CLEAN BRIGHT INTERIOR. Open Concept Floor-plan featuring high-ceilings! Private detached home located on corner lot within quiet cul-de-sac in PRIME Palm Desert central location behind gates of a fiscally managed HOA* of just $90 month! This tastefully appointed home currently presents; Fireplace in Great Room with Mountain Views, separate Dining Room that could be Office, large Kitchen includes additional serving counter and two pantries, plus generous breakfast table area with glass slider to sheltered Patio. Kitchen has newer updated appliances, gas convection range, and Quartz counters. Primary suite featuring sitting area, glass slider to 2nd rear slate sunning patio, walk-in closet, entry hall with 5' cabinet counter/cabinets. Primary bath with dual sinks, shower stall, soaking tub and enclosed commode. Separated large front Guest Room with walk-in closet accesses hall bath, plus a 3rd Bath-shower/Power Room at Entry. Two patios areas - one covered, in private lush landscaped yard with Mountain Views and Fountain! Indoor laundry room with window, 2 car garage with direct access, and newer dual A/C compressors. Palm Desert Merano gated Community of 126 homes is just across the street from wonderful groceries and eateries, while just a short drive to Eisenhower Heath Campus, Box-stores to north and wonderful El Paseo Shopping District, the desert's premier luxury shopping and dining destination, to the south. Only 10 miles to Palm Springs International Airport.
Sold for $685,000
Listed by: eXp Realty of California, Inc • Cory Alan • Contact: 310-544-3200
Bought with: C 21 Coachella Valley RE
$685,000
281 Corte Bella, Palm Desert, CA 92260
3beds
1,961sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
6,970 Square Feet Lot
$671,600 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$3,096 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Cory Alan DRE #00787742 310-544-3200,
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Bought with:
Sondra Bittner, DRE #02143777
C 21 Coachella Valley RE
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219110805PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Utility Room, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,961 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Stone, See Remarks
- Fencing: Block,See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 6,970 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 620392005
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community
- Subdivision: Merano
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Pet Restrictions
- HOA fee: $90 monthly
- HOA name: Palm Desert Merano HOA
- HOA phone: 760-797-7797
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $698,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,265
- Date on market: 5/1/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $685,000-1.4%$349/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #219110805PS Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Pending sale | $695,000$354/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219110805 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2024 | Contingent | $695,000$354/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219110805 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $695,000$354/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219110805 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219102286 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $695,000+10.3%$354/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219102286 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2022 | Sold | $630,000+5%$321/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219076769 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Pending sale | $600,000$306/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219076769 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2022 | Contingent | $600,000$306/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #219076769DA Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $600,000$306/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219076769 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $600,000+89.3%$306/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219076769 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2002 | Sold | $317,000+34.9%$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2000 | Sold | $235,000+28.4%$120/sqft |
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| 6/18/1999 | Sold | $183,000$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,265 +3.9% | $698,700 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $8,916 +5.3% | $674,526 +5% |
| 2023 | $8,469 +47.8% | $642,600 +48.5% |
| 2022 | $5,732 +2.3% | $432,614 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,600 +3% | $424,132 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $5,438 +2.8% | $414,554 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,289 -9.7% | $402,480 +4% |
| 2018 | $5,860 +0.4% | $387,000 +1% |
| 2017 | $5,836 | $383,000 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $5,836 +3.9% | $375,000 +3.3% |
| 2015 | $5,618 +0.3% | $363,000 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $5,599 | $369,000 +25.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $293,000 -3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $303,000 -3.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $314,000 +2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $306,000 -14.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $356,521 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $349,531 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $342,678 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $335,960 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $329,374 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $317,000 +32.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $239,700 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,716 +16.7% | $235,000 +25.2% |
| 2000 | $3,184 | $187,680 |
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Neighborhood: 92260
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10James Earl Carter Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Palm Desert
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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