$904,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025

955 E Sunny Dunes Rd Palm Springs, CA 92264

Tahquitz River Estates Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,043 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$442 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Mountain View
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

*Fixer Alert* Great bones in a great location with recent sold comps $400k+ higher. Substantial work has already been completed with a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring sleek quartz countertops and premium stainless steel appliances. Generous windows bathe the interior with abundant ambient light and accentuate sandblasted natural wood ceilings. Neutral tile flooring and a wide hallway leads to generously-sized bedrooms, punctuated with beautifully finished natural wood doors. Enjoy year-round energy efficiency with OWNED solar panels, reducing your carbon footprint and utility bills. The fully walled ultra private backyard features mature hedges, pool, spa, covered patio and western mountain views! Located in the desirable South Palm Springs neighborhood of Tahquitz River Estates, you're just minutes from world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Sweat equity awaits and this one is priced to SELL, so you can add your own creative touches. No HOA, you OWN the land, and short term rental permits are still available in this neighborhood. Schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Sarlund and Steven Richitt

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01894259 Listed on: 02/04/2025

Keller Williams Luxury Homes

Co-Listed By

Steven Richitt

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #02035358

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Tucker

David Wagner, Broker License #02115832

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,720

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,043 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Features
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Schools

  • Cahuilla Elementary School
  • Raymond Cree Middle School
  • Palm Springs High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • Tahquitz River Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 508251002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,720

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North, Leisure Faces West
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 465.00
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9500
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: DWA
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Co Listing Member Address: 435 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Co Listing Office Address: 435 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 322-9266
  • Listing I D: 219126965
  • Listing Member Address: 435 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 259-2001
  • Listing Office Address: 435 North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 322-9266
  • Selling Office Address: 1091 N Palm Canyon Dr, Robert Cipolloni, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Street Direction: E
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Tahquitz River Estates
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Primary Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled, Quartz Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2043.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Solar System Owned
  • Roofing: Flat
  • Fencing: Block, Fenced
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Private, In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: On Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Electric, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 508251002
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Size: 9583.00

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Green Features: Yes

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cahuilla
  • High School: Palm Springs
  • Junior Middle School: Raymond Cree
  • School District: Palm Springs Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Crain Daniel Thomas
Bought by
Muckenhirn Charles and Fornadel Katherine
Seller's Agent
Tim Sarlund and Steven Richitt
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Buyer's Agent
Mark Tucker
David Wagner, Broker
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$904,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-4.84%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.75%
Original Mortgage
$723,200
Outstanding Balance
$721,285
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$209,218

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2020
Sold by
Pacheco Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Crain Daniel Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2011
Sold by
Pacheco Jacob and Pacheco Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Pacheco Jacob and Pacheco Mary Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2009
Sold by
Crain Daniel
Bought by
Pacheco Jacob and Pacheco Mary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$314,204
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2005
Sold by
Mccourt Doug and Foster Dean
Bought by
Crain Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$479,200
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2002
Sold by
Stearns Larry M
Bought by
Mccourt Doug and Foster Dean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2001
Sold by
Stearns Patricia A
Bought by
Stearns Larry M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,050
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2001
Sold by
Anderson Peter
Bought by
Stearns Larry M and Stearns Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,050
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1999
Sold by
G Trust Ulrich Donald G & Adel J Revocable
Bought by
Anderson Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,700
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1997
Sold by
G Trust Ulrich Donald G & Adel J Revocable
Bought by
Ulrich Adel J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1993
Sold by
Ulrich Donald G and Ulrich Adel J
Bought by
Ulrich Donald G and Ulrich Adel J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1993
Sold by
Ulrich Donald G and Ulrich Adel J
Bought by
Ulrich Donald G and Ulrich Adel J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $904,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $350,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $350,000 Lawyers Title Co
Grant Deed $599,000 Southland Title Corporation
Grant Deed $340,000 North American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Individual Deed $319,500 First American Title Co
Individual Deed $172,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- --
Individual Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $723,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $314,204 FHA
Previous Owner $504,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $479,200 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $272,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $303,050 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $154,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $117,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $34,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $904,000 -4.8% $442 / Sq Ft
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $950,000 -- $465 / 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 $6,720 $947,128 $135,304 $811,824
2023 $6,720 $520,200 $130,050 $390,150
2022 $6,853 $510,000 $127,500 $382,500
2021 $6,717 $500,000 $125,000 $375,000
2020 $5,401 $413,091 $103,269 $309,822
2019 $5,310 $404,993 $101,245 $303,748
2018 $5,212 $397,053 $99,261 $297,792
2017 $5,136 $389,268 $97,315 $291,953
2016 $5,219 $381,636 $95,407 $286,229
2015 $4,786 $375,906 $93,975 $281,931
2014 $4,725 $368,544 $92,135 $276,409
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tim Sarlund and Steven Richitt

    Keller Williams Luxury Homes

  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Steven Richitt

    Keller Williams Luxury Homes

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mark Tucker

    David Wagner, Broker

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219126965

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 508-251-002

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92264 Tahquitz River Estates

955 E Sunny Dunes Rd, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 955 E Sunny Dunes Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 and is currently priced at $904,000, approximately $442 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 955 E Sunny Dunes Rd is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Cahuilla Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School, and Palm Springs High School.

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