NOT LISTED FOR SALE

887 E Mel Ave Palm Springs, CA 92262

El Mirador Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,278,936 - $2,532,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,174 Sq Ft
$582/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2020

Last sale price $1,595,000 $382 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,704/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gated Parking

About This Home

As of August 2020

Spectacular south and west mountain views abound from this 4 bedroom, 5 bath Mid-century California Ranch home in the El Mirador District. Beamed and tongue-in-groove ceilings greet you upon your entry through the foyer and living room with striking fireplace. Relax with your favorite movie in the family/media room. All bedrooms are generous en-suites, including the almost 600 sq foot casita. The many outdoor upgrades include sparkling pebble-tek pool and spa, professional misting system & oversized outdoor kitchen. Located just 2 walking blocks from the Uptown Design District, you'll enjoy the vibrant Palm Springs lifestyle. This home will make an amazing primary residence or vacation home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Blacker

Compass License #01711459 Listed on: 06/09/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Noel Krajco

KUD Properties License #02092247

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,953

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Property is zoned R1B

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,174 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Multi-Tank Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Grill
  • Attached Guest House
  • Ground Level Unit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 507-082-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,953

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: Ground Level, One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Builders Tract Code: 5505
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Living Area: 4174
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3400
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Builders Tract Name: El Mirador
  • Number Of Photos: 50
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 1
  • Fireplace Rooms: Living Room, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Microwave, Range Hood, Oven-Electric
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 0
  • Half Bathroom: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Powder Room, Shower Stall
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Gourmet Kitchen
  • Laundry: Room, Inside
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Alarm System, Barbeque, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 406.09
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Custom Window Covering

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Concrete, Stucco
  • Other Features: French Doors
  • Other Structures: None
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest House: Attached
  • Patio: Slab, Covered
  • Pool Description: Salt/Saline, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Foam, Tile
  • Spa: Private, Heated with Gas
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Other Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Door Opener, Private Garage, Garage - 1 Car, Gated
  • Total Parking: 4

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: TV Satellite Dish - Leased
  • Water District: Desert Water Agency
  • Water Heater: Gas, Multi-Tank
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Multi/Zone
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Owned
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System, Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 507-082-008
  • Geocode Override: No
  • Lot Size Area: 14810

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Wood Stephen R and Coplen Cleo
Bought by
Dean Barkley Wallace and Mcginnis Christopher John
Seller's Agent
Jeff Blacker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maria Noel Krajco
KUD Properties
List Price
$1,775,000
Sold Price
$1,595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$180,000
-10.14%
Current Estimated Value
$2,427,484

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$832,484
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,116,500
Outstanding Balance
$999,263
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,372,609

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2019
Sold by
Wood Stephen R and Coplen Cleo
Bought by
Coplen Cleo and Wood Stephen R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2010
Sold by
Mitchell Stephen H and Mitchell Nancy L
Bought by
Wood Stephen R and Coplen Cleo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$457,600
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2010
Sold by
Mitchell Nancy
Bought by
Mitchell Stephen H and Mitchell Nancy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2010
Sold by
Stevens F John
Bought by
Mitchell Nancy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2000
Sold by
Bolanos Barbara Ann
Bought by
Stevens F John
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dean Barkley Wallace $1,595,000 Lawyers Title Ie
Coplen Cleo -- None Available
Wood Stephen R $750,000 Lawyers Title Company
Mitchell Stephen H -- Accommodation
Mitchell Nancy $525,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Stevens F John $335,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dean Barkley Wallace $1,116,500
Previous Owner Wood Stephen R $313,000
Previous Owner Wood Stephen R $457,600
Previous Owner Stevens F John $375,000
Previous Owner Stevens F John $750,000
Previous Owner Stevens F John $600,000
Previous Owner Stevens F John $156,000
Previous Owner Stevens F John $500,000
Previous Owner Stevens Floyd John $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $1,595,000 -10.1% $382 / Sq Ft
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2020 06/09/20 For Sale $1,775,000 -- $425 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $16,953 $1,406,755 $130,968 $1,275,787
2023 $16,953 $1,352,131 $125,883 $1,226,248
2022 $17,296 $1,325,619 $123,415 $1,202,204
2021 $16,940 $1,299,628 $120,996 $1,178,632
2020 $11,187 $878,596 $289,933 $588,663
2019 $10,993 $861,370 $284,249 $577,121
2018 $10,786 $844,481 $278,677 $565,804
2017 $10,627 $827,923 $273,213 $554,710
2016 $10,314 $811,690 $267,856 $543,834
2015 $9,914 $799,500 $263,834 $535,666
2014 $9,812 $783,841 $258,667 $525,174
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Blacker

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jeff Blacker

    Compass

    (760) 408-5075

    1 in this area

    113 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Maria Noel Krajco

    KUD Properties

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 20-589972

The MLS

APN: 507-082-008

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262 El Mirador

887 E Mel Ave, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 887 E Mel Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92262 since 09 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,427,484, approximately $581 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 887 E Mel Ave is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Katherine Finchy Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School, and Palm Springs High School.

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