Sandpiper has a cult following for a reason: this turn-key furnished unit within Krisel's post-and-beam MCM community is perfectly situated on El Paseo, the shopping and dining mecca in Palm Desert. Architecture enthusiasts marvel at how Krisel designed Sandpiper to take advantage of the mountain views and the landscaping to position the units and pools to allow for both privacy and community at the same time. His use of 3D concrete block and clerestory windows adds to the coolness of the post-and-beam architecture. 161 Sandpiper is special: a 2BR/2BA unit, one of few with the circular kitchens still intact, and lovely views from both sides of the unit. The seller has taken great pride in maintaining the Krisel grooviness while updating many mechanical features (new hot water heater, new electric sub-panel and garbage disposal) and adding stunning wallpaper and an oh-so-rare authentic MCM refrigerator. Sandpiper makes for a wonderful seasonal property (as an investment or vacation home), or a full-time residence for those looking to downsize to an incredibly convenient & sought-after location.
Sold for $554,000
Tax assessed value
$554,000
161 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
2beds
984sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1959
-- sqft lot
$536,200 Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$2,491 Estimated rent
Home value
$536,200
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Mountain viewsLovely viewsKrisel-designed post-and-beam mcm communityCircular kitchensStunning wallpaperAuthentic mcm refrigeratorClerestory windows
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Listed by:
Elizabeth Coughlin DRE # 02024783 310-562-1442,
Henry Dodge Properties, Inc 310-487-0835
Bought with:
Honey Guleria, DRE # 01922322
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 24-441877
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Patio Covered, Patio Enclosed
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioning, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Range/Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 984
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Unassigned
Features
- Levels: One,Single Level
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Association, Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pool
- Has water view: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 640240013
- Zoning: PR060
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Block Walls
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Elastomeric
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: In Connected and Paid
- Water: District
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Other
- Subdivision: Palm Springs Garden Apartments Comm Assoc #1
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Assoc Barbecue, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- Services included: Cable TV
- HOA fee: $668 monthly
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $563/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $554,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,268
- Date on market: 12/10/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Sold | $554,000-2.8%$563/sqft |
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| 11/15/2024 | Pending sale | $570,000$579/sqft |
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| 11/9/2024 | Contingent | $570,000$579/sqft |
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| 9/28/2024 | Price change | $570,000+1.8%$579/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $560,000+9.8%$569/sqft |
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| 6/13/2022 | Sold | $510,000+2%$518/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219078813 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2022 | Contingent | $499,900$508/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219078813 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $499,900+217.4%$508/sqft |
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| 12/17/2002 | Sold | $157,500$160/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,268 +4.6% | $554,000 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $6,950 +2.3% | $530,604 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,793 +137.5% | $520,200 +158.4% |
| 2022 | $2,861 +2.6% | $201,282 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,790 +1.7% | $197,337 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,743 +1.7% | $195,314 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,697 +1.7% | $191,485 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,651 +1.9% | $187,731 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,602 | $184,051 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,602 +1.9% | $180,444 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,553 +1.5% | $177,735 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,516 | $174,256 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $173,470 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $170,070 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $166,736 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $165,492 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $165,887 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $162,635 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $159,447 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $156,322 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $153,257 +83.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,689 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,049 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,125 +1.2% | $80,441 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,111 | $78,865 |
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Neighborhood: 92260
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