$515,000
SOLD JUN 7, 2012

973 E La Jolla Rd Palm Springs, CA 92264

Twin Palms Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$322 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

About This Home

As of April 2018

1957 Alexander Sunflap in Twin Palm Estates with South facing Backyard featuring Stunning Mountain Views and Pool. Large open living area with lots of glass, tongue and groove ceilings and gas burning fireplace. Kitchen opens to living area and has door to the outside. Master suite has sliders to its own private outdoor patio. 2 additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests or an office/den. Large lot with circular driveway, tropical courtyard entry and resort backyard with pool and stately twin palms. Move right in and live in this mid-century modern architecture or re-create your own finishing touches for today. Walk to Ace Hotel, Koffi and all the South Palm Springs neighborhood has to offer. Come live in your mid-century desert oasis.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Bomgardner

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01513490 Listed on: 04/24/2012

Co-Listed By

Michelle Madison

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01896770

Last Buyer's Agent

Jerry Shea

Bennion Deville Homes License #01354966

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • Attached Carport

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Carport
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • Twin Palms Subdivision, B3, Also Known As Su Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 511054003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,948

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North
  • Levels: One
  • Builder Model Name: B3, also known as Su
  • Builders Tract Code: Twin Palms
  • Building Style: Mid Century
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 330.62
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9735
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Co Listing Office Address: 1081 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 325-4578
  • Listing I D: 21452750
  • Listing Office Address: 72-605 Highway 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 776-1666
  • Selling Member Address: 71-691 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Selling Member Fax: (866) 299-1266
  • Selling Office Address: 71-691 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage Office, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 770-6951
  • Street Direction: E
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Twin Palms
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Laundry: In Carport
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Slab
  • Roofing: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Block, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 511054003
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot Size: 10890.00

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

MLS Schools

  • School District: Oak Grove School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2018
Closed on
Feb 26, 2018
Sold by
Pugin William E
Bought by
Goddess Kevin and Buckman Carol
Seller's Agent
Ttk Represents
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Robert Parham
HomeSmart Professionals
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-4.67%
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,607,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$607,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2017
Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Pugin William E
Bought by
Pugin William E and William E Pugin Trust
Seller's Agent
Jerry Shea
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Ttk Represents
Compass
List Price
$959,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-3.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.28%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2017
Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Griffin Timothy J
Bought by
Pugin William E and William E Pugin Trust
Seller's Agent
Jerry Shea
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Ttk Represents
Compass
List Price
$959,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-3.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2014
Sold by
La Jolla Llc
Bought by
Griffin Timothy J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2012
Closed on
May 14, 2012
Sold by
Hall Deborah
Bought by
973 Twin Palms La Jolla Llc
Seller's Agent
John Bomgardner
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Shea
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.06%
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 $1,000,000 North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Grant Deed $925,000 North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $515,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $544,185 FHA
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Sold $1,000,000 -4.7% $625 / Sq Ft
02/23/2018 02/23/18 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2018 01/19/18 For Sale $1,049,000 +13.4% $656 / Sq Ft
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Sold $925,000 -3.5% $578 / Sq Ft
03/12/2017 03/12/17 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2017 02/13/17 For Sale $959,000 +86.2% $599 / Sq Ft
06/07/2012 06/07/12 Sold $515,000 -2.6% $322 / Sq Ft
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2012 04/24/12 For Sale $529,000 -- $331 / 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 $13,948 $1,103,007 $328,093 $774,914
2022 $14,232 $1,081,380 $321,660 $759,720
2021 $13,942 $1,060,177 $315,353 $744,824
2020 $13,198 $1,040,400 $312,120 $728,280
2019 $12,968 $1,020,000 $306,000 $714,000
2018 $12,020 $943,500 $283,050 $660,450
2017 $7,016 $546,429 $164,458 $381,971
2016 $6,810 $535,716 $161,234 $374,482
2015 $6,539 $527,671 $158,813 $368,858
2014 $6,548 $517,337 $155,703 $361,634
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ttk Represents

    Compass

    (760) 904-5234

    16 in this area

    255 Total Sales

    Ttk Represents
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  • Robert Parham

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Robert Parham

    HomeSmart Professionals

    (760) 624-8834

    26 Total Sales

    Robert Parham
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  • Jerry Shea

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jerry Shea

    Bennion Deville Homes

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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    John Bomgardner

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Michelle Madison

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21452750

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 511-054-003

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92264 Twin Palms

973 E La Jolla Rd, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 973 E La Jolla Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 and is currently priced at $515,000, approximately $321 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 973 E La Jolla 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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