51489 Martinez (Avenida)
DPR 523L (09/2013)
Identifier: CRM TECH 1885-49 Date Constructed: 1949
UTM Zone: 11S, 564295 mE; 3726002 mN
Neighborhood: The Cove
Tract: Santa Carmelita Unit No 14; Recorded June 30, 1935, MB 18/83
Owner and Address: Jeanne Chalfont; 51489 Avenida Martinez, La Quinta CA 92253
Updated Description: The 51489 Avenida Martinez residence was constructed in 1949 in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood. The
one-story single family residence is constructed as a Spanish Styled Ranch. The "L" shaped home has a medium pitched cross gable
roof clad in red tiles. The exterior is clad in narrow horizontal cladboards. The roof extends to form a covered porch at the front
elevation supported by four narrow wood posts. At the front elevation there are three casement windows. There does not appear to
have been any significant alterations to the residence since the previous survey.
Updated Significance: This dwelling is a contributor to the La Quinta Cove Thematic Historic District which is considered eligible
under Local Criterion B (events) for its association with the Residential Development theme. The Cove district is also considered
eligible under Local Register Criterion A (special element) as the first residential subdivision within the boundaries of the city
constructed with Spanish Revival style homes and eligible under Local Register Criterion E as a geographically definable area
possessing a concentration of buildings, structures, and improvements linked historically. The dwelling retains integrity from the
1935 to 1950 period of significance for the Cove. Because the district is not formally designated, it is assigned a 5D2 status code:
Contributor to a multi-component resource that is eligible for local listing or designation.
The dwelling has not been found individually eligible under NRHP/CRHR/Local Criterion A/1/B, as it has not been associated with
significant events or patterns of events in local, regional, state, or national history; not individually eligible under Criterion B/2/B, as it
has not been identified as having an association with an important person; not individually eligible under Criterion C/3/C, as it does
not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; and not individually eligible under Criterion
D/4/D, as further study of the dwelling would not appear to yield information which could be considered important in local, regional,
state, or national history. Additionally, the property was not found to be individually eligible under Local Register Criterion A, as it
was not found to exemplify a special element of the City of La Quinta. As the dwelling has not been substantially altered, this
dwelling maintains integrity from the historic period.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015505
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 071
ý Update
Resource Name: 51489 Avenida Martinez
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
51489 Avenida Martinez_1: View west of the front (east) elevation.
51489 Avenida Martinez_2: View northwest of the front (east) and side (south) elevation.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015505
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Urbana Survey No: 071 Resource Name: 51489 Avenida Martinez
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DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: La Quinta *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
Primary#: P-33-015505
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 5D2
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 071 Resource Name: 51489 Avenida Martinez
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State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015505
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code 5D1
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 3 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-49
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication • Unrestricted *a. County Riverside
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad La Quinta, Calif. Date 1980
T6S; R6E; SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec 1 ; S.B. B.M.
Elevation: Approximately 55 feet above mean sea level
c. Address 51489 Avenida Martinez City La Quinta Zip 92253
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11; 564295 mE/ 3726002 mN
UTM Derivation: • USGS Quad GPS
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, etc., as appropriate) APN 773-092-012
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size,
setting, and boundaries) This one-story, Spanish-influenced Ranch-style single-
family residence is L-shaped with a medium-pitched cross-gable roof. The
wood-framed structure is clad with narrow, horizontal clapboards, and the roof
is covered with ceramic tiles. The roof ends with narrow eaves and exposed
rafters. The building is painted white with reddish-brown trim around the
door and windows. The asymmetrical façade features a wood door (Continued on
p. 3)
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2: Single-family property
*P4. Resources Present: • Building Structure Object Site District Element of District
Other (isolates, etc.)
P5a. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures,
and objects.)
P5b. Description of Photo: (view, date,
accession #) Photo taken in
August 2006; view to the
southwest
*P6. Date Constructed/Age of
Sources:
• Historic Prehistoric Both
1949 (see Items B6 and B12
for details)
*P7. Owner and Address: Unknown
*P8. Recorded by (Name, affiliation, and
address): Bai "Tom" Tang,
Josh Smallwood, and Mariam
Dahdul, CRM TECH, 4472
Orange Street, Riverside,
CA 92501
*P9. Date Recorded: August 2006
*P10. Survey Type: Citywide
historic building survey
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") Bai "Tom" Tang (2006):
Summary of Findings: Citywide Historic Resources Survey Update, City of La
Quinta, Riverside County, California. On file, Eastern Information Center,
University of California, Riverside.
*Attachments: None Location Map Continuation Sheet • Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Resource Record Milling Station Record
Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record • Other (List): Continuation Sheet
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015505
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 5D1
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-49
B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name:
B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential
*B5. Architectural Style: Spanish Influenced Ranch
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Archival records
indicate this single-family dwelling was constructed around 1949. A permit to
install a wood fence was issued in 1986, and another to repair fire damage was
issued in 1998. Owners within the historic period include Lessie Keesy, from
at least 1947 through 1964, with Dixie F. Reese added to the deed in 1963.
*B7. Moved? • No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features: See Item P3a.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Post-WWII residential development (Cove/Village)
Area La Quinta Period of Significance 1945-1961
Property Type Single-family residence Applicable Criteria N/A
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope.
Also address integrity.) This building does not appear to meet any of the criteria
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the California
Register of Historical Resources, but contributes to the significance and
overall historic integrity of the La Quinta Cove Thematic Historic District,
as delineated in a previous survey in 1996-1997 and recognized by the City of
La Quinta.
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP4: Ancillary building; HP46:
Wall/fence
*B12. References: Riverside County Assessor's real property tax assessment records;
County of Riverside and City of La Quinta building safety records
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Bai "Tom" Tang
*Date of Evaluation: September 2006
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
(This space reserved for official comments.)
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015505
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 3 of 3 Resource name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-49
Recorded by: Bai "Tom" Tang, Josh Smallwood, and Mariam Dahdul
*Date: August 2006 • Continuation Update
*P3a. Description (continued): flanked by paired, wood-framed casement windows and an open
veranda supported by four, square wood posts. The front-facing wing has a
paired, wood-framed casement window centrally located under the gable, with a
security light under the peak. A stone chimney is located on the south
elevation. A front-gabled, two-car detached garage of similar construction is
located to the rear of the residence and a dog-eared wood fence surrounds the
back yard.
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information
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