79305 Desert Crest Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

$645,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,700
SqFt

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Sold Price
$645,000
List Price
$650,000
Closing Date
Jun 24, 2026
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
219146924DA
Year Built
1996
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Sq. Ft
1,700
Lot Size
7,841
Acres
0.18
Lot Location
Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers Timer
Days on Market
28
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Style
Contemporary
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Stories
One Level
Neighborhood
Topaz

Property 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.

Additional Information

Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
Electric Heat, In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall
Fireplace Description
Family Room, Gas
Heat
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
View
Mountain(s)
Exterior Construction
Stucco
Patio
Covered
Roof
Clay
Garage Spaces Total
2
School District
Desert Sands Unified
Elementary School
Amelia Earhart
Middle School
John Glenn
High School
La Quinta
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, All Bedrooms Down
Attached Structure
Detached

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: William Tuck (wtuck@dc.rr.com) from Listing Office: Desert Sands Realty.

Listing sold by Matthew Miede from Compass

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