Autumn in the desert

Happy Thanksgiving!

This photo was taken last year just after Thanksgiving.  It's of a "bonsai" Ginko (with bougainvillea) that I bought for my partner when we moved here from Alameda (in the Bay Area) five years ago.  The street we lived on in Alameda was lined with beautiful, mature Ginkos.  It's what we anticipated missing most when we moved to the desert. So, when I saw this bonsai at (the old) Palapas Nursery the first month we lived here, I had to have it.  I'm pleased that we've kept him happy all these years.  It's kept in a shady location on the north side of the house.  He's on his third pot!

Cheers!

Russell

New Listings in Palm Springs

Palm Springs real estate.  Palm Springs homes for sale.  Palm Springs condos for sale.

Below are the new listings in south and central Palm Springs.  If you're new to this blog, the links are good for 30 days after posting.  If you're trying to see the listing after the link has expired, contact me and I'll send you a new link.

Central Palm Springs:

1913 Amado, Sunrise Park, 3/2, $399,900.

246 N Sybil Rd., Sunrise Park, 3/2, $495,000.

1447 N Rodeo Rd., Ruth Hardy Park, 4/3, $679,000.

1475 E Via Escuela, 3/2, $230,000.

1375 E San Jacinto Way, Ruth Hardy Park, 4/4, $635,000.

265 N Saturmino Dr., Sunrise Park, 3/3, $729,000.

552 N Indian Canyon Dr., Movie Colo ny, 2/2/5, $795,000.

Condos:

851 E Arenas Rd, Casitas Arenas, 2/2, $325,000.

South Palm Springs:

251 E Palo Verde Ave., Tahquitz River Estates, 3/3, $749,000.

38610 Maracaibo Cir E, Parc Andreas, 4/3.5, $1,295,000.

Condos:

3350 E Bogert Trl., Andreas Hills, 3/2, $450,000.

457 Desert Lakes Dr., Seven Lakes Country Club, 3/3, $279,000.

New Listings in Palm Springs

Central Palm Springs:

Single Family:

312 W Via Sol, Little Tuscany, 4/3, $599,000.

444 W Stevens Rd, Little Tuscany, 3/3, $1,175,000.

Condos:

212 S Louella Rd., Sundial Condos, 2/2, $225,000.

1471 E Amado Rd., Palm Regency, 2/2.5, $285,000.

406 N Hermosa, Greenhouse East, 2/2.75, $449,900

South Palm Springs:

Single Family:

1541 E Madrona Dr., Canyon North, 4/2.75, $690,000.

303 Big Canyon Dr. S., Canyons @Belardo, 4/4, $1,175,000

1500 Hillview Cove, Andreas Hills, 3/4, $1,699,000

Condos:

1510 S Camino Real #213A, Biltmore, 2/2, $98,900.

2700 Golf Club Dr #A1, Esprit, 2/2, $159,900.

2951 Calle Arandas #6, Cathedral Cyn CC, 2/2, $241,775

2217 Los Patos Dr, Villas De Los Flores, 3/3,$255,000.

2028 S Lagarto Way, Palo Fierro Estates, 3/2, $325,000.

226 Toro Cir., Canyon View Estates, 3/2, $429,000.

The new Jensen's in Smoke Tree Commons

Today is opening day at the new Jensen's.  When I went by to take these photos, the place was mobbed!  It was nice to see excitement!  

I'm especially happy about the opening since I can walk to the store from my house!

Russell Hill  760.902.3121

New listings in Palm Springs

Palm Springs real estate.  Palm Springs homes for sale.  Palm Springs condos for sale.

Here are today's new listings in south and central Palm Springs.

Central Palm Springs:

1173 E Paseo El Mirador, Ruth Hardy Park, $575,000.

South Palm Springs:

64345 Via Risso, Bellamonte, $2,825,000.

Condo:

1655 E Palm Canyon #502, Smoke Tree Racquet Club, $110,000.

Click on the links above to see property details and pictures.  Links are good for only 30 days from post date.  Please contact me if you want access to the link after it's expired.

Russell Hill 760.902.3121  RussellHill.net

Port Lawrence

Mayor Pougnet has announced that Port Lawrence, the big mixed use development at Palm Canyon/Indian Canyon @ Alejo, will not go forward due to financing issues.  This is a huge disappointment for our downtown and Palm Springs as a whole.  It's especially disturbing given that the Palm Springs City Council approved demolishing all the buildings that were there before.  The buildings housed viable businesses that are no longer there.  What a shame!  We all know that the credit crisis has taken out a lot of big players, but the city should not have allowed demolishing of the existing buildings until the developer's credit was secure  Pictures are here to remind you what we have lost.  Now the mayor suggests that the developer put in a parking lot!!  See the Desert Sun article (opinion) here

Russell Hill    760.902.3121

 

Palm Springs Homes sold

Palm Springs real estate.  Palm Springs homes for sale

To date, there have been 8 single family homes sales in Palm Springs for November, 2008.

