877 N Avenida Palos Verdes Palm Springs, CA 92262
The Movie Colony Neighborhood
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,710
Sq Ft
0.36
Acres
About This Home
As of May 2019REDUCED $239,000! Former home of Dinah Shore and George Montgomery being offered Turnkey including all furnishings, accessories and memorabilia. For years this estate has been a favorite among Vacation renters generating an excellent income for it's owners. Located on one of the Movie Colony's best streets this traditional styled home has been extensively upgraded. The estate-sized lot offers total privacy among lush gardens, lawns and grand west mountain views in addition to a 50' swimming pool, outdoor gas fireplace & separate spa. Close to the shopping & dining of downtown. The home is perfect for entertaining! The large eat-in kitchen has new stainless appliances, an island with gas cooktop, loads of cabinets with direct access to the laundry room and a guest/maids room with full bath. Two guest rooms share a double granite vanity jack/jill bath. One guest room has its own pool-access 3/4 bath. Own a piece of History!
Last Buyer's Agent
Bryan Schopp
Desert Lifestyle Properties License #01378748
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$21,346
Year Built
1952
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Cross Street: TAMARISK
- Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps, Living Room
- Active Date: 2013-10-25
- Full Bathroom: 3
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
- Building Size: 2710.0
- Building Structure Style: Bungalow
- Doors: French Doors
- Driving Directions: North on N. Indian Canyon. Right/East on Tamarisk. Left on Ave. Palos Verdes. Home on the left. On corner.
- Full Street Address: 877 N AVENIDA PALOS VERDES
- Lot Location: Corner Lot
- Pool Construction: Gunite
- Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2015-11-09
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Spa Descriptions: Hot Tub
- Total Number of Units: 1
- View Type: Mountain View
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1952
Interior Features
- Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Double Vanity(s), Dual Entry (Jack & Jill) Bath, Granite, Linen Closet, Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
- Bedroom Features: Dressing Area, Ground Floor Master Bedroom, Master Retreat
- Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Formal Dining Rm, In Kitchen
- Appliances: Built-In BBQ, Built-Ins, Microwave, Built-In Gas, Cooktop - Gas, Double Oven, Electric, Oven-Electric
- Advertising Remarks: REDUCED $239,000! Former home of Dinah Shore and George Montgomery being offered Turnkey including all furnishings, accessories and memorabilia. For years this estate has been a favorite among Vacation renters generating an excellent income for it's owne
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Builders Tract Code: 5620
- Builders Tract Name: MOVIE COLONY
- Fireplace: Yes
- Levels: One Level
- Spa: Yes
- Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Furnished, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Paneled Walls, Wet Bar
- Fireplace Rooms: Exterior, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Washer
- Floor Material: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Island, Skylight(s)
- Laundry: Individual Room
- Pool: Yes
Exterior Features
- View: Yes
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 15682
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Direction Faces: Faces West
- Construction: Stucco
- Foundation: Foundation - Concrete Slab
- Other Features: Service Entrance, Custom Built, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
- Patio: Concrete Slab
- Fence: Block Wall
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Roofing: Asphalt Shingle
- Water: District/Public
Garage/Parking
- Other Spaces: 2
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Controlled Entrance, Covered Parking
- Parking Type: Carport Attached
Utilities
- Sewer: In, Connected & Paid
- Water District: DESERT WATER
- Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
- TV Svcs: Cable TV
- Water Heater: Gas
- Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Heating Type: Central Furnace, Forced Air
- Security: Gated Community, Prewired for alarm system, Smoke Detector
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Lot Info
- Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot-Level/Flat, Secluded, Single Lot, Street Asphalt
Multi Family
- Total Floors: 1
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 4, 2019
Closed on
Mar 20, 2019
Sold by
Radke Kenneth B and Ferguson Robert L
Bought by
Browne Michael D
Seller's Agent
Marc Sanders
Buyer's Agent
Michele Shuman
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
List Price
$1,655,000
Sold Price
$1,585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-4.23%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$643,737
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,109,500
Outstanding Balance
$950,358
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,240,012
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 25, 2013
Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Wolf Franklin C and Wolf Martha J
Bought by
Radke Kenneth B and Ferguson Robert L
Seller's Agent
Scott Lyle
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Schopp
Desert Lifestyle Properties
List Price
$1,389,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$214,000
-15.41%
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%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 18, 2010
Sold by
Shephard Sigler Marilyn C and Sigler Norman C
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 22, 2004
Sold by
Moran Richard H and Moran Karen C
Bought by
Wolf Franklin C and Wolf Martha J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$696,500
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 1998
Sold by
Christiansen Linda M
Bought by
Moran Richard H and Moran Karen C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 1995
Sold by
Kaplan Daniel E and Kaplan Barbara B
Bought by
Christiansen Linda Merritt
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 1995
Sold by
Kaplan Daniel E
Bought by
Kaplan Daniel E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,585,000 | Orange Coast Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,125,000 | Orange Coast Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $101,741 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $410,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $320,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,109,500 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $696,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $277,800 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $275,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $328,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $41,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2019 05/03/19 | Sold | $1,585,000 | -4.2% | $611 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2019 03/14/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/04/2019 01/04/19 | For Sale | $1,655,000 | +40.9% | $638 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2014 06/09/14 | Sold | $1,175,000 | +2.2% | $434 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2014 05/26/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2014 05/12/14 | Price Changed | $1,150,000 | -17.2% | $424 / Sq Ft |
| 10/25/2013 10/25/13 | For Sale | $1,389,000 | -- | $513 / Sq Ft |
Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $21,346 | $1,838,093 | $253,779 | $1,584,314 |
| 2023 | $21,346 | $1,699,437 | $243,925 | $1,455,512 |
| 2022 | $21,783 | $1,666,116 | $239,143 | $1,426,973 |
| 2021 | $21,336 | $1,633,448 | $234,454 | $1,398,994 |
| 2020 | $20,360 | $1,616,700 | $232,050 | $1,384,650 |
| 2019 | $15,376 | $1,220,359 | $432,695 | $787,664 |
| 2018 | $15,084 | $1,196,431 | $424,212 | $772,219 |
| 2017 | $14,859 | $1,172,973 | $415,895 | $757,078 |
| 2016 | $14,417 | $1,149,975 | $407,741 | $742,234 |
| 2015 | $14,042 | $1,147,477 | $401,617 | $745,860 |
| 2014 | $8,393 | $668,000 | $200,000 | $468,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2019
Marc Sanders
-
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Michele Shuman
Keller Williams Beverly Hills
(310) 962-2319
24 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2014
Scott Lyle
Compass
(760) 333-8454
52 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Bryan Schopp
Desert Lifestyle Properties
Map
Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors
MLS Number: 13-714589PS
APN: 507-162-001
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