52426 Avenida Mendoza, La Quinta, CA 92253
$779,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
1,954
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$779,000
List Date:
4/01/2026
Last Modified:
4/02/2026
Description
Historic Cove Compound on Rare Oversized Lot | Built 1948
Step into a piece of early La Quinta history. Originally built in 1948, this reimagined desert retreat sits on an oversized lot in the heart of the La Quinta Cove and offers a level of space, privacy, and character rarely found today.
Expanded over time into a true compound-style property, the home blends vintage charm with modern livability across approximately 2,000 square feet. Inside, natural light fills the open living spaces, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that defines the desert lifestyle.
The expansive lot sets this property apart, offering multiple outdoor living areas, room to entertain, and the kind of privacy today's buyers crave. Whether enjoying quiet mornings with mountain views or hosting under the desert sky, this home delivers a lifestyle experience beyond the typical Cove property.
Located just minutes from hiking and biking trails, Old Town La Quinta, dining, and shopping, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the Cove's earlier homes thoughtfully evolved for modern living.
Ideal as a full-time residence, second home, or legacy investment in one of La Quinta's most iconic neighborhoods.
More Information MLS# 219145457
Listing, Location and Property Info
New Construction: No
Entry Date: 2026-03-27
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: No
Building # of Stories: 1
Pool: Yes
Garage: No
Sprinklers: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 1954
Total Baths: 3
SqFt Source: Other
Lot Size: 10019
Lot Size Source: Other
Year Built: 1948
Cross Streets: Calle Ensenada & Avenida Mendoza
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: No
Will Consider Lease: No
Tax Info
Tax Mello Roos: No
Property Info
View: Yes
Golf Course Within Development: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: No
PUD Y/N: No
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 4
Lot Description
2 - 4 Lots: 1
Automatic Gate: 1
View Type
Mountain(s): 1
Panoramic: 1
Property Orientation Faces
Leisure Faces West: 1
Other Structural Features
Misting System: 1
Irrigation
Drip System: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Disclosures
None: 1
Building Style
Pueblo: 1
Spanish: 1
Levels
One: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Flooring
Spanish Tile: 1
Tile: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Construction
Pebble: 1
Pool Description
In Ground: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Construction
Pebble: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Description
Heated: 1
Private: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Rooms
Art Studio: 1
Billiard Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Security Safety
Automatic Gate: 1
Sewer
In, Connected and Paid: 1
Parking
Boat: 1
Oversized: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
HOA Information
HOA: No
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: Yes
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 773273025
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-03-25
Original List Price: 779000
List Price: $779,000
Current Price: $779,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 52426
Street Name: Avenida Mendoza
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92253
Area: 313 -La Quinta South of HWY 111
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-04-01
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Description: 2 - 4 Lots; Automatic Gate
View Type: Mountain(s); Panoramic
Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces West
Other Structural Features: Misting System
Irrigation: Drip System; Sprinkler System
Disclosures: None
Building Style: Pueblo; Spanish
Levels: One
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Flooring: Spanish Tile; Tile
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Pool Location: Private
Pool Construction: Pebble
Pool Description: In Ground
Heating: Central
Rooms: Art Studio; Billiard Room; Family Room
Security Safety: Automatic Gate
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Parking: Boat; Oversized; RV Access/Parking
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent:
Jeffrey Fishbein
Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.