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Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$773Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Paula Pelton•DRE #01404811• Coldwell Banker Realty
•714-348-2359 (agent)
•paulapelton@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Randall Whitely•DRE #02021446• Desert Lifestyle Properties
Albert Frey original. Rare opportunity to purchase an original condition 1947 Albert Frey ranch-style home. Located across from south end of Ruth Hardy Park in East Movie Colony. A diamond in the rough. Occupied by Seller's family since the 1980's. Seller has the building plans from Albert Frey for provenance. Interior is original and in need of updating. This is a fixer with a great floor plan, large rooms, stacked stone fireplace.
Public Records
May 29, 1986
Sold
$135,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1982
Sold
$157,500
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,198 (−2.6%)
$157,588 + $1,646,463
$1,804,051
2024
$21,775 (−1.9%)
$157,588 + $1,646,463
$1,804,051
2023
$22,193 (+500.4%)
$154,499 + $1,614,180
$1,768,679
2022
$3,696 (+2.0%)
$151,470 + $1,582,530
$1,734,000
2021
$3,623 (+4.5%)
$65,654 + $206,858
$272,512
2020
$3,467 (+1.7%)
$64,367 + $202,802
$267,169
2019
$3,408 (+1.9%)
$63,707 + $200,723
$264,430
2018
$3,345 (+1.5%)
$62,458 + $196,788
$259,246
2017
$3,295 (+3.0%)
$60,035 + $189,147
$249,182
2016
$3,200 (+4.5%)
$60,035 + $189,147
$249,182
2015
$3,063 (+1.6%)
$58,858 + $185,439
$244,297
2014
$3,015 (−0.6%)
$56,841 + $179,077
$235,918
2013
$3,034 (+5.8%)
$56,841 + $179,077
$235,918
2012
$2,869 (+3.4%)
$56,585 + $178,269
$234,854
2011
$2,775 (−1.5%)
$55,476 + $174,774
$230,250
2010
$2,818 (+0.1%)
$54,389 + $171,348
$225,737
2009
$2,815 (+7.4%)
$53,984 + $170,068
$224,052
2008
$2,621
$54,113 + $170,473
$224,586
Tax history for 1037 Tamarisk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,198 (−2.6%)
$157,588 + $1,646,463
$1,804,051
2024
$21,775 (−1.9%)
$157,588 + $1,646,463
$1,804,051
2023
$22,193 (+500.4%)
$154,499 + $1,614,180
$1,768,679
2022
$3,696 (+2.0%)
$151,470 + $1,582,530
$1,734,000
2021
$3,623 (+4.5%)
$65,654 + $206,858
$272,512
2020
$3,467 (+1.7%)
$64,367 + $202,802
$267,169
2019
$3,408 (+1.9%)
$63,707 + $200,723
$264,430
2018
$3,345 (+1.5%)
$62,458 + $196,788
$259,246
2017
$3,295 (+3.0%)
$60,035 + $189,147
$249,182
2016
$3,200 (+4.5%)
$60,035 + $189,147
$249,182
2015
$3,063 (+1.6%)
$58,858 + $185,439
$244,297
2014
$3,015 (−0.6%)
$56,841 + $179,077
$235,918
2013
$3,034 (+5.8%)
$56,841 + $179,077
$235,918
2012
$2,869 (+3.4%)
$56,585 + $178,269
$234,854
2011
$2,775 (−1.5%)
$55,476 + $174,774
$230,250
2010
$2,818 (+0.1%)
$54,389 + $171,348
$225,737
2009
$2,815 (+7.4%)
$53,984 + $170,068
$224,052
2008
$2,621
$54,113 + $170,473
$224,586
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
3,054
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
507261002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R1C
Single-Family Residential Zone
Established to provide a variety of low-density housing types and neighborhoods. Development standards are designed to provide protection and enhancement of the natural and urban setting consistent with the goals of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Aug 3, 2026 • Active
Building (residential) - pool & spa
Install a new spa next to an existing pool.
Pool and hot tub
Oct 3, 2023 • Final
Revision
Remove load-bearing posts located between the living room and family room.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking: On Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Side By Side
Has Garage
Garage Description: Attached
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Walk In Closet, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Main Floor Bedroom