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Sold for $23,500
  • $23,500

    538 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

    2beds
    1,984sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1979
    -- sqft lot
    $530,900 Zestimate®
    $12/sqft
    $5,499 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $530,900

    $462,000 - $595,000

    $5,499/mo

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    What's special

    ONLY DIRECT LAKE VIEW home inside Mission Hills!! Infinity pool-like views of tranquil lake with the 6th hole of Dinah Shore Tournament Course as the backdrop. The unique setting of this home utilizes spectacular views from almost every room! Enjoy Lake or Mountains while provided privacy in park-like grounds. Low HOA Dues, that include cable TV, Maintenace and Landscape, EQ Insurance and 24 hr security, plus a rare land lease of just $94.00 a month. Separated primary suite shares lake views with direct access to secluded slate-tiled patio, while San Gorgonio white-capped western mountains from family room, kitchen and 2nd front courtyard patio. Massive vaulted wood beamed ceilings, fireplace, and wet-bar in living. Bonus family room/office adjacent to open kitchen/dining area. Luxurious master bath lit with one of three skylights, featuring ample closet space convenient to in-unit laundry. Generous guest room with glass slider to courtyard patio. Furnished turnkey ready to move-in and enjoy! Detached 2 car garage with storage room and golf-cart port. Just steps to a couple community pool areas. Gated Mission Hills Country Club Desert Lifestyle has three 18-hole Championship Golf Courses, Tennis hard and grass courts, Pickle-ball, Fitness, Croquet, pool complex with aqua aerobics classes, and Social Memberships available. Just 15 minutes to The River or Palm Desert Premier El Paseo Shopping & Dining District, while only 7 miles to Palm Springs Airport.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Closet
    Features
    • Beamed Ceilings, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Track Lighting
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,984 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Entry location: Ground Level - No Steps, Foyer
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 2,613 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 009604759

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Rancho Mirage

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $683 monthly
    • Amenities included: Pet Rules, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Greenbelt/Park

    Other

    Other facts
    • Possession: Close Of Escrow
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Water Line to Refrigerator, Electric Dryer Hookup, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan
    • Doors: Sliding Doors
    • View Type: Mountain(s), Lake, Golf Course
    • Cooling Type: Central Air, Air Conditioning, Electric
    • Heating: Forced Air, Central
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
    • Pool Construction: In Ground
    • Spa/Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
    • Spa/Hot Tub Description: Community, Heated - Gas
    • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
    • TV Services: Cable TV
    • Rooms: Dining Area, Entry, Family Room, Living Room
    • Security Safety: Community, Gated Community, 24 Hour Security
    • Window Treatments: Blinds, Drapes, Skylight(s)
    • Pool Location: Community
    • Pool Description: Community, In Ground, Fenced
    • View: Yes
    • Pool: Yes
    • Spa/Hot Tub: Yes
    • Fireplace: Yes
    • Gated Community: Yes
    • Garage: Yes
    • Property Type: A
    • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Foyer
    • Furnished: Turnkey
    • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall, Double Vanity(s), Tile Shower, Tile Counters
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Living/Dining Combo
    • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Year Built Source: Assessor
    • Patio Features: Concrete Slab, Brick - Tile
    • Water: Water District
    • Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds, Insurance, Cable TV, Maintenance Paid, Earthquake Insurance, Security
    • Association Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Call
    • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West, Leisure Faces East
    • Golf Course Within Development: Yes
    • Building Style: Contemporary
    • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Dressing Area
    • Laundry: In Closet
    • Garage Description: Detached
    • Lot Location: On Golf Course, Greenbelt, Lake Front
    • Community Features: Golf Course Within Development
    • Volt 220 Location: In Kitchen, In Laundry
    • Waterfront: Lake
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Roofing: Tile, Flat
    • Association Amenities: Pet Rules, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Greenbelt/Park
    • Contingent Upon: Inspection
    • Other Structural Features: Premium Lot
    • Exterior Construction: Stucco
    • Water Heater Feature: Gas, Water Heater Central
    • Range Hood: Yes
    • Pool Accessories: Safety Gate
    • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
    • Rental Restrictions: Yes
    • HOA Information: Association: Yes
    • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Track Lighting
    • Land Type: Lease
    • Property Attached/Detached: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/5/2023Sold$23,500-95.9%$12/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/21/2023Sold$579,000$292/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219091268 Report a problem
    3/24/2023Pending sale$579,000$292/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219091268 Report a problem
    2/26/2023Contingent$579,000$292/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors Report a problem
    2/23/2023Price change$579,000-3.3%$292/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors Report a problem
    12/6/2022Price change$599,000-4.3%$302/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219086134 Report a problem
    11/17/2022Price change$626,000-2.9%$316/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219086134 Report a problem
    10/21/2022Listed for sale$644,900+24.3%$325/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219086134 Report a problem
    12/31/2021Listing removed--
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS Report a problem
    12/7/2021Contingent$519,000$262/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219070757 Report a problem
    11/24/2021Listed for sale$519,000+31.7%$262/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219070757 Report a problem
    7/23/2021Sold$394,000+4%$199/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219062631 Report a problem
    7/9/2021Pending sale$379,000$191/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #219062631DA Report a problem
    5/29/2021Contingent$379,000$191/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219062631 Report a problem
    5/26/2021Listed for sale$379,000+59.9%$191/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219062631 Report a problem
    8/21/2014Sold$237,000-2.9%$119/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #214002503 Report a problem
    6/26/2014Price change$244,000-2%$123/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #214002503 Report a problem
    5/14/2014Price change$249,000-3.9%$126/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #214002503 Report a problem
    4/26/2014Price change$259,000-1.9%$131/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #214002503 Report a problem
    4/11/2014Price change$264,000-1.9%$133/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #214002503 Report a problem
    4/2/2014Price change$269,000-3.6%$136/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #214002503 Report a problem
    1/25/2014Listed for sale$279,000+9.4%$141/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #214002503 Report a problem
    7/30/2013Listed for rent$4,900$2/sqft
    Source: Luxury Leasing #21433827 Report a problem
    6/10/2011Sold$255,000-14.7%$129/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #21414642 Report a problem
    3/3/2011Price change$299,000-20.3%$151/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #21414642 Report a problem
    11/26/2010Listed for sale$375,000$189/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate #21414642 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,018 -1.2%$616,956 +2%
    2024$8,115 +40.3%$604,860 +45.3%
    2023$5,784 +1.6%$416,160 +2%
    2022$5,695 +35.1%$408,000 +40.3%
    2021$4,214 +5.1%$290,900 +1%
    2020$4,011 +1.6%$287,918 +2%
    2019$3,947 +1.8%$282,273 +2%
    2018$3,878 +1.4%$276,739 +2%
    2017$3,825 $271,314 +2%
    2016$3,825 +6.3%$265,995 +1.5%
    2015$3,600 -0.3%$262,000 +0.8%
    2014$3,612 $260,000 -5%
    2013-- $273,625 +2%
    2012-- $268,260 -3.6%
    2011-- $278,278 +0.8%
    2010-- $276,201 -0.2%
    2009-- $276,859 +2%
    2008-- $271,431 +2%
    2007-- $266,110 +2%
    2006-- $260,893 +2%
    2005-- $255,778 +3.9%
    2003-- $246,170 +2%
    2002-- $241,342 +8.2%
    2001$2,691 +24.5%$223,000 +27.4%
    2000$2,160 $175,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92270

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Palm Springs Unified

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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