% $2 / Sq Ft
10/13/2019 10/13/19 For Rent $3,800 +105.4% --
08/09/2018 08/09/18 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
06/01/2018 06/01/18 For Rent $1,850 +10.4% --
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Rented $1,675 -6.7% --
05/10/2016 05/10/16 Price Changed $1,795 -2.2% $1 / Sq Ft
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Price Changed $1,835 -0.8% $1 / Sq Ft
04/09/2016 04/09/16 Price Changed $1,850 -1.3% $1 / Sq Ft
03/18/2016 03/18/16 For Rent $1,875 0.0% --
03/03/2016 03/03/16 Sold $219,000 -8.8% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2016 02/23/16 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Price Changed $240,000 -8.4% $144 / Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Price Changed $262,000 -9.3% $157 / Sq Ft
07/20/2015 07/20/15 For Sale $289,000 -- $174 / 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 $5,194 $405,910 $32,472 $373,438
2023 $5,194 $390,150 $31,212 $358,938
2022 $4,949 $382,500 $30,600 $351,900
2021 $3,260 $239,505 $60,149 $179,356
2020 $3,204 $237,050 $59,533 $177,517
2019 $3,147 $232,403 $58,366 $174,037
2018 $3,092 $227,847 $57,222 $170,625
2017 $3,051 $223,380 $56,100 $167,280
2016 $3,170 $233,039 $55,019 $178,020
2015 $3,093 $229,541 $54,194 $175,347
2014 $3,044 $225,047 $53,134 $171,913
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melinda Anne Champagne

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Melinda Anne Champagne

    Equity Union

    (760) 485-5576

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Melinda Anne Champagne
    Section Image

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Tina Airey

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

    Section Image

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jean Spisak

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Carla Hitchcock

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (760) 774-9053

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Carla Hitchcock
    Section Image

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Scott Williams

    Bennion Deville Homes

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bobbie Williams

    Bennion Deville Homes

See All Agents

Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219125938

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 748-230-082

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211 Sun City Palm Desert

78823 Palm Tree Ave, Palm Desert, CA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

California Desert Association of REALTORS® IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.