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Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$309Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stonegate West Real Estate Group•DRE #01803831• HomeSmart
•760-844-7500 (agent)
•info@stonegatewestrealestate.com (agent)
Listed by Leslie Lynn McGrath•DRE #01803831• HomeSmart
Bought with Julieta Ortiz Garza-Cira•DRE #02235688• Keller Williams Realty
Est. $2,184 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 66651 San Rafael Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GPSMLS #219148522
Jul 27, 2026
Sold
$350,000
$309/sq ft
Jul 24, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 1, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 27, 2026
Price Changed
$350,000
$309/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$331/sq ft
GPSMLS #21414365
Dec 13, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 13, 2010
Sold
$59,900
$53/sq ft
Nov 30, 2010
Contingent
—
Nov 19, 2010
Listed
$59,900
$53/sq ft
+2
Nice clean bank owned. Fresh paint and carpet, great views. Fenced front yard. Will go fast.
GPSMLS #41216155
Sep 7, 2005
Sold
$242,500
$214/sq ft
Jul 1, 2005
Listed
$244,500
$216/sq ft
just rehabbed-new paint, carpeting, blinds, A/C- new closet doors for two BRs on order-new home permitted on east side w/ block wall fence being errected-central swamp plus 2 new window/ wall A/C Ceiling Fans-missing fence link will be replaced- Covered Patio w/ GREAT VALLEY/MTN VIEWS-Spa inoperable-At full price, seller will pay $5000 towards Buyer's closing costs-BEST BUY IN GOOD VIEW AREA ON LOW PRICE END!
GPSMLS #4905056
Nov 15, 2000
Sold
$73,500
$65/sq ft
May 31, 2000
Listed
$77,500
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1977
Sold
$24,500
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,669 (+123.0%)
$75,000 + $271,000
$346,000
2024
$2,542 (+0.5%)
$75,000 + $271,000
$346,000
2023
$2,530 (+3.2%)
$10,042 + $65,181
$75,223
2022
$2,451 (−42.1%)
$9,846 + $63,903
$73,749
2021
$4,233 (+154.5%)
$9,653 + $62,650
$72,303
2020
$1,663 (+1.9%)
$9,464 + $61,422
$70,886
2019
$1,633 (+2.7%)
$9,367 + $60,793
$70,160
2018
$1,589 (−0.2%)
$9,184 + $59,601
$68,785
2017
$1,593 (+23.9%)
$8,828 + $57,288
$66,116
2016
$1,285 (+3.4%)
$8,828 + $57,288
$66,116
2015
$1,243 (+1.6%)
$8,655 + $56,165
$64,820
2014
$1,223 (−0.7%)
$8,360 + $54,240
$62,600
2013
$1,232 (+4.0%)
$8,360 + $54,240
$62,600
2012
$1,184 (+2.4%)
$8,323 + $53,996
$62,319
2011
$1,156 (+20.0%)
$8,160 + $52,938
$61,098
2010
$964 (+5.7%)
$8,000 + $51,900
$59,900
2009
$911 (−48.7%)
$16,000 + $48,000
$64,000
2008
$1,778
$15,000 + $45,000
$60,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,134
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
639102012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-L
Residential Low District
The district is intended to promote the development of low-density, single-family residential uses at a maximum density of 6 dwelling units per acre. Clustered development can occur and is encouraged where needed to respect on-site natural resource areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking: On Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Has Garage
Garage Description: Attached
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Master Suite, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall
Room Information
Rooms: Attic, Dining Area, Great Room, Entry
Eating Areas: Dining Area, Living/Dining Combo
Kitchen Features: Formica Counters, Pantry
Laundry Location: In Garage
Interior Features
Interior Features: Popcorn Ceilings
Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Main Level, Living Room
Doors: Sliding Doors
Furnished: Unfurnished
Window Treatments: Vertical Blinds, Blinds
Fireplace Information
No
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Mixed, Spanish Tile, Tile
Equipment
Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Gas Range
Gas, Water Heater Unit
Volt 220 Locations: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Electric, Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Building Style: Ranch
Building # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: One, Ground
Roofing: Asphalt, Composition Shingle
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Exterior Features
Entry Floor Number: 1
Security Safety: None
Patio Features: Brick - Tile, Enclosed, Covered
Fencing: Block, Fenced, Wood, Stucco Wall, Chain Link
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.2000
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Location: Hillside, Park Nearby
Lot Description: Back Yard, Utilities - Overhead, Street Public, Single Lot, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
View: Has View
View Type: City Lights, Valley, Panoramic, Mountain(s), Hills, Desert, City
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
No
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East, Leisure Faces West
Green/Energy Efficiency Information
Green Features: No
Financial
Rental Information
Rental Restrictions: Yes
Has Rental Restrictions
Utilities
Utilities Information
PUD Y/N: No
Water: Water District
Water District Name: Mission Springs Water District
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00
School Information
Other Schools: Bella Vista Elementa
School District: Palm Springs Unified
Junior Middle School: Painted Hills
High School: Desert Hot Springs
Location Information
Directions: From Palm Drive turn east onto Mission Lakes Boulevard. San Rafael Road is the first right turn( south) off of Mission Lakes Blvd.
Not Applicable
Cross Streets: Mission Lakes Boulevard and San Palm Drive
Community Information
Gated Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Riverside County
APN: 639102012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Included in Sale: All appliances
Listing Terms: Conventional, FHA, Cash to New Loan, Cash
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Negotiable
Short Term Rentals: Unknown
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
Bella Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Painted Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Desert Hot Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Desert Hot Springs, CA • 92240
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$333,000 – $403,000
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