$460,000
SOLD FEB 25, 2025

79257 Sign of Spring La Quinta, CA 92253

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,348 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$341 Per Sq Ft

29% Above List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Senior Community
  • Mountain View
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2025

This immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA home is located in the much desired gated 55+ development of Watercolors and situated on a premium corner lot with gorgeous mountain views. Featuring high ceilings, larger porcelain tile flooring, custom window coverings, custom paint & ceiling fans throughout the house, This floor plan offers an open great room concept with a cozy fireplace and a custom mantel in the living room, a spacious kitchen with beautiful counter-tops, generous cabinet space & a breakfast bar.Slider in great room has access to a private patio great for morning coffee or enjoying the beautiful desert sunsets. The primary bedroom suite is bright and airy with a large walk in closet, double sink vanity and walk in shower with safety bar. Two additional bedrooms are located down the hall and share a large bathroom with tub and glass sliding doors. Additional features include Newer Energy Efficient Refrigerator, A/C, Hot Water Heater, LG Washer, Garbage Disposal & Kitchen Faucet, Indoor Laundry, Smart Home Nest Controls for the Doorbell, Thermostat and Smoke Detectors.Watercolors is an income qualified community offering low maintenance living, community pool & spa and a clubhouse. Total purchase price including silent second is $460,000 ($357,000 + $103,000 = $460,000).INCOME LIMITS, 1 person 57,401-81,900, 2 people 65,601-93,600 3 people 73,801 to 105,300 4 people 82,001 to 117,000. Must be a primary residence, no rentals, no all cash purchases, no investment buyers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Locklear

The Locklear Group License #01376543 Listed on: 12/31/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Todd Hennigar

Pridemark Real Estate License #01234046

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,014

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping

HOA Fees

  • $239 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry closet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 600420051

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Watercolors Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,014

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$239 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Disability Access: Grab Bars in Bath(s)
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 341.25
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Listing I D: 219121819
  • Listing Member Address: 43616 Bordeaux Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Member Fax: (866) 373-4228
  • Listing Office Address: 43616 Bordeaux Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (866) 373-4228
  • Selling Office Address: 22343 LaPalma Ave, Suite 127, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Watercolors
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Glass Doors
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1348.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Community
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community, Heated
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security: Card/Code Access, Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Guest Parking, Clubhouse
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 239.00
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 239.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 600420051
  • Irrigation: Drip System
  • Lot Size: 3485.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Rental Restrictions: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 31, 2024
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Olsen Trust and Olsen Randy W
Bought by
George Hennigar Living Trust and Hennigar
Seller's Agent
Linda Locklear
The Locklear Group
Buyer's Agent
Todd Hennigar
Pridemark Real Estate
List Price
$357,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$103,000
28.85%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$457,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,702
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.77%
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Outstanding Balance
$264,780
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$192,518

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2015
Sold by
Olsen Richard and Olsen Pat
Bought by
Olsen Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2013
Closed on
Oct 3, 2013
Sold by
Cain Bernard D and Cain Peggy
Bought by
Olsen Richard and Olsen Pat
Seller's Agent
Debbie Sander
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Marcy
RE/MAX Consultants
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$263,000
Premium/Discount to List
$84,000
46.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$105,400
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2008
Sold by
Santa Rosa Development Inc
Bought by
Cain Bernard D and Cain Peggy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $460,000 Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $250,000 Ticor Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $265,000 New Conventional
Closed $103,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $105,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,017 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $122,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $365,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Sold $460,000 0.0% $341 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $460,000 +28.9% $341 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 For Sale $357,000 +35.7% $265 / Sq Ft
11/26/2013 11/26/13 Sold $263,000 +54.7% $195 / Sq Ft
10/23/2013 10/23/13 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2013 08/22/13 Price Changed $169,999 +0.6% $126 / Sq Ft
08/22/2013 08/22/13 Price Changed $169,000 -3.4% $125 / Sq Ft
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Price Changed $175,000 -2.2% $130 / Sq Ft
06/25/2013 06/25/13 For Sale $179,000 -- $133 / 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
2023 $3,014 $188,511 $47,126 $141,385
2022 $2,782 $184,815 $46,202 $138,613
2021 $2,702 $181,193 $45,297 $135,896
2020 $2,655 $179,336 $44,833 $134,503
2019 $2,600 $175,820 $43,954 $131,866
2018 $2,539 $172,374 $43,093 $129,281
2017 $2,460 $165,000 $40,000 $125,000
2016 $2,343 $155,000 $40,000 $115,000
2015 $2,375 $155,000 $40,000 $115,000
2014 $2,455 $160,000 $40,000 $120,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219121819

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 600-420-051