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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.

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