I have included links to the properties so that you can see photos and property details, including original list price, etc.

North Palm Springs:

1581 Twin Star Rd, Victoria Park, 3/2, $125,000.

1904 N Hidalgo Way. Victoria Park, 3/2, $218,000.

2632 Windmill Way, Four Seasons, 2/2, $230,000.

2220 N Leonard Rd., Chino Canyon, 3/0, $461,500.

Central Palm Springs:

1149 N Calle Rolph, Ruth Hardy Park, 3/1, $235,000.

227 N Luring Dr., Sunrise Park, 3/2, $650,000.

South Palm Springs:

2117 S Divot Ln., Tahquitz Creek Golf, 3/2, $515,000.

267 W Overlook Rd., Mesa, 3/3, $725,000.

Please post your comments, or contact me with any questions!

Russell Hill  760.902.3121  

Just Sold!

Palm Springs real estate.  Palm Springs condos for sale.

I just sold 1013 St Bimini in Sunrise Villas.  Sold for $233,000. 2/2.  

I spotted this condo the very first day it came on the market, called my clients, they came out the next day and made an offer.  These good deals are snapped up fast!  Call me if you're looking for Palm Springs real estate.  Click the link above to see property details and photos.

Russell Hill  760.902.3121  RussellHill.net

South and Central Palm Springs Oct. '08 sales results

Palm Springs real estate.  Palm Springs homes for sale.

Below are sales results for south and central Palm Springs single family homes.

South Palm Springs:

10/08

median sales price $601,000, $241.03sf, 13 sales

10/07

median sales price $637,500., $290.69sf, 10 sales

10/06

median sales price $810,000. $329.78sf, 15 sales

Central Palm Springs:

10/08

median sales price $423,590., $251.15sf, 10 sales

10/07

median sales price $500,000. $310.97sf, 7 sales

10/06

median sales price $712,000., $370.37sf, 21 sales

Russell Hill  760.902.3121  RussellHill.net

 

October 2008 sales results

Palm Springs real estate.  Palm Springs homes for sale.

Below are the results for single family home sales in Palm Springs for Oct '08.  I've also included 10/07 and 10/06.  

10/08:

$327,500 median sales price, $205.90SF, 50 sales

10/07:

$475,000 median sales price, $264.93SF, 32 sales

10/06:

$547,500. median sales price, $322.26SF, 52 sales

Please post your comments and/or questions!

Russell Hill  760.902.3121  RussellHill.net

  

Open House - Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs open houses. Palm Springs real estate. Palm Springs homes for sale.

Open house 1444 S Cerritos in Los Compadres, a great south-end neighborhood.

4 bdrms, 3 baths, pool/spa. Vaulted ceilings. Lots of glass for natural light. Asking $689,126.

Please come take a look this Saturday, November 1, 2008, 12-3pm. If you can't make it during that time, contact me and I'll arrange a showing for you.

Thank you!

Russell Hill 760.902.3121

Go to the link above for property information, locator map and additional pictures.

Palm Springs Homes sold

Palm Springs Real Estate.  Palm Springs Homes for Sale.

Here are the latest solds (single family homes) in Palm Springs.  Since I'm including the link to the property details and pictures, I am only listing the address, neighborhood, number of beds and baths and sales price.  You can see original list price and other details by going to the link provided for each property.  The link is good for only 30 days from the post date.  If you're trying to access the property information after 30 days, let me know and I can re-link.

North Palm Springs:

17209 Keith St., 1/1, $38,000.

2243 N Girasol Ave, Chino Canyon, 2/1, $220,000.

2237 E Wayne Rd., Desert Park Estates, 4/2, $223,000.

177 W Santa Catalina Rd, Racquet Club West, 4/4, $225,000.

3525 Daybreak Way, Four Seasons, 3/2, $228,450.

2412 N Avenida Caballeros, Victoria Park, 3/2, $255,000.

833 Ventana, Mountain Gate, 3/2, $285,000.

1150 Adobe Way, Victoria Park, 3/2, $355,000.

795 E Racquet Club Rd., Victoria Park, 3/2, $452,500.

3556 Serenity Trl, Four Seasons, 2/2.5, $480,000.

2275 N Starr Rd., Racquet Club East, 3/2, $490,000.

1662 Enclave Way, Enclave at Sunrise, 4/4.5, $650,000.

Central Palm Springs:

666 N Plaza Amigo, Ruth Hardy Park, 2/2, $255,000.

1277 N Rose Ave., Vista Las Palmas, 4/4, $750,000.

South Palm Springs:

1575 Palm Colony, Biltmore Colony, 3/3.5, $647,500.

2353 W Cantina Way, Cahuilla Hills, 2/2, $750,000.

1515 S Camino Real, Tahquitz River Estates, 4/4, $800,000.

Russell Hill  760.902.3121  RussellHill.net

In escrow!

Palm Springs real estate.  Palm Springs homes for sale.  Rancho Mirage homes for sale

I just sold 9 Cartier Ct. located in The Versailles in Rancho Mirage.

