$495,000
SOLD MAY 17, 2012

79080 River Rock Rd La Quinta, CA 92253

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,978 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • High Ceiling
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of May 2013

New on Market! In an enclave of 17 Ministrelli built homes. Beautifully designed and decorated home with 2 room guest casita. Double door entry to gracious living in a home that shows like a model. Comfortably sized great room, perfect for entertaining. Features include corner wet bar, custom fireplace and wall of windows with sliders to patio. Island kitchen has sliders to customized patio. Walk out master bedroom to pool patio. This home has so many upgrades: Lush landscaping on oversized lot; pool patio has its own fireplace with plenty of room for seating;pergola beams on front and back patios to shade home from bright sun. Three car garage + golf cart garage! Office has parquet floors, could serve as 4th bedroom. Don't miss the secret garden!.Furniture available outside escrow.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Bergsma

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage License #01387704 Listed on: 04/06/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorraine Milosevich

California Lifestyle Realty License #01129862

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn

HOA Fees

  • $175 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,978 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Parquet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer in Street
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Built by Ministrelli
  • Bajada Estates Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 776010010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,061

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$175 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Builder Name: Ministrelli
  • Builders Tract Code: Bajada Estates
  • Building Style: Mediterranean
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 169.58
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9802
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: IID
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Listing I D: 21451714
  • Listing Office Address: 45000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-1114
  • Selling Member Address: 50200 Avenida Vista Bonita, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Member Fax: (760) 771-9504
  • Selling Office Address: 50200 Avenida Vista Bonita, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 564-0200
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Bajada Estates
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Stackable W/D Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Built-In Features, High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Parquet
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2978.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds, Custom Window Covering

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Waterfall
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: In Street Paid
  • Water: In Street
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 175.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 175.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor

Association/Amenities

  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Yes

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 776010010
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.3200
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Lawn, Street Paved, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Size: 13939.00

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

Closed on
Nov 22, 2024
Sold by
Hart Melanie L and Hart Melanie L
Bought by
Hart Family Trust and Hart
Current Estimated Value
$1,087,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Outstanding Balance
$290,100
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$816,994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Hart John Joseph
Bought by
Hart Melanie L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2021
Sold by
Hart John J and Hart Melanie L
Bought by
Hart John J and Hart Melanie L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2020
Sold by
Hart John J and Hart Melanie L
Bought by
Hart John J and Hart Melanie L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2015
Sold by
Steinbach John J and Steinbach Melanie L
Bought by
Hart John J and Hart Melanie L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2013
Closed on
Apr 9, 2013
Sold by
Korwon Properties Ltd
Bought by
Steinbach John J and Steinbach Melanie L
Seller's Agent
Lorraine Milosevich
California Lifestyle Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dean Sipe
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-7.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2012
Closed on
Apr 25, 2012
Sold by
Melching Diana L
Bought by
Korwon Properties Ltd
Seller's Agent
Christina Bergsma
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Buyer's Agent
Lorraine Milosevich
California Lifestyle Realty
List Price
$505,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2003
Sold by
Mackenzie Kenneth I and Mackenzie Margaret H
Bought by
Melching Don A and Melching Diana L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,300
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1999
Sold by
Mackenzie Kenneth I and Mackenzie Margaret H
Bought by
Mackenzie Kenneth I and Mackenzie Margaret H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1998
Sold by
Ministrelli Construction
Bought by
Mackenzie Kenneth I and Mackenzie Margaret H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
6.99%
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 -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed -- Ticor Title
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $500,000 Title 365
Grant Deed $480,000 Equity Title
Grant Deed $450,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $297,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $402,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $390,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $375,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $315,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $216,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2013 05/31/13 Sold $525,000 -4.4% $176 / Sq Ft
04/03/2013 04/03/13 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2013 02/27/13 Price Changed $549,000 -3.5% $184 / Sq Ft
02/05/2013 02/05/13 For Sale $569,000 +14.9% $191 / Sq Ft
05/17/2012 05/17/12 Sold $495,000 -2.0% $166 / Sq Ft
04/06/2012 04/06/12 For Sale $505,000 -- $170 / 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 $8,061 $615,698 $153,920 $461,778
2023 $8,061 $591,792 $147,944 $443,848
2022 $7,633 $580,190 $145,044 $435,146
2021 $7,458 $568,814 $142,200 $426,614
2020 $7,320 $562,982 $140,742 $422,240
2019 $7,174 $551,944 $137,983 $413,961
2018 $7,026 $541,123 $135,279 $405,844
2017 $6,903 $530,514 $132,627 $397,887
2016 $6,757 $520,113 $130,027 $390,086
2015 $6,780 $512,303 $128,075 $384,228
2014 $6,830 $502,269 $125,567 $376,702
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21451714

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 776-010-010