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Sold for $620,000
  • Listed by: HomeSmart • Sharon Dumas • Contact: 760-567-1298
    Bought with: Bennion Deville Homes
    $620,000

    78479 Kensington Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

    3beds
    2,142sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $615,100 Zestimate®
    $289/sqft
    $3,486 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $615,100

    $572,000 - $664,000

    $3,486/mo

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    What's special

    This beautifully remodeled open concept St. Croix has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and sits on a corner lot, with the backyard facing south. The exterior was painted 4 years ago. It has 12X24 porcelain tile, 3 skylights, and a 2018 HVAC system. The kitchen has contemporary embossed laminate cabinets with custom pulls, newer high-end stainless appliances, wine fridge, island with quartz waterfall, glass tile backsplash and recessed lights. The living room and dining room have recessed lighting, beautiful fan/lights, and view the gorgeous, lush backyard. The large primary bedroom has newer carpet and a slider out to the backyard. The bathroom has a skylight, custom closet, fabulous remodeled shower, upgraded counters, sinks, and faucets. The guest bedroom has built-in cabinets and TV. 2nd bathroom has slab counters, new sink, tub with tile surround, and white cabinets. The large den/bedroom has new carpet, recessed lighting, a closet and is a perfect office or flex room. The laundry room has upper and lower cabinets with a folding counter, and includes the washer/dryer. The large backyard has an extended patio, with several sitting areas with high-end patio furniture, real grass, fruit trees, patio cover, and an open corner view. The extended 2-car garage has a golf cart garage, sink, cabinets, fridge, elect car charger, mini-split, water filter system, newer heat-pump water heater with recirc. pump. Turnkey furnishings available.

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    Listed by:

    Sharon Dumas DRE #01970236 760-567-1298,

    HomeSmart,

    Lynda Dumas DRE #01933696 760-567-8903,

    HomeSmart

    Bought with:

    Dawn Sullivan, DRE #02228471

    Bennion Deville Homes

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219119575DAMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Den, Great Room, Dining Room
    Bathroom
    • Features: Remodeled
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchenette, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, Golf Cart Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Fencing: Block,Wrought Iron
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
    Details
    • Parcel number: 752200044
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Concrete
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1999
    Details
    • Builder model: St. Croix

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Golf, Gated
    • Security: Gated Community, 24 Hour Security
    • Senior community: Yes
    • Subdivision: Sun City
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Game Room, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Playground, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Security, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
    • HOA fee: $374 monthly
    • HOA name: Sun City Palm Desert Comm. Assn.
    • HOA phone: 760-200-2202
    • Second HOA fee: $43 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Palm Desert

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $289/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $632,400
    • Date on market: 11/8/2024
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Turnkey furnishings are available outside of escrow.

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/17/2024Sold$620,000-0.8%$289/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #219119575DA Report a problem
    11/21/2024Pending sale$625,000$292/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219119575 Report a problem
    11/18/2024Contingent$625,000$292/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219119575 Report a problem
    11/8/2024Listed for sale$625,000+76.3%$292/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219119575 Report a problem
    10/12/2017Sold$354,500-1.3%$165/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #217023096 Report a problem
    9/14/2017Pending sale$359,000$168/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #217023096 Report a problem
    8/31/2017Price change$359,000-5%$168/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #217023096 Report a problem
    5/3/2017Price change$378,000-5%$176/sqft
    Source: Tarbell REALTORS #217005526 Report a problem
    2/17/2017Listed for sale$398,000+44.5%$186/sqft
    Source: Tarbell REALTORS #217005526 Report a problem
    2/4/2000Sold$275,500$129/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $632,400 +2%
    2025$8,013 +55.7%$620,000 +56.8%
    2024$5,145 +2.5%$395,445 +2%
    2023$5,021 +2.5%$387,692 +2%
    2022$4,901 +2.4%$380,091 +2%
    2021$4,787 +1.9%$372,639 +1%
    2020$4,700 +1.9%$368,819 +2%
    2019$4,612 +1.9%$361,589 +2%
    2018$4,526 -3.9%$354,500 -2%
    2017$4,712 $361,808 +2%
    2016$4,712 +1.6%$354,715 +1.5%
    2015$4,635 +1.6%$349,389 +1.2%
    2014$4,562 $345,283 +7.6%
    2013-- $321,000 +1.3%
    2012-- $317,000 +1%
    2011-- $314,000 -4.2%
    2010-- $327,912 -0.2%
    2009-- $328,692 +2%
    2008-- $322,248 +2%
    2007-- $315,930 +2%
    2006-- $309,736 +2%
    2005-- $303,664 +3.9%
    2003-- $292,256 +2%
    2002-- $286,526
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert

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