Private, stunningly renovated Central Palm Springs private gated compound designed for outdoor living. Surrounded by desert landscaping, large front gated entertainment patio, block walls with high ficus for privacy in back, this lovely home will delight the most demanding modernist buyer. Re-imagined open entertaining areas with white quartz counter stainless kitchen. Beautifully redesigned baths, dual glazed French doors and windows opening to mountain views and lovely pergola covered patio for relaxing and outdoor dining. Lovely master suite with walk in closet and renovated bath. Two other bedrooms with hallway bath offer privacy from guests. Laundry room off kitchen and epoxy floor garage with bonus office/workroom with AC. Newer stainless appliances, newer high efficiency AC, newer pool pump. See attached list of improvements. Good short term rental history. See Doc attachment for list of improvements.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paul Pedrazas•DRE #01767560• Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Bought with Robert Kalin•DRE #01224701• Keller Williams Realty
Looking for a gem in Palm Springs? Here it is! With its lush, waterwise landscaping, you can sit back and enjoy the very private backyard with a grand piano shaped pool and exemplary western mountain views. Recent improvements include installation of Anlin Entry door and window system (Catalina series) with doubled paned Infinit-e Plus High Performance Glazing System, a new five burner energy efficient range, wood shutters, a recently remodeled master bath, paving stone pool deck and new pool tile and on top of that the entire house was recently painted inside and out. This light and airy home would make a perfect vacation rental, second home or a primary residence.
GPSMLS #41442526
Feb 3, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2011
Listed
$499,000
$360/sq ft
GPSMLS #41422875
Aug 30, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 2011
Listed
$499,000
$360/sq ft
GPSMLS #41178841
Jun 4, 2004
Sold
$429,000
$309/sq ft
Mar 29, 2004
Listed
$439,000
$316/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 2000
Sold
$215,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1977
Sold
$68,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,650 (−2.6%)
$214,177 + $515,356
$729,533
2024
$8,879 (−1.8%)
$214,177 + $515,356
$729,533
2023
$9,044 (+2.0%)
$209,978 + $505,251
$715,229
2022
$8,864 (+2.1%)
$205,861 + $495,345
$701,206
2021
$8,683 (+4.7%)
$201,825 + $470,927
$672,752
2020
$8,293 (+1.6%)
$197,868 + $461,694
$659,562
2019
$8,166 (+12.9%)
$195,840 + $456,960
$652,800
2018
$7,235 (+1.0%)
$192,000 + $448,000
$640,000
2017
$7,162 (+48.8%)
$113,016 + $261,948
$374,964
2016
$4,813 (+4.2%)
$113,016 + $261,948
$374,964
2015
$4,618 (+1.3%)
$110,800 + $256,812
$367,612
2014
$4,558 (+7.6%)
$107,000 + $248,000
$355,000
2013
$4,235 (+16.3%)
$107,000 + $248,000
$355,000
2012
$3,642 (−5.4%)
$99,000 + $232,000
$331,000
2011
$3,849 (−28.6%)
$86,000 + $201,000
$287,000
2010
$5,392 (+25.0%)
$92,000 + $216,000
$308,000
2009
$4,315 (−10.7%)
$128,000 + $298,000
$426,000
2008
$4,834
$102,000 + $238,000
$340,000
Tax history for 491 N MONTEREY Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,650 (−2.6%)
$214,177 + $515,356
$729,533
2024
$8,879 (−1.8%)
$214,177 + $515,356
$729,533
2023
$9,044 (+2.0%)
$209,978 + $505,251
$715,229
2022
$8,864 (+2.1%)
$205,861 + $495,345
$701,206
2021
$8,683 (+4.7%)
$201,825 + $470,927
$672,752
2020
$8,293 (+1.6%)
$197,868 + $461,694
$659,562
2019
$8,166 (+12.9%)
$195,840 + $456,960
$652,800
2018
$7,235 (+1.0%)
$192,000 + $448,000
$640,000
2017
$7,162 (+48.8%)
$113,016 + $261,948
$374,964
2016
$4,813 (+4.2%)
$113,016 + $261,948
$374,964
2015
$4,618 (+1.3%)
$110,800 + $256,812
$367,612
2014
$4,558 (+7.6%)
$107,000 + $248,000
$355,000
2013
$4,235 (+16.3%)
$107,000 + $248,000
$355,000
2012
$3,642 (−5.4%)
$99,000 + $232,000
$331,000
2011
$3,849 (−28.6%)
$86,000 + $201,000
$287,000
2010
$5,392 (+25.0%)
$92,000 + $216,000
$308,000
2009
$4,315 (−10.7%)
$128,000 + $298,000
$426,000
2008
$4,834
$102,000 + $238,000
$340,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,388
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
502051001
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Room Information
Rooms: Living Room
Laundry Location: Laundry Area
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Flooring
Tile
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Line to Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Building Style: Ranch
Building # of Stories: 1
Levels: Ground
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Location: Private
Pool Description: Private
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.2300
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Other
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Sunrise turn East on Alejo to Monterey. House is on SouthWest corner or Monterey and Alejo.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,388
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Riverside County
APN: 502051001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Type: Standard
Around this home
Schools
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Palm Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 112° 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
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$848,000 – $1.03M
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