79305 Desert Crest Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
$650,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,700
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$650,000
List Date:
5/01/2026
Last Modified:
5/01/2026
Description
Highly sought-after gorgeous home in the Topaz neighborhood conveniently located within walking distance to prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) schools: Amelia Earhart Elementary, John Glenn Middle School and La Quinta High School. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the recently upgraded PebbleTech saltwater pool and spa is the centerpiece of a beautiful back yard oasis. Updated pool pump, filter, heater, LED lighting, and pool chiller. Enjoy the dramatic mountain views and the lush landscaping and mature fruit trees in the expansive yard. This house was remodeled with Saltillo tile flooring throughout. Both bathrooms were totally renovated with walk-in shower, deep soaking tub, and spectacular tile and counter work. All windows were replaced, new shutters / blinds, upgraded 200A electrical panel, new attic fan, EV Charger. The living and dining room leads into an expansive family room with cathedral ceilings and lots of natural light. The upgraded kitchen area is complete with new appliances, center island and convenient breakfast nook, as well as granite counter tops. Wonderful neighborhood with no HOA dues. Perfect for a family, as a vacation home, or an investment / rental opportunity. This home sells itself.
More Information MLS# 219146924
Listing, Location and Property Info
New Construction: No
Entry Date: 2026-04-24
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: Yes
Building # of Stories: 1
Total Fireplaces: 1
Pool: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Attached
Sprinklers: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 1700
Total Baths: 2
SqFt Source: Assessor
Lot Size: 7841
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1996
Cross Streets: Dune Palms
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: No
Will Consider Lease: No
School District: Desert Sands Unified
Elementary School: Amelia Earhart
Junior Middle School: John Glenn
High School: La Quinta
Tax Info
Tax Mello Roos: Unknown
Property Info
View: Yes
Entry Floor Number: 1
Golf Course Within Development: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: No
PUD Y/N: No
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Fencing
Block: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Cash to New Loan: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
RV: None
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 2
Lot Description
Back Yard: 1
Front Yard: 1
Landscaped: 1
Lawn: 1
Level: 1
Private: 1
View Type
Mountain(s): 1
Property Orientation Faces
Leisure Faces South: 1
Other Structural Features
Slab: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Irrigation
Sprinkler Timer: 1
Disclosures
Owner Has Real Estate License: 1
Building Style
Contemporary: 1
Levels
One: 1
Entry Location
Foyer: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Kitchen Features
Granite Slab Counters: 1
Pantry: 1
Remodeled: 1
Eating Areas
Breakfast Nook: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Bedroom Features
All Bedrooms Down: 1
Bathroom Features
2 Primary Baths: 1
Remodeled: 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Exterior Construction
Stucco: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Flooring
Spanish Tile: 1
Tile: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Attic Fan: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Accessories
Waterfall: 1
Pool Construction
In Ground: 1
Pool Description
Heated: 1
Private: 1
Salt Water: 1
Waterfall: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Construction
In Ground: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Description
Heated - Gas: 1
Private: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Forced Air: 1
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Fireplace Location
Family Room: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas: 1
Rooms
Dining Area: 1
Living Room: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Open Floorplan: 1
Laundry
Laundry Area: 1
Security Safety
Security System Owned: 1
Window Treatments
Blinds: 1
Shutters: 1
Roofing
Clay 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
Direct Entrance: 1
Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
HOA Information
HOA: No
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: Yes
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 604332026
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-04-23
Original List Price: 650000
List Price: $650,000
Current Price: $650,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 79305
Street Name: Desert Crest
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92253
Area: 308 - La Quinta No of HWY 111
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-05-01
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Description: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Lawn; Level; Private
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South
Other Structural Features: Slab
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Irrigation: Sprinkler Timer
Fencing: Block
Disclosures: Owner Has Real Estate License
Building Style: Contemporary
Levels: One
Entry Location: Foyer
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Kitchen Features: Granite Slab Counters; Pantry; Remodeled
Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook; Kitchen Island; Living/Dining Combo
Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths; Remodeled; Shower & Tub
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Flooring: Spanish Tile; Tile
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Attic Fan; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Pool Location: Private
Pool Accessories: Waterfall
Pool Construction: In Ground
Pool Description: Heated; Private; Salt Water; Waterfall
Heating: Central; Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Gas
Rooms: Dining Area; Living Room
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Open Floorplan
Laundry: Laundry Area
Security Safety: Security System Owned
Window Treatments: Blinds; Shutters
Roofing: Clay Tile
Patio Features: Covered
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Water: Water District
Water Heater Feature: Gas
Parking: Direct Entrance; Driveway; Garage Door Opener
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
Desert Sands Realty
Listing Agent:
William Tuck
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
