242 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Property Records

Riverside County property record for 242 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	0.5 acres (2,178 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$205,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,551 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale Apr 2018 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`626-264-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`626-264-013`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,061 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,149 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,061 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	2,178 sqft (0.5 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	231 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	242 DESERT FALLS DR E
City	PALM DESERT
State	CA
Zip	92211-1786
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Description	UNIT 152 CM 065/116 INT COMMON LOTS 1 THRU 17 TR 22690-1 MB 178/009
Legal Subdivision	DESERT FALLS COUNTRY CLUB
Legal Tract	22690-1
Legal Lot Number	1-17
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil Division	CATHEDRAL CITY-PALM DESERT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	44919

Owner

Source: Riverside County records, as of July 29, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	10021 LAKE SHORE BLVD NE, SEATTLE, WA 98125-8157
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 31, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 24, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Oct 20, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jun 13, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018156326
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 15, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000154617
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Recording Date	Mar 31, 2026
Property Address	242 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1786
Document Number	0000096242
Map Reference	MB 178 PG 9-15
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2026
Instrument	2026-0096242
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10021 LAKE SHORE BLVD NE, SEATTLE, WA 98125-8157

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2018
Property Address	242 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1786
Document Number	0000156326
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2018
Instrument	156326
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2018
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$225.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	10021 LAKE SHORE BLVD NE SEATTLE WA 981258157, SEATTLE, WA 98125-8157

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Recording Date	Oct 20, 2017
Property Address	242 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1786
Document Number	0000436281
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2017
Instrument	436281
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 30, 2017
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$169.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	69 LAKEVIEW IRVINE CA 926043617, IRVINE, CA 92604-3617

June 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	RIVERSIDE CA
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2017
Property Address	242 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1786
Document Number	0000235404
Instrument Date	May 25, 2017
Instrument	235404
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 22, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$176.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Riverside County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Riverside County
Municipality	Palm Desert City
Unified School District	Desert Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$237,913 (+2%) Land $59,476 Building $178,437
2025	$3,551.00 (+3.17%)	$233,249 (+4.04%) Land $58,310 Building $174,939
2024	$3,442.00 (+3.33%)
2023	$3,331.00 (+4.19%)	$224,194 Land $56,047 Building $168,147
2022	$3,197.00
2021			$280,350

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	COACHELLA VWD: COVE COMMUNITY serves 270,000 people · EPA ID CA3310001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: GeoLinks, Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile.

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