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