NOT LISTED FOR SALE

981 Alta Cresta Palm Springs, CA 92262

Mountain Gate Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $563,000 - $1,000,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,015 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2017

Last sale price $565,000 $187 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,251/month

30 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2017

Fantastic pool and view home with recently updated kitchen and bathrooms. This exquisite home of 3,015 s.f. is perfect for a second home or family residence. 981 Alta Cresta offers four bedrooms three baths plus office or den, dual sided fireplace, down lighting, 24x24 tiled floors through out, quartz surfaces, espresso cabinets, Viking stainless appliances, wine/beverage refrigerator, pantry, two car garage, RV parking, pool and spa, spacious outdoor patio for family gatherings or lounging by the pool and taking in the views. The open floor plan design is the best and largest model in the Mountain Gate community 981 Alta Cresta is truly a fantastic home to enjoy! Also notice the wireless controlled Nest dual zoned HVAC, desert landscape for low maintenance and lower water usage all three great for cost savings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keith Nelson

The Nelson Group License #01257033 Listed on: 02/07/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

NonMember AgentDefault

NonMember OfficeDefault

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,212

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Active Date: 2017-02-07
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Building Size: 3015.0
  • Building Structure Style: Mediterranean
  • Driving Directions: From Palm Canyon Drive turn on to Gateway, turn left on to Mountain Gate, left on Terra Lane, right on Vista Verde, right on Alta Cresta the house will be on the right.
  • Full Street Address: 981 ALTA CRESTA
  • Number Of Remote Controls: 4
  • Pool Descriptions: Community Pool, Private Pool, Association Pool
  • Primary Object Modification Timestamp: 2017-04-18
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Spa Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Descriptions: Private Spa
  • View Type: Mountain View
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Bathroom Features: Remodeled
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Master Bedrooms
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Area
  • Appliances: Range, Free Standing Gas
  • Advertising Remarks: Fantastic pool and view home with recently updated kitchen and bathrooms. This exquisite home of 3,015 s.f. is perfect for a second home or family residence. 981 Alta Cresta offers four bedrooms three baths plus office or den, dual sided fireplace, down l
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Builders Tract Code: 5040
  • Builders Tract Name: MOUNTAIN GATE
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels: One Level
  • Playing Courts: Community, Tennis Court Private
  • Spa: Yes
  • Fireplace Rooms: Great Room
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Association Phone Number: 760-269-4143
  • Floor Material: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Yes
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Fence: Block Wall
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • Roofing: Concrete Tile
  • Water: Meter on Property

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Parking Type: Garage

Utilities

  • Water District: DESERT WATER AGENCY
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Central Furnace
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Community, Fire and Smoke Detection System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: On Site Security
  • Association Name: Mountain Gate
  • HOA Fees: 100.0

Multi Family

  • Total Floors: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2020
Sold by
Jaramillo Ralph and Jaramillo Maureen Garnica
Bought by
Jaramillo Ralph and Jaramillo Maureen Garnica
Current Estimated Value
$848,948

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,281
Outstanding Balance
$321,539
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$542,670

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2017
Closed on
Mar 13, 2017
Sold by
Nelson Keith
Bought by
Jaramillo Ralph and Jaramillo Maureen Garnica
Seller's Agent
Keith Nelson
The Nelson Group
Buyer's Agent
NonMember AgentDefault
NonMember OfficeDefault
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2014
Closed on
Dec 5, 2014
Sold by
Ceballos Antonio
Bought by
Nelson Keith
Seller's Agent
John Barnett
Barnett California Realty
Buyer's Agent
Unknown Member
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$412,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-6.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.46%
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2014
Closed on
Nov 18, 2014
Sold by
Kuykendall John B and Kuykendall Elizabeth A
Bought by
Nelson Keith
Seller's Agent
John Barnett
Barnett California Realty
Buyer's Agent
Unknown Member
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$412,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-6.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2014
Closed on
Oct 22, 2014
Sold by
Stevens Leonard W
Bought by
Kuykendall John B and Kuykendall Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
John Barnett
Barnett California Realty
Buyer's Agent
Unknown Member
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$412,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-6.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2008
Sold by
Moore Laurie A
Bought by
Kuykendall John B and Kuykendall Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2005
Sold by
Stevens Leonard W and Kuykendall Brent
Bought by
Moore Laurie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Astasauskas Peter
Bought by
Stevens Leonard W and Kuykendall Brent

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2005
Sold by
Mountain Gate Palm Springs Ventures Llc
Bought by
Stevens Leonard W and Astasauskas Peter
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
Jaramillo Ralph -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Jaramillo Ralph -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Jaramillo Ralph $565,000 Ticor Title Company
Nelson Keith -- Lawyers Title
Nelson Keith $412,500 Chicago Title Company
Kuykendall John B -- None Available
Stevens Leonard W -- None Available
Kuykendall John B $109,432 None Available
Moore Laurie A $557,000 Chicago Title Company
Stevens Leonard W -- Chicago Title Company
Stevens Leonard W $463,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jaramillo Ralph $358,281
Closed Jaramillo Ralph $190,000
Previous Owner Nelson Keith $412,000
Previous Owner Moore Laurie A $10,000
Previous Owner Moore Laurie A $400,000
Previous Owner Kuykendall John B $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Sold $565,000 -3.4% $187 / Sq Ft
03/09/2017 03/09/17 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2017 02/07/17 For Sale $585,000 +41.8% $194 / Sq Ft
12/18/2014 12/18/14 Sold $412,500 -6.0% $137 / Sq Ft
12/01/2014 12/01/14 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2014 11/07/14 For Sale $439,000 -- $146 / 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 $9,212 $655,725 $162,480 $493,245
2023 $9,212 $630,265 $156,172 $474,093
2022 $9,545 $617,908 $153,110 $464,798
2021 $9,336 $605,793 $150,108 $455,685
2020 $8,725 $599,582 $148,569 $451,013
2019 $8,857 $587,826 $145,656 $442,170
2018 $8,655 $576,300 $142,800 $433,500
2017 $7,344 $457,765 $103,555 $354,210
2016 $7,172 $448,790 $101,525 $347,265
2015 $6,558 $412,500 $100,000 $312,500
2014 $6,817 $416,000 $104,000 $312,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Keith Nelson

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Keith Nelson

    The Nelson Group

    (619) 972-2888

    60 Total Sales

    Keith Nelson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    NonMember AgentDefault

    NonMember OfficeDefault

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Barnett

    Barnett California Realty

  • U

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Unknown Member

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 17-200078PS

The MLS

APN: 669-570-020

California Riverside County Palm Springs 92262 Mountain Gate

981 Alta Cresta, Palm Springs, CA

This home is located at 981 Alta Cresta, Palm Springs, CA 92262 since 07 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $848,948, approximately $281 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 981 Alta Cresta 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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