NOT LISTED FOR SALE

899 N Avenida Palmas Palm Springs, CA 92262

The Movie Colony Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,673,000 - $5,506,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
7,006 Sq Ft
$708/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2023

Last sale price $4,850,000 $692 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,979/month

263 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wine Cellar
  • Casita
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

As of December 2023

Glorious Spanish Hacienda on over one acre in prime Movie Colony. A playground of the Stars Hideaway crafted in 1925 for film star/comedian Harold Lloyd. Numerous hand carved and hand painted doors/cabinets and massive beams of pure beauty. Turreted entry tower opens to a grand reception/ballroom and art gallery. The vaulted-beamed living room is a sprawling conversation lounge with fireplace and French doors. Massive thick walls and Saltillo floors offer cooling insulation. A jaw-dropping family room with fireplace lends another comfortable retreat. The Chefs eat in Kitchen with center island has fireplace too. The grand dining room is perfection for elegant entertaining. Spiral staircase leads to a sub-terranean 1000 bottle wine cellar and tasting lounge. Expansive dual owners suites with dual baths, steam shower and dressing areas. Main house also has a third BR guest suite. The South guest house (1936) has a central living room, built in entertainment with kitchenette plus TWO separated bedroom suites each with fireplace and dual vanity. The second guest house (2004) has vaulted ceilings, spacious great room/bedroom with walk-in closet and dual vanity bath. Plus, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The rear yard has covered veranda, bold west facing mountain views and pool/spa/firepit. The wet bar service kiosk has gas cooktop, ice trough and BBQ grill. Manicured, well landscaped walled and gated grounds have mature trees and privacy. Value priced at $712 s.f.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Schwietz

Bennion Deville Homes License #01229074 Listed on: 04/01/2023

Bennion Deville Homes

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Dethier

BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group License #01926911

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $59,244

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • Home has East and West Exposure
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Premium Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Misting System
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Hacienda Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Combination Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • "S" Clay Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 7,006 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Stone
  • Pavers
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Powder Room
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Bathtub
  • Double Shower
  • Shower Only
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

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

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Casita
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Fireplace in Guest House

Location

  • Ground Level
  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Multi-Tank Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 507163009

Community Details

Overview

  • Movie Colony Subdivision
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Service Entrance

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$59,244

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East, Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: Ground Level, No Unit Above, One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 5
  • Building Style: Hacienda, Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Casita Features: Kitchenette
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Foyer
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 712.96
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9700
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool
  • Water District Name: Desert Water Agency
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Listing I D: 219092999
  • Listing Member Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive Ste120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive Ste120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 327-3991
  • Selling Member Address: 201 North Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Address: 201 N Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 120, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 327-3991
  • Street Direction: N
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Movie Colony
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Exterior, Living Room, Kitchen, Casita - Guest House, Family Room
  • Interior Amenities: Basement, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Storage, Sunken Living Room, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-In Features, Beamed Ceilings
  • Warming Oven Drawer: Yes
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Gas & Wood
  • Flooring: Pavers, Tile, Stone Tile
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms, Walk In Closet, Master Suite, Master Retreat, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Dressing Area
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom Features: 2 Master Baths, Tile Shower, Tub Only, Tile Counters, Steam Shower, Shower Stall, Shower & Tub, Remodeled, Powder Room, Linen Closet, Double Vanity(s), Double Shower
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Tile Counters, Remodeled, Pantry
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7006.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering, Blinds, Shutters, Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Barbeque Private, Misting System, Premium Lot, Service Entrance, Custom Built
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
  • Roofing: Clay Tile, Tile, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Combination, Slab
  • Patio: Covered, Misters, Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Parking: Side By Side, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Zoned, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Security System Owned, Fire Alarm, Exterior Security Lights
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas, Multi-Tank

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 507163009
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Acres: 1.0200
  • Lot Description: Automatic Gate, Yard, Utilities Underground, Private, Rectangular Lot, Level, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard, Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Location: Park Nearby
  • Lot Size: 44431.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2016
Closed on
Dec 20, 2016
Sold by
Meyer Jean Victor and Antonio Alice Hsu
Bought by
Rls Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Louise Hampton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Harry Sterling
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,180,000
Sold Price
$2,685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-15.57%
Current Estimated Value
$4,962,930

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,277,930
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2003
Sold by
Ferrero Kelly
Bought by
Victor Meyer Jean and Antonio Alice Hsu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2000
Sold by
Kauffman Peter J
Bought by
Ferrero Kelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1999
Sold by
Oconnor Mary Jane
Bought by
Kauffman Peter J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$916,500
Interest Rate
7.62%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1998
Sold by
Oconnor William F
Bought by
Oconnor William F and Oconnor Mary Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1997
Sold by
Millar Jason Spiro
Bought by
Hillman Blair Justine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1997
Sold by
Justine Hillman Blair
Bought by
Oconnor William F
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
Rls Investments Llc $2,685,000 First American Title Company
Victor Meyer Jean $1,687,500 Multiple
Ferrero Kelly $1,400,000 Orange Coast Title
Kauffman Peter J $916,500 First American Title Co
Oconnor William F -- Chicago Title Co
Hillman Blair Justine -- First American Title Ins Co
Oconnor William F $1,000,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kauffman Peter J $916,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2023 12/20/23 Sold $4,850,000 -2.9% $692 / Sq Ft
12/20/2023 12/20/23 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Price Changed $4,995,000 -9.1% $713 / Sq Ft
04/01/2023 04/01/23 For Sale $5,495,000 +104.7% $784 / Sq Ft
01/25/2017 01/25/17 Sold $2,685,000 -15.6% $527 / Sq Ft
12/16/2016 12/16/16 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2016 11/23/16 For Sale $3,180,000 -- $624 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $59,244 $4,947,000 $1,530,000 $3,417,000
2023 $59,244 $2,995,165 $897,991 $2,097,174
2022 $38,188 $2,936,437 $880,384 $2,056,053
2021 $37,399 $2,878,861 $863,122 $2,015,739
2020 $35,680 $2,849,343 $854,272 $1,995,071
2019 $35,052 $2,793,474 $837,522 $1,955,952
2018 $34,385 $2,738,700 $821,100 $1,917,600
2017 $28,783 $2,278,322 $623,960 $1,654,362
2016 $27,923 $2,233,650 $611,726 $1,621,924
2015 $26,871 $2,200,101 $602,539 $1,597,562
2014 $26,631 $2,157,006 $590,737 $1,566,269
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Schwietz

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jim Schwietz

    Bennion Deville Homes

    (760) 325-7827

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

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  • Alex Dethier

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Alex Dethier

    BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group

    (760) 808-3300

    1 in this area

    281 Total Sales

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  • Louise Hampton

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Louise Hampton

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (760) 320-4586

    1 in this area

    127 Total Sales

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  • Harry Sterling

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Harry Sterling

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (760) 409-7977

    10 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219092999

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 507-163-009

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262 The Movie Colony

899 N Avenida Palmas, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 899 N Avenida Palmas, Palm Springs, CA 92262 since 01 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $4,962,930, approximately $708 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 899 N Avenida Palmas 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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