The best of Warm Sands. 1960 Traditional home featuring 2 beds and 2 baths in home and 1 bedroom and l bath casita, open living space, fireplace in living room, gourmet kitchen, putting green, lush and large backyard with waterfall pool, fruit trees, electric security shutters on most windows. Bring your fussiest buyers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lynn Bernstein•DRE #00991955• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
•760-992-7360 (agent)
•lbern@pacbell.net (agent)
Bought with Lynn Bernstein•DRE #00991955• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This is resort Palm Springs as you would dream of it. Location, Golfer putting green. Newer Pool Spa, windows, electric window shutter/ shades plumbing. Beautiful flooring kitchen. Everything done with great taste.
Public Records
Jul 6, 2004
Sold
$401,000
$197/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,458 (−2.6%)
$159,820 + $479,472
$639,292
2024
$7,654 (−1.8%)
$156,687 + $470,071
$626,758
2023
$7,796 (−0.1%)
$153,615 + $460,854
$614,469
2022
$7,804 (+2.1%)
$150,603 + $451,818
$602,421
2021
$7,646 (+4.7%)
$147,650 + $442,959
$590,609
2020
$7,303 (+1.8%)
$144,755 + $434,274
$579,029
2019
$7,176 (+1.9%)
$143,271 + $429,822
$573,093
2018
$7,041 (+1.5%)
$140,462 + $421,395
$561,857
2017
$6,936 (+3.0%)
$135,008 + $405,033
$540,041
2016
$6,732 (+4.2%)
$135,008 + $405,033
$540,041
2015
$6,463 (+1.2%)
$132,361 + $397,092
$529,453
2014
$6,387 (−1.1%)
$127,821 + $383,467
$511,288
2013
$6,460 (+5.4%)
$127,821 + $383,467
$511,288
2012
$6,130 (+24.5%)
$127,245 + $381,735
$508,980
2011
$4,922 (−19.6%)
$124,750 + $374,250
$499,000
2010
$6,120 (+35.0%)
$101,000 + $303,000
$404,000
2009
$4,532 (−16.3%)
$121,250 + $363,750
$485,000
2008
$5,416
$84,000 + $281,000
$365,000
Tax history for 696 S Thornhill
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,458 (−2.6%)
$159,820 + $479,472
$639,292
2024
$7,654 (−1.8%)
$156,687 + $470,071
$626,758
2023
$7,796 (−0.1%)
$153,615 + $460,854
$614,469
2022
$7,804 (+2.1%)
$150,603 + $451,818
$602,421
2021
$7,646 (+4.7%)
$147,650 + $442,959
$590,609
2020
$7,303 (+1.8%)
$144,755 + $434,274
$579,029
2019
$7,176 (+1.9%)
$143,271 + $429,822
$573,093
2018
$7,041 (+1.5%)
$140,462 + $421,395
$561,857
2017
$6,936 (+3.0%)
$135,008 + $405,033
$540,041
2016
$6,732 (+4.2%)
$135,008 + $405,033
$540,041
2015
$6,463 (+1.2%)
$132,361 + $397,092
$529,453
2014
$6,387 (−1.1%)
$127,821 + $383,467
$511,288
2013
$6,460 (+5.4%)
$127,821 + $383,467
$511,288
2012
$6,130 (+24.5%)
$127,245 + $381,735
$508,980
2011
$4,922 (−19.6%)
$124,750 + $374,250
$499,000
2010
$6,120 (+35.0%)
$101,000 + $303,000
$404,000
2009
$4,532 (−16.3%)
$121,250 + $363,750
$485,000
2008
$5,416
$84,000 + $281,000
$365,000
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,039
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
508234012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 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
Dec 13, 2005 • Final
Miscellaneous
Grading
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
Parking: Circular Driveway, Detached Carport, Direct Entrance
Garage Description: Attached
Total Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 2
Room Information
Rooms: Dining Room, Living Room
Kitchen Features: Island
Laundry Location: In Garage
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
Furnished: Unfurnished
Window Treatments: Shutters
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Dryer Hookup, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Line to Refrigerator
Volt 220 Locations: In Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Cooling Type: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Building Style: Traditional
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: One
Foundation: Slab
Exterior Features
Security Safety: Other
Patio Features: Concrete Slab, Covered
Other Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Fencing: Block
Has Sprinklers
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Location: Private
Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Other, Private
Pool Construction: In Ground
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.2800
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Location: Corner Lot
Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Landscaped, Street Paved, Utilities Underground
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Other
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces West
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water: Water District
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
TV Services: Cable TV
Location
School Information
School District: Palm Springs Unified
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Thornhill Rd and Sunny Dunes. West of Sunrise and East of Palm Canyon
Cross Streets: sunny dunes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,039
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Riverside County
APN: 508234012
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Home Warranty Plan
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cahuilla Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Raymond Cree Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 110° expected this year, 24 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
$1.21M – $1.46M
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