Comments on: Hotel California?

By: KK

KK — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:01:18 +0000

Didn’t this not sell at the steps for like 1.8 mil or something like that?

By: Lyle

Lyle — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:04:35 +0000

At the price of the complex adding a couple of elevators would not be that expensive. For assisted living it would not be that steep.

By: Geotpf

Geotpf — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:48:27 +0000

Desert Realtor-most of the suites were upstairs-not good for the eldery.

What would the going rate to rent out one of these suites on a monthly basis, just to make it a boarding house type of thing? According to my math, you would have to charge a grand or so a month to be profitable at $2.7 million. Maybe one could provide meal service as well, but still, I’m not sure if you could get 17 people to pay a grand each for just a room and a bathroom (Each bedroom does have a private bathroom, right? 17 beds/17 baths?)

By: Desert Realtor

Desert Realtor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:15:34 +0000

Many counties and cities have mandated use exceptions allowing some residential properties to be operated as small, private caregiving facilities for the elderly that require 24 hour care. There are several successfully operated homes in upscale desert areas with only 4-5 residents. Very expensive, but the only solution for some families. This home seems like a perfect fit for that use.

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:01:18 +0000

Wow, that courtyard was beautiful, like your own private Spanish village square. I loved the details, including the imported doors and accents. Someone did that right, which is not easy to pull off.

And man. KEEP the ballroom. How many people have an actual ballroom these days? Imagine the parties!

By: Blissful Ignoramus

Blissful Ignoramus — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:46:32 +0000

Shadash nailed it. The buyer isn’t going to be someone interested in starting an orphanage. It is likely to be someone who refers to it as a “compound.”

By: sdbri

sdbri — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:29:47 +0000

Place still looks great, but can’t believe they paid $4 million to build this. But I guess it wasn’t her money so what’s the harm in overpaying.

The looting always sounded like an inside job. Not necessarily her, but someone who knew about the house. Vandals don’t just randomly wander around for vacant lots to unbolt upgrades.

By: 3clicks from da beach

3clicks from da beach — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:42:58 +0000

Who build a bomber like that sans the sweat lodge?

By: Art Eclectic

Art Eclectic — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:38:38 +0000

I agree with ca renter, I love what they did to the place and the intent. It seems that despite the thought and taste that went into the house, the leader of the project was more of a dreamer and not enough of a businessperson. It really is too bad.

By: W.C. Varones

W.C. Varones — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:56:20 +0000

Would be a good hangout for a biker gang.

Wonder how the neighbors would like that.