38 Lucerne Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Property Records

Riverside County property record for 38 Lucerne Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,881 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$910,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$8,229 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN620-361-098

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN620-361-098
Alternative APN
  • 620364017

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,881 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,932 sqft
1st Floor Area2,881 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
View / LotGolf Course
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area626 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Putting GreenPutting Green

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address38 LUCERNE DR
CityPALM DESERT
StateCA
Zip92260-0616
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description.27 ACRES M/L IN POR LOTS B & 11 MB 246/043 TR 24530-2
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO. 245302
Legal Tract24530-2
Legal Block11
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCATHEDRAL CITY-PALM DESERT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract44919

Owner

Source: Riverside County records, as of September 18, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 13590S, PALM DESERT, CA 92255-3590
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 2, 2026Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Apr 2, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STIFEL BANK AND TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026100169
Prior Transfer DateDec 3, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000627958
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Trustee
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateApr 2, 2026
Property Address38 LUCERNE DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260-0616
Document Number0000100168
Instrument DateMar 26, 2026
Instrument2026100168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateApr 2, 2026
Property Address38 LUCERNE DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260-0616
Document Number0000100169
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2026
Instrument2026100169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2026
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$101,101.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address38 LUCERNE DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92260-0616

Mortgage

Document Number0000100170,
DateApr 2, 2026
Instrument2026100170
Lender
NameSTIFEL BANK AND TRUST
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$633,528 (+2%) Land $195,424 Building $438,104
2025$8,229.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption$621,107 (+4.04%) Land $191,593 Building $429,514
2024$8,027.00 (+2.59%)
2023$7,824.00 (+2.93%) Homeowner's exemption$596,991 Land $184,154 Building $412,837
2022$7,601.00
2021$809,190

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCOACHELLA VWD: COVE COMMUNITY
serves 270,000 people · EPA ID CA3310001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks.

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