This upper hillside 2 BR / 2 B 1687 SF home built in 1973 has been brought up to a true Modern style, with all the Euro elements intact like the Saltillo tiles & windowed cabinetry! Located on the hillside portion of the street, the views of the Southwest Coachella Valley and Mount San Jacinto are thrilling, with a mature tree to sit under in the shade. Inside you will find special touches everywhere evident right from the front door, from the sun room off the Master Bedroom and custom sinks in the Kitchen and Baths to the built-in wall specialty Coffee maker. The rear wood fence and block walled area looks like it is set for a romantic rendezvous, so delightful entertaining is a breeze. Several more mature landscape pieces keep it serene and hidden away. There is even all the plumbing and electrical installed on the upper rear area just waiting for a hot tub too! Being upper hillside, you have very little street traffic here in the Wardman Heights neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Greer•DRE #01453401• Greer Viney Group
•760-219-4486 (agent)
•robert@greervineygroup.com (agent)
Listed by David Viney•DRE #01453386• Greer Viney Group
Bought with Dawn Jonker•DRE #01728308• Coldwell Banker Realty
Great location a 2 bedrooms 2 bath home in Desert Hot Springs, come today and see this great home for a great price. This is a HUD owned home and it's sold in IS-AS condition. Seller makes no representation or warranties concerning the condition of property and does not guarantee that the property is free of hidden or visible defects. Buyer is responsible to take action to satisfy himself that the property is in a condition acceptable to him. Seller will make no repairs. Buyer is encourage to have a home inspection to identify any defects. FHA case # on this property is 048-415424.Eligible Bidders: Owner Occupants, Nonprofits, and Government Agencies only at this time. Bid Submission Deadline: 8/18/2012 11:59:59 PM CST, then daily until sold ---------------------
GPSMLS #21254388
Sep 20, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 19, 2006
Listed
$240,000
$142/sq ft
GPSMLS #21242873
Jun 13, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 12, 2006
Listed
$240,000
$142/sq ft
GPSMLS #21234538
Mar 7, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jan 5, 2006
Listed
$260,000
$154/sq ft
GPSMLS #21225083
Jan 4, 2006
Listing Removed
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Aug 26, 2005
Listed
$260,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1987
Sold
$59,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,555 (−1.2%)
$33,556 + $190,172
$223,728
2024
$3,598 (−0.6%)
$32,899 + $186,444
$219,343
2023
$3,619 (+2.2%)
$32,254 + $182,789
$215,043
2022
$3,541 (+3.8%)
$31,622 + $179,205
$210,827
2021
$3,412 (+3.9%)
$31,002 + $175,692
$206,694
2020
$3,284 (+1.8%)
$30,395 + $172,248
$202,643
2019
$3,225 (+2.3%)
$30,084 + $170,482
$200,566
2018
$3,151 (+0.6%)
$29,495 + $167,140
$196,635
2017
$3,131 (+168.0%)
$28,350 + $160,650
$189,000
2016
$1,168 (+3.4%)
$28,350 + $160,650
$189,000
2015
$1,130 (+1.9%)
$20,801 + $41,607
$62,408
2014
$1,109 (−0.6%)
$20,090 + $40,181
$60,271
2013
$1,115 (−21.1%)
$20,090 + $40,181
$60,271
2012
$1,414 (−15.4%)
$20,000 + $40,000
$60,000
2011
$1,672 (+47.6%)
$9,310 + $77,709
$87,019
2010
$1,132 (−20.0%)
$9,128 + $76,186
$85,314
2009
$1,415 (+5.1%)
$9,060 + $75,617
$84,677
2008
$1,346
$9,083 + $75,798
$84,881
Tax history for 66878 SAN RAFAEL Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,555 (−1.2%)
$33,556 + $190,172
$223,728
2024
$3,598 (−0.6%)
$32,899 + $186,444
$219,343
2023
$3,619 (+2.2%)
$32,254 + $182,789
$215,043
2022
$3,541 (+3.8%)
$31,622 + $179,205
$210,827
2021
$3,412 (+3.9%)
$31,002 + $175,692
$206,694
2020
$3,284 (+1.8%)
$30,395 + $172,248
$202,643
2019
$3,225 (+2.3%)
$30,084 + $170,482
$200,566
2018
$3,151 (+0.6%)
$29,495 + $167,140
$196,635
2017
$3,131 (+168.0%)
$28,350 + $160,650
$189,000
2016
$1,168 (+3.4%)
$28,350 + $160,650
$189,000
2015
$1,130 (+1.9%)
$20,801 + $41,607
$62,408
2014
$1,109 (−0.6%)
$20,090 + $40,181
$60,271
2013
$1,115 (−21.1%)
$20,090 + $40,181
$60,271
2012
$1,414 (−15.4%)
$20,000 + $40,000
$60,000
2011
$1,672 (+47.6%)
$9,310 + $77,709
$87,019
2010
$1,132 (−20.0%)
$9,128 + $76,186
$85,314
2009
$1,415 (+5.1%)
$9,060 + $75,617
$84,677
2008
$1,346
$9,083 + $75,798
$84,881
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,687
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
639133007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 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: 4
Garage Description: Attached
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Dressing Area
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Rooms: Bonus Room, Dining Area, Living Room
Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters, Remodeled
Laundry Location: In Garage
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
Furnished: Unfurnished
Window Treatments: Blinds, Vertical Blinds
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace(s)
Total Fireplaces: 1
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Building Style: Spanish
Building # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: One
Foundation: Slab
Exterior Features
Patio Features: Concrete Slab
Other Exterior Features: Slab
Fencing: Block, Wood
Has Sprinklers
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.2000
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 134
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Location: Hillside, Park Nearby
Lot Description: Landscaped, Single Lot, Utilities - Overhead
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Other
View: Has View
View Type: Canyon, City Lights, Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water: Water District
Water District Name: Mission Springs Water District
TV Services: Cable TV
Location
School Information
School District: Palm Springs Unified
Location Information
Directions: From Palm Drive, turn right (East) onto Mission Lakes Boulevard. Turn right (South) onto San Rafael Road. Home is on the left side of the street.
Cross Streets: Mesquite Avenue and Verbena Drive
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,687
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Riverside County
APN: 639133007
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Included in Sale: All appliances
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Submit
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Negotiable
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bella Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Painted Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Desert Hot Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 20 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$356,000 – $430,000
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