78892 Fountain Hills Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
$599,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,185
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$599,000
List Date:
4/11/2026
Last Modified:
5/17/2026
Description
55+ Sun City Palm Desert--The ''Best Bang for your Buck'' in the whole Coachella Valley and beyond. Rarely does an opportunity come along to own one of the most coveted floor plans in this award-winning active lifestyle adult community in the desert. Introducing a truly spectacular Emerald ''Estate'' model home with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms situated on a rare oversized corner lot located close to the main Mountain View Clubhouse. This luxurous home offers unmatched privacy, curb appeal, outdoor living and entertaining potential. You will find premium upgrades featuring a double door entry with custom glass insert, high coffered ceilings, plantation shutters, (4) skylights, wood-like plank tile throughout except guest room, and new HVAC (2025). A gated courtyard leads through double glass doors, opening up to the light and bright main living and dining area, a wall of windows and a sliding door access to the cool north facing backyard. Gather in the heart of the home, the open-concept kitchen and family room that has been transformed with stunning quartz counters, large island offering plenty of workspace perfect for meal prep and entertaining and breakfast bar, white cabinets, double wall ovens, stainless appliances custom farm sink and upgraded faucet. The family room has stylish built-ins and breakfast nook and access to the patio. The master bedroom suite has bay window with a view, bathroom has dual vanity, soaking tub, separate shower, oversized walk-in closet with custom organizing system. The spacious, extended guest suite doubles as an ''attached casita'' with ''french doors'' access to the front courtyard, featuring brand new carpet, closet, and a full bath with tub and shower. The third bedroom is spacious and has an ''en-suite'' half bath that doubles as a guest bath with separate access. The laundry room has washer and dryer, upper cabinets, utility sink, Corian counters and vertical blinds. The extended 2 car plus golf cart garage has overhead storage, storage cabinets. The true highlight of this property is the expansive, private outdoor space taking full advantage of the large corner lot. The backyard is a meticulously maintained oasis with mature desert landscaping and custom pavers, featuring a tranquil water feature, perfect for enjoying a quiet morning coffee or hosting family and neighborhood gatherings.
More Information MLS# 219146228
Listing, Location and Property Info
Entry Date: 2026-04-11
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: No
Building # of Stories: 1
Pool: No
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Attached
Sprinklers: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 2185
Total Baths: 3
SqFt Source: Assessor
Lot Size: 7841
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1994
Cross Streets: Brandywine
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Exclusions of Sale: Staging items.
Tax Info
Tax Mello Roos: No
Property Info
View: No
Golf Course Within Development: Yes
Senior Community: Yes
Gated Community: Yes
PUD Y/N: Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees: 439
Community Features
Dog Park: 1
Golf Course Within Development: 1
Pickle Ball Courts: 1
Sidewalks: 1
Fencing
Block: 1
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 2
Lot Description
Private: 1
Lot Location
Corner Lot: 1
Property Orientation Faces
Leisure Faces North: 1
Irrigation
Drip System: 1
Disclosures
CC & R: 1
Levels
Ground: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Kitchen Features
Quartz Counters: 1
Eating Areas
Breakfast Counter/Bar: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Dining Area: 1
Doors
Double Door Entry: 1
Sliding Doors: 1
Exterior Construction
Stucco: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Rooms
Dining Area: 1
Family Room: 1
Great Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Interior Features
High Ceilings (9 Ft+): 1
Tray Ceiling(s): 1
Laundry
Individual Room: 1
Security Safety
24 Hour Security: 1
Gated Community: 1
Window Treatments
Shutters: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Patio Features
Covered: 1
Sewer
In, Connected and Paid: 1
Water
Water District: 1
Water District Name: CVWD
Water Heater Feature
Gas: 1
Parking
Driveway: 1
Golf Cart Garage: 1
Side By Side: 1
HOA Information
HOA: Yes
HOA Fee 1: 395
HOA Fee 2: 44
Association Amenities
Banquet Facilities: 1
Billiard Room: 1
Bocce Ball Court: 1
Card Room: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Controlled Access: 1
Fitness Center: 1
Pet Rules: 1
RV Parking: 1
Tennis Courts: 1
Association 1 Frequency
Monthly: 1
Association Fees Include
Building & Grounds: 1
Cable TV: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Association 2 Frequency
Monthly: 1
Association Pet Rules
Assoc Pet Rules: 1
Association Information
Association Name: Sun City Palm Desert Community Assoc.
Association Phone Number: 760-200-2222
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: Yes
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 748170019
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-04-11
Original List Price: 599000
List Price: $599,000
Current Price: $599,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 78892
Street Name: Fountain Hills
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92211
Area: 307 - Palm Desert NE
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-04-11
Builders Information
Builder's Model Name: Emerald
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Description: Private
Lot Location: Corner Lot
Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces North
Irrigation: Drip System
Fencing: Block
Disclosures: CC & R
Community Features: Dog Park; Golf Course Within Development; Pickle Ball Courts; Sidewalks
Levels: Ground
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters
Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar; Breakfast Nook; Dining Area
Doors: Double Door Entry; Sliding Doors
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Flooring: Carpet; Tile
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning
Heating: Forced Air
Rooms: Dining Area; Family Room; Great Room; Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Tray Ceiling(s)
Laundry: Individual Room
Security Safety: 24 Hour Security; Gated Community
Window Treatments: Shutters
Roofing: Tile
Patio Features: Covered
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Water: Water District
Water Heater Feature: Gas
Parking: Driveway; Golf Cart Garage; Side By Side
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Association 1 Frequency: Monthly
Association 2 Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities; Billiard Room; Bocce Ball Court; Card Room; Clubhouse; Controlled Access; Fitness Center; Pet Rules; RV Parking; Tennis Courts
Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds; Cable TV; Clubhouse
Association Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
HomeSmart
Listing Agent:
Lynda Dumas
Last Updated: May - 17 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.