Sandpiper has a cult following for a reason: this turn-key furnished unit within Krisel's post-and-beam MCM community is perfectly situated on El Paseo, the shopping and dining mecca in Palm Desert. Architecture enthusiasts marvel at how Krisel designed Sandpiper to take advantage of the mountain views and the landscaping to position the units and pools to allow for both privacy and community at the same time. His use of 3D concrete block and clerestory windows adds to the coolness of the post-and-beam architecture. 161 Sandpiper is special: a 2BR/2BA unit, one of few with the circular kitchens still intact, and lovely views from both sides of the unit. The seller has taken great pride in maintaining the Krisel grooviness while updating many mechanical features (new hot water heater, new electric sub-panel and garbage disposal) and adding stunning wallpaper and an oh-so-rare authentic MCM refrigerator. Sandpiper makes for a wonderful seasonal property (as an investment or vacation home), or a full-time residence for those looking to downsize to an incredibly convenient & sought-after location.
CondoProperty Type
1959Year Built
$529Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Elizabeth Coughlin•DRE #02024783• Henry Dodge Properties, Inc
Mid-century jewel! This 2 BR / 2 BA unit is one of the original Wm. Krisel condos built in 1959 with all of the original architectural features intact: exposed concrete block walls, clerestory windows, tongue and groove ceilings throughout, and original rounded kitchen with orange formica backsplash and counters. This unit features tile throughout, open living room/kitchen floor plan with high ceilings in main lining spaces, private patio, updated guest bath walk-in shower and a private poolside patio with gorgeous pool, greenbelt and northern mountain views. Amazing location just mere footsteps away from shopping and dining on the El Paseo. Make this your new desert retreat!
GPSMLS #21319468
Nov 3, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 11, 2008
Contingent
—
Jul 23, 2008
Price Changed
$288,000
$293/sq ft
Jul 14, 2008
Price Changed
$296,000
$301/sq ft
Jul 5, 2008
Price Changed
$299,000
$304/sq ft
Jul 1, 2008
Price Changed
$312,000
$317/sq ft
Jun 27, 2008
Price Changed
$325,000
$330/sq ft
Jan 29, 2008
Listed
$338,000
$343/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,268 (+4.6%)
$167,000 + $387,000
$554,000
2024
$6,950 (+2.3%)
$167,000 + $387,000
$554,000
2023
$6,793 (+137.5%)
$135,252 + $395,352
$530,604
2022
$2,861 (+2.6%)
$132,600 + $387,600
$520,200
2021
$2,790 (+1.7%)
$61,400 + $139,882
$201,282
2020
$2,743 (+1.7%)
$60,197 + $137,140
$197,337
2019
$2,697 (+1.7%)
$59,580 + $135,734
$195,314
2018
$2,651 (+1.9%)
$58,412 + $133,073
$191,485
2017
$2,602 (+2.3%)
$56,146 + $127,905
$184,051
2016
$2,545 (−0.3%)
$56,146 + $127,905
$184,051
2015
$2,553 (+1.5%)
$55,046 + $125,398
$180,444
2014
$2,515 (+0.6%)
$53,159 + $121,097
$174,256
2013
$2,500 (+3.1%)
$53,159 + $121,097
$174,256
2012
$2,426 (+1.5%)
$52,920 + $120,550
$173,470
2011
$2,391 (+1.3%)
$51,883 + $118,187
$170,070
2010
$2,360 (+3.4%)
$50,866 + $115,870
$166,736
2009
$2,282 (+3.8%)
$50,487 + $115,005
$165,492
2008
$2,198
$50,608 + $115,279
$165,887
Tax history for 161 Sandpiper Hl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,268 (+4.6%)
$167,000 + $387,000
$554,000
2024
$6,950 (+2.3%)
$167,000 + $387,000
$554,000
2023
$6,793 (+137.5%)
$135,252 + $395,352
$530,604
2022
$2,861 (+2.6%)
$132,600 + $387,600
$520,200
2021
$2,790 (+1.7%)
$61,400 + $139,882
$201,282
2020
$2,743 (+1.7%)
$60,197 + $137,140
$197,337
2019
$2,697 (+1.7%)
$59,580 + $135,734
$195,314
2018
$2,651 (+1.9%)
$58,412 + $133,073
$191,485
2017
$2,602 (+2.3%)
$56,146 + $127,905
$184,051
2016
$2,545 (−0.3%)
$56,146 + $127,905
$184,051
2015
$2,553 (+1.5%)
$55,046 + $125,398
$180,444
2014
$2,515 (+0.6%)
$53,159 + $121,097
$174,256
2013
$2,500 (+3.1%)
$53,159 + $121,097
$174,256
2012
$2,426 (+1.5%)
$52,920 + $120,550
$173,470
2011
$2,391 (+1.3%)
$51,883 + $118,187
$170,070
2010
$2,360 (+3.4%)
$50,866 + $115,870
$166,736
2009
$2,282 (+3.8%)
$50,487 + $115,005
$165,492
2008
$2,198
$50,608 + $115,279
$165,887
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
984
Year built
1959
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Riverside County
APN
640240013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
May 20, 2014 • Final
Hvac change out residential
Perform residential heating and air conditioning work including duct sealing and testing. The applicant must provide access to all locations for inspection, including an approved ladder for attic and rooftop installations. Required compliance forms must be completed for the final inspection.
HVAC
Jan 11, 2006 • Final
Re-roof
Roofing
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