Listed at $699,000.  Click the link above for details and pics.

Russell Hill  760.902.3121  RussellHill.net

Open House - Palm Springs

Palm Springs real estate. Palm Springs open houses. Los Compadres

Open Saturday and Sunday, 10/25/08, 10/26/08, 12-3pm. 1444 S Cerritos Dr

I hope you can come by and see this beautiful and spacious Los Compadres home.

4 bdrms, 3 baths. Vaulted ceilings. Lots of glass and lots of natural light. Pool and spa. Click on the link above for detailed information and additional photos.

thanks for coming by!

Russell Hill 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net

Palm Springs Homes Sold

Palm Springs real estate. Palm Springs homes for sale.

Below are the latest home sales (single family) in Palm Springs.

North Palm Springs:
3330 Circulo San Sorrento Rd., Vintage Palms, $299,900. ($399,000.)
1562 Olga Way, Flora Vista, $300,000. ($319,000.)
2106 Savanna Way, Four Seasons, $335,000. ($345,000.)

Central Palm Springs:
888 N Hermosa Dr., Ruth Hardy Park, $420,000. ($369,900. - sold in 8 days over asking!)
1557 E Buena Vista Dr., Ruth Hardy Park, $510,000. ($529,000.)

South Palm Springs:
No sales to report

The above links are valid for 30 days. Prices in parentheses are original list price and are sometimes those of a previous listing.

Russell Hill 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net

New Listing - South Palm Springs, Los Compadres

Palm Springs real estate. Homes for sale.

I have just listed 1444 S Cerritos Dr in Los Compadres. Please click on the link to see the property details and additional pictures.

Located on fee simple (you own the land) land.

Asking $689,126.

Contact me if you would like to see this great South-end home!

Russell Hill 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net

Palm Springs Homes Sold

Below are the latest homes sales (single family) for October, 2008. Prices in parenthesis are original list price. Propery details and pictures for each property are located at the links below. Links are good for 30 days from posting.

North Palm Springs
1997 N Viminal Rd, Desert Park Estates, $220,000. ($294,900.)
2330 N San Antonio Rd, Desert Park Estates, 254,000. ($399,000.)
682 Summit Dr., Mountain Gate, 330,000. ($349,000.)

Central Palm Springs
530 N Calle Rolph, Ruth Hardy Park, $325,000. ($387,300.)
1482 N Opuntia Rd., Ruth Hardy Park, $345,000. ($365,000.)
1466 N Opuntia Rd., Ruth Hardy Park, $427,900. ($427,900.)

South Palm Springs
5 Karlisa, $312,000. ($279,900.)

Thanks for reading my real estate blog. I hope you find it useful.

Russell Hill 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net

Palm Springs Homes Sold

The latest single family homes sales for Palm Springs are below. I'm experimenting with including a link to property details and photos. I'd appreciate your thoughts......

North Palm Springs
17449 Sanborn Ct, 2/1, 787sf, $45,000. ($52,000.)

Central Palm Springs
311 Big Canyon Dr. S, Canyons at Belardo, 4/4.5, 3300sf, $1,035,000. ($1,194,900.)

South Palm Springs
2369 S Via Lazo, Canyon North, 3/3, 2500sf, $515,000. ($525,000.)
864 N Riverside Dr., Tahquitz River Estates, 4/3, 2530sf, $623,000. ($894,500.)

The links, unfortunately, are good for only 30 days. If you find these after 30 days and want to see the link, contact me and I'll re-link.

Thanks!

Russell Hill 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net

In Escrow!

Palm Springs Real Estate. Palm Springs condos for sale. I'm representing the buyers for this lovely South Palm Springs condo located in Sunrise Villas. 1013 St Bimini was listed at $237,100.

Contact me if you're interested in locating great deals like this one!

Russell Hill 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net

The above link to the property detail sheet will be available for 30 days only. Contact me if you would like me to repost it.

Palm Springs Homes Sold

So far there have been six sales (closings) in October. These are single family homes only.

If you're interested in seeing data for condo sales and listings, let me know and I'll start posting them as well.

North Palm Springs:

522 West Sunview Way, Gateway Highlands, 2/0, 1273sf, $60,000. ($165,000.)
22504 Parkmead Dr, San Jacinto Coves, 2/1, 921sf, $101,000. ($123,500.)
2992 N Cypress Rd., Desert Park Estates, 4/3, 2350sf, $249,000. ($277,000.)

Central Palm Springs:

2740 E Livmore Ave, Sunrise Park, 3/2, 1296sf, $505,000. ($498,900. - sold for over asking!)

South Palm Springs:

2102 Marguerite St, 3/2.5, 1882sf, $225,000. ($259,900.)
1309 S Camino Real, Tahquitz River Estates, 3/2, 2146sf, $375,000. ($585,000.)

As always, prices in parenthesis are original list price. Please contact me if you have any questions about our local market.

Russell Hill 760.902.3121 RussellHill.net