Unique opportunity to own a garden villa in the heart of the village of Palm Springs. Single level living with an attached 2 car garage. Private courtyard entry, split bedroom plan. Unheard for this area to have a formal dining room & breakfast nook. Spectacular western mountain views overlooking one of 4 community pools/spas. Gated secure community, recently updated with drought tolerant desert-scape and fresh paint. Sunken north/south tennis and pickle ball courts. Full size laundry area is located inside the unit, the main en suite bedroom features a large soaking tub and separate shower. This is a very spacious and elegant floor plan. Leave the car at home, this location puts you close to all that our city has to offer. Recently renegotiated land lease has been extended to 2067.
Sold for $525,000
Listing Provided by: BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Bought with: Compass
Zestimate®
$525,000
487 Rio Vista Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
2beds
1,618sqft
Condominium
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$525,000 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$3,837 Estimated rent
Home value
$525,000
$473,000 - $583,000
$3,837/mo
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Listing Provided by:
Mike Johnson DRE #01313228 760-902-8207,
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group,
Co-Listing Agent: Gary Johns DRE #00594206 760-327-7290,
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Bought with:
Guy Prehn, DRE #01884472
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219126626PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Breakfast Area, Sunken Living Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, In Ground
- Spa features: Community, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pool
Lot
- Features: Sprinklers Timer
Details
- Parcel number: 009607912
- On leased land: Yes
- Lease amount: $4,040
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated Community
Community
- Community features: Gated, Pool
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
- Subdivision: St. Tropez Villas
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $720 monthly
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Cable TV
- Services included: Earthquake Insurance
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Listing removed | $2,450$2/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,450$2/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $525,000+5.2%$324/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #219126626PS Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$308/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219126626 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Contingent | $499,000$308/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219126626 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000$308/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219126626 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,370 +56.9% | $166,143 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,147 -1.6% | $162,886 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,183 0% | $159,693 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,183 +2% | $156,563 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,141 +4.3% | $153,494 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,053 +1.7% | $151,921 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,019 +1.8% | $148,943 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,984 +1.4% | $146,024 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,956 | $143,162 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,956 +7.7% | $140,356 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,817 +2.2% | $138,250 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,778 | $135,544 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $134,933 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $132,288 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $129,695 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,728 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $129,035 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $126,506 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $124,026 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,596 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $119,212 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $114,735 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $112,486 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,305 +2.4% | $110,281 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,275 | $108,120 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Katherine Finchy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Raymond Cree Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Palm Springs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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