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

Riverside County property record for 261 Desert Falls Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92211 · Last verified May 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.6 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$210,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$3,600 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Transfer
Oct 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN626-021-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN626-021-002

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,330 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,011 sqft
1st Floor Area1,330 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.6 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E
CityPALM DESERT
StateCA
Zip92211-1761
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionUNIT 2 CM 068/032 INT IN COMMON LOT 1 THRU 9 TR 22690-2 MB 185/049
Legal SubdivisionTHE VILLAS IN DESERT FALLS
Legal Tract22690-2
Legal Lot Number1-9
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCATHEDRAL CITY-PALM DESERT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract44919

Owner

Source: Riverside County records · APN 626-021-002

Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Oct 21, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Oct 12, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 01, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DIRECT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 01, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 01, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 07, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018309697
Last Transfer DateOct 15, 2020
Transfer Doc0000506342
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateOct 21, 2020
Property Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761
Document Number0000506342
Instrument DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument506342
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E PALM DESERT CA 922111761, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761

October 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateOct 21, 2020
Property Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761
Document Number0000506340
Map ReferenceMB 185 PG 49-55
Instrument DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument2020-0506340
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761

Mortgage

Document Number0000506341
DateOct 21, 2020
Instrument2020-0506341
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueNov 01, 2035

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateOct 12, 2018
Property Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761
Document Number0000406194
Instrument DateOct 08, 2018
Instrument406194
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E PALM DESERT CA 922111761, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateAug 01, 2018
Property Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761
Document Number0000309697
Map ReferenceMB 185 PG 49-55
Instrument DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument2018-0309697
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE IE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 DESERT FALLS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92211-1761

Mortgage

Document Number0000309698
DateAug 01, 2018
Instrument2018-0309698
Lender
NameDIRECT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Riverside County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyRiverside County
MunicipalityPalm Desert City
Unified School DistrictDesert Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,600.00 (+6.6%)$234,254 (+4.04%) Land $58,562 Building $175,692
2023$3,377.00 (+4.2%)$225,160 Land $56,289 Building $168,871
2022$3,241.00
2021$255,690

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Riverside County (06065C), updated October 14, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060650449192, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
2 of 4 on primary residences
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 4 individual NFIP policies nearby
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

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