NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78840 Meridian Way La Quinta, CA 92253

Estimated Value: $689,000 - $793,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2018

Last sale price $480,000 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,660/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gated Community
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2018

Desert Lifestyle living at it's BEST...Located behind the prestigious gated community of Starlight Dunes in North La Quinta awaits a very nicely appointed home with approximately 3000 square feet of living space. Features include an open bright floor plan, FOUR large bedrooms including a bonus room - den/office off the master suite that can be utilized a variety of ways, three baths, a formal dining room, a formal living room, a separate great room complete with a tiled fireplace for those cozy nights all situated off the gourmet chef's kitchen making entertaining easy. Other amenities include plantation shutters, recessed lighting, granite to name a few...Outdoors you'll find mature landscaping in the front and backyards, a custom built-in BBQ and island, stunning mountain views from the salt water pool/spa that also features a cool down filter that really helps during the summer making this backyard a true entertainer's dream all on one of the larger lots in the development.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Leon

Realty Executives Desert Lifestyles License #01411995 Listed on: 02/20/2018

Realty Executives Desert Lifestyles

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Francis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01310492

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,311

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $120 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 609480038

Community Details

Overview

  • Starlight Dunes Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,311

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$120 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Starlight Dunes
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mediterranean
  • Included In Sale: Most furniture to be included as shown, few personal items to be removed and a furniture exclusion list to be provided upon accepted offer.
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 165.00
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9697
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Listing I D: 218006028
  • Listing Member Address: 78065 Main Ste #107, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Address: 78065 Main St. #107, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-9190
  • Selling Member Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Member Fax: (760) 459-1023
  • Selling Office Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 776-1666
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Starlight Dunes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3000.00
  • Windows Treatments: Double Pane Windows, Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Barbeque Private
  • Roofing: Concrete, Tile
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Greenbelt/Park
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 120.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 120.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 609480038
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level
  • Lot Size: 9583.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Yes

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

MLS Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2018
Closed on
Mar 6, 2018
Sold by
Baker Steven A
Bought by
Parsons Adam and Parsons Alyssa
Seller's Agent
Michael Leon
Realty Executives Desert Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Denise Francis
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.03%
Current Estimated Value
$749,509

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$269,509
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.06%
Original Mortgage
$431,250
Outstanding Balance
$369,547
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$379,962

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2016
Sold by
Baker Steven A
Bought by
Baker Steven A and The Steven A & Lynda G Baker Revocable T

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2016
Sold by
Baker Steven A
Bought by
Baker Steven A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2011
Sold by
Baker Steven A and Baker Lynda G
Bought by
Baker Steven A and Baker Lynda G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2001
Sold by
Rjr Development Inc
Bought by
Baker Steven A and Baker Lynda G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,920
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2000
Sold by
Starlight Ccc Llc
Bought by
Rjr Development Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,718
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1999
Sold by
Starlight Dunes Llc
Bought by
Starlight Ccc Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Parsons Adam $480,000 Ticor Title Company Of Calif
Baker Steven A -- None Available
Baker Steven A -- First American Title Company
Baker Steven A -- None Available
Baker Steven A $350,000 First American Title Co
Rjr Development Inc $505,500 First American Title Co
Starlight Ccc Llc $1,600,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Parsons Adam $431,250
Previous Owner Baker Steven A $338,000
Previous Owner Baker Steven A $279,920
Previous Owner Rjr Development Inc $179,718
Previous Owner Starlight Ccc Llc $595,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Sold $480,000 -3.0% $160 / Sq Ft
02/22/2018 02/22/18 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2018 02/20/18 For Sale $495,000 -- $165 / 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 $7,311 $546,153 $136,537 $409,616
2023 $7,311 $524,947 $131,236 $393,711
2022 $7,409 $514,655 $128,663 $385,992
2021 $7,245 $504,565 $126,141 $378,424
2020 $7,116 $499,392 $124,848 $374,544
2019 $7,003 $489,600 $122,400 $367,200
2018 $6,506 $457,526 $103,858 $353,668
2017 $6,401 $448,556 $101,822 $346,734
2016 $6,262 $439,762 $99,826 $339,936
2015 $6,268 $433,159 $98,328 $334,831
2014 $5,877 $402,000 $91,000 $311,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 218006028

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 609-480-038