81579 Rancho Santana Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
$889,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
2,977
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$889,000
List Date:
5/08/2026
Last Modified:
5/17/2026
Description
Enjoy refined desert living in this beautifully designed single-story Lennar home in Rancho Santana, where comfort, style, and a prime location come together effortlessly. Offering 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a versatile bonus room or office, and 2,977 square feet of interior living space, the home is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and easy entertaining. A private attached casita with its own ensuite bath provides a comfortable retreat for guests. Beyond the custom iron gate, the light-filled interior welcomes you with an open, inviting feel. At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen features a large granite island, stainless steel appliances, a butler's pantry, and a wet bar with a beverage cooler. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the expansive family room, creating an ideal space for gathering with family and friends.
The beautifully landscaped backyard is set against the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains and centers around a lovely pool, creating a serene and picturesque outdoor setting.
With generous open space for entertaining, the backyard is perfect for lounging, swimming, hosting guests, or simply taking in the magnificent views.
Located within the private gated community of Rancho Santana, this home offers a desirable lifestyle surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds, expansive greenbelts, walking and biking trails, picnic areas, and sweeping southern mountain views. Its exceptional location places you just moments from Old Town La Quinta where dining, shopping, art festivals, and popular farmer's market abound. Surrounded by Championship golf and short distance from Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Whether you are a full time, part time, or investor, this home offers convenient access to the very best of La Quinta.
More Information MLS# 219147611
Listing, Location and Property Info
New Construction: No
Entry Date: 2026-05-08
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: Yes
Building # of Stories: 1
Total Fireplaces: 2
Pool: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Attached
Sprinklers: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 2977
Total Baths: 4
SqFt Source: Assessor
Lot Size: 10019
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2006
Cross Streets: Avenue 52nd and Rancho Santana Dr
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: No
Rental Restrictions: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Tax Info
Tax Mello Roos: Unknown
Property Info
View: Yes
Golf Course Within Development: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: Yes
PUD Y/N: No
Total Monthly Association Fees: 230
Community Features
Dog Park: 1
Fencing
Stucco Wall: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Cash to New Loan: 1
Conventional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
RV: None
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 0
Lot Description
Back Yard: 1
Front Yard: 1
Landscaped: 1
Utilities Underground: 1
View Type
Peek-A-Boo: 1
Pool: 1
Property Orientation Faces
Front Door Faces North: 1
Leisure Faces South: 1
Other Structures
Guest House/Casita: 1
Other Structural Features
Slab: 1
Irrigation
Drip System: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Sprinkler Timer: 1
Disclosures
CC & R: 1
Homeowners Association: 1
Casita Features
Other: bathroom plus counter for possible microwave and below possible refrigerator
Building Style
Spanish: 1
Tuscan: 1
Levels
One: 1
Entry Location
Ground Level - No Steps: 1
Unit Location
Not Applicable: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Built-In BBQ
Propane: 1
Range Hood
Yes: 1
Warmer Oven Drawer
No: 1
Kitchen Features
Granite Counters: 1
Granite Slab Counters: 1
Island: 1
Eating Areas
Breakfast Counter/Bar: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Formal Dining Room: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Bedroom Features
Primary Suite: 1
Bathroom Features
Double Vanity(s): 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Tile Counters: 1
Tile Shower: 1
Exterior Construction
Stucco: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Flooring
Travertine: 1
Vinyl: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Accessories
Unknown: 1
Pool Construction
Gunite: 1
In Ground: 1
Tile: 1
Pool Description
Gunite: 1
In Ground: 1
Private: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Forced Air: 1
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Fireplace Location
Great Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas Log: 1
Rooms
Breakfast: 1
Casita - Guest House: 1
Den - Study: 1
Dining Area: 1
Great Room: 1
Interior Features
Bar: 1
TV Services
Cable TV: 1
Laundry
Individual Room: 1
Security Safety
Gated Community: 1
Window Bars: 1
Window Treatments
Blinds: 1
Drapes: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Patio Features
Concrete Slab: 1
Sewer
In, Connected and Paid: 1
Water
Water District: 1
Water District Name: Coachella Valley Water District
Water Heater Feature
Gas: 1
Parking
Driveway: 1
HOA Information
HOA: Yes
HOA Fee 1: 230
Association Amenities
Greenbelt/Park: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Other: 1
Association 1 Frequency
Monthly: 1
Association Pet Rules
Call: 1
Association Information
Association Name: Rancho Santana Homeowners
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: No
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 779390060
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-05-01
Original List Price: 889000
List Price: $889,000
Current Price: $889,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 81579
Street Name: Rancho Santana
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92253
Area: 313 -La Quinta South of HWY 111
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-05-08
Builders Information
Builder's Name: Lennar
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Description: Back Yard; Front Yard; Landscaped; Utilities Underground
View Type: Peek-A-Boo; Pool
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North; Leisure Faces South
Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
Other Structural Features: Slab
Irrigation: Drip System; Sprinkler System; Sprinkler Timer
Fencing: Stucco Wall
Disclosures: CC & R; Homeowners Association
Community Features: Dog Park
Building Style: Spanish; Tuscan
Levels: One
Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
Unit Location: Not Applicable
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator
Built-In BBQ: Propane
Range Hood: Yes
Warmer Oven Drawer: No
Kitchen Features: Granite Counters; Granite Slab Counters; Island
Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar; Breakfast Nook; Formal Dining Room; Kitchen Island
Bedroom Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s); Shower & Tub; Tile Counters; Tile Shower
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Flooring: Travertine; Vinyl
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Pool Location: Private
Pool Accessories: Unknown
Pool Construction: Gunite; In Ground; Tile
Pool Description: Gunite; In Ground; Private
Heating: Central; Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace Location: Great Room; Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Rooms: Breakfast; Casita - Guest House; Den - Study; Dining Area; Great Room
Interior Features: Bar
TV Services: Cable TV
Laundry: Individual Room
Security Safety: Gated Community; Window Bars
Window Treatments: Blinds; Drapes
Roofing: Tile
Patio Features: Concrete Slab
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Water: Water District
Water Heater Feature: Gas
Parking: Driveway
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Association 1 Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Greenbelt/Park; Picnic Area; Other
Association Pet Rules: Call
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
California Lifestyle Realty
Listing Agent:
Mary L Williams
Last Updated: May - 17 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.