$290,000
SOLD NOV 15, 2012

78910 Aurora Way La Quinta, CA 92253

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,084 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of June 2015

Starlight Dunes is a gated development of 146 homes in beautiful North La Quinta. This extra-large lot home with salt water pebble tech pool and spa includes: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room area off the living room with fireplace. Enjoy entertaining and cooking in the large kitchen with eating nook and spacious family room. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet for her and an additional reach-in closet for him. Home has recently been painted and has new carpets. This desirable family home has an over-sized very private lot, trim the hedges to expose the chocolate mountains or leave full for back yard privacy. Citrus trees: Lemon, Lime Tangerine and Pink Grapefruit! Indoor laundry and 2 car attached garage. Great for full time or vacation enjoyment, minimal monthly DUES! Great buy for investors, tenants in place until Feb 28, 2013. PLEASE SEE AGENT REMARKS FOR SHOWING INFO

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doreen Schroeter

Bennion Deville Homes License #01231431 Listed on: 11/02/2012

Co-Listed By

Diane Clervi-Gillis

Bennion Deville Homes License #01372787

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Schmett

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01275226

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,949

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,084 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Starlight Dunes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 609470042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,949

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Starlight Dunes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 141.79
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9814
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Co Listing Office Address: 44-530 San Pablo Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 340-9254
  • Listing I D: 21464821
  • Listing Office Address: 47-250 Washington St, Ste B, La Quinta Office, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 564-9686
  • Selling Office Address: 47100 Washington St., Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Starlight Dunes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Formal Dining Room, Living/Dining Combo
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2084.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Concrete, Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Garage
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 100.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 100.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 609470042
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot Size: 10890.00

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

MLS Schools

  • School District: Oak Grove School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
May 26, 2015
Sold by
Hoggan Shannon Jo
Bought by
Laughrey David H and Laughrey Cheryl K
Seller's Agent
Brad Schmett Real Estate Group
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Buyer's Agent
Carl Mitrak
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4%
Current Estimated Value
$666,231

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$306,231
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Donati Marc M and Donatio Vickie K
Bought by
Hoggan Shannon Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,321
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2009
Sold by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K
Bought by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K
Bought by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2003
Sold by
Churchill Laurence E and Churchill Beatrice
Bought by
Donati Marc M and Frahm Vickie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2003
Sold by
Churchill L E and Churchill B
Bought by
Churchill Laurence E and Churchill Beatrice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1997
Sold by
Silverman Howard & Deborah Family Trust and Silverman Howard
Bought by
Churchill L E and Churchill B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1990
Sold by
Starlight Dunes
Bought by
Silverman Howard and Silverman Deborah
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $360,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Grant Deed $290,000 Title 365
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $330,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $200,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $266,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $68,393 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $88,757 Credit Line Revolving
Open $230,000 New Conventional
Closed $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,321 FHA
Previous Owner $264,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $158,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $360,000 -4.0% $173 / Sq Ft
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $375,000 +29.3% $180 / Sq Ft
11/15/2012 11/15/12 Sold $290,000 -1.9% $139 / Sq Ft
09/01/2012 09/01/12 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2012 09/01/12 For Sale $295,500 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Rented $2,000 -9.1% --
02/20/2012 02/20/12 Under Contract -- -- --
12/02/2011 12/02/11 For Rent $2,200 -- --
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 $5,949 $432,653 $108,161 $324,492
2023 $5,949 $415,855 $103,962 $311,893
2022 $5,607 $407,702 $101,924 $305,778
2021 $5,473 $399,709 $99,926 $299,783
2020 $5,374 $395,612 $98,902 $296,710
2019 $5,268 $387,856 $96,963 $290,893
2018 $5,158 $380,252 $95,062 $285,190
2017 $5,067 $372,798 $93,199 $279,599
2016 $4,960 $365,489 $91,372 $274,117
2015 $4,116 $297,134 $74,283 $222,851
2014 -- $291,316 $72,829 $218,487
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21464821

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 609-470-042