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79120 Shadow Trail, La Quinta, CA 92253

$924K5bd · 5ba · 2,700 sqft
Lot 10,890 sqftHOA $230/moSingle Family Residence
Active
118d on marketMLS# 219143120

Property Description

Fabulous Desert Cove Entertainer. Private Quarter Acre Oasis with Resort Living. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a stunning Desert Cove home designed for effortless indoor outdoor living on a rare and highly desirable quarter acre lot. Surrounded by mature landscaping and exceptional privacy, the property feels like your own secluded oasis while still being less than six minutes from town, dining, and shopping. Located in one of La Quinta's lowest HOA gated communities, you will enjoy security, value, and peace of mind. Offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the home includes four bedrooms in the main residence plus a spacious detached casita that is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private retreat. Inside, tile flooring flows through the main living areas with updated waterproof laminate flooring in all bedrooms and the casita. LED lighting, soaring 10ft ceilings, and an open great room create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The space is anchored by a custom stone surround fireplace, expansive windows, and sliding glass doors that connect seamlessly to the backyard. The family style kitchen is perfect for gatherings and features an oversized island, GE Profile stainless steel appliances, double ovens, built-in microwave, beverage cooler, filtered water system to the sink and Samsung refrigerator, plus a French door leading outdoors. A charming breakfast nook with sliding doors opens to the side yard for relaxed mornings and evening breezes.The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with dual closets, a soaking tub, glass enclosed shower, dual vanities, a towel warmer, and direct access to the pool terrace.Step outside to the private courtyard with a custom Breeo hardwood cooking fire pit and grill, creating the perfect setting for memorable dinners under the stars.The resort style backyard, features a custom pool and spa (installed in 2020) with a tanning shelf, bond beam, two water features, Pentair WhisperFlo pump, saltwater system, Pentair MasterTemp heater, WiFi app automation, LED color changing lights, a custom gas fireplace, extensive concrete decking, sidewalks, and professional landscaping with exterior LED lighting. The oversized lot provides space, serenity, and privacy that is rarely found in the neighborhood. Additional highlights include a three car garage. The double garage is finished with epoxy flooring, and the third garage features laminate flooring and offers flexible space.

Features & Amenities

Desert CoveFeeBuilt 2006

Property Details

Subdivision
Desert Cove
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
2006
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
6
Garage Spaces
3
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
View
Pool
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Roof
Tile
City
La Quinta
Zip Code
92253
County
Riverside
Listed byKeller Williams Luxury Homes, Signe Beck·760-409-5181

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Monthly Payment
$4,672.25
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$739,200
Total Interest
$942,809
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,682,009
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About Desert Cove

This property is located in Desert Cove, a community in La Quinta. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.

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Comparative Market Analysis

Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

79120 Shadow Trail, La Quinta, CA 92253

Desert Cove · La Quinta · Single Family Residence

$924K
Residential Tier
Beds
5
Baths
5
Sqft
2,700
Lot
10,890 sqft
Year
2006
$/Sqft
$342
Pool: Yes
Spa: Yes
View: Pool
Garage: 3-car

Listed 24.3% below the median closed sale of $1,220,000. Price per sqft ($342) is a 19% discount to closed comps ($421).

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $924K· $342/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $1.22M
$296K (24.3%)
Active comps
vs active median $645K
+$279K (+43.3%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $367
$25 (6.9%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
43539 Corte Del OroLa Quinta2004322,1128,712$284$599,000358
51520 Avenida MontezumaLa Quinta2000342,14410,454$387$830,00032757
81819 Brittlebush LaneLa Quinta2003332,06610,890$545$1.13M5357
79859 Amora DriveLa Quinta2004432,0608,712$313$644,9009957
78600 Via CorridoLa Quinta1990332,00411,326$307$615,00010857
Total: 5 · Average3.23.02,077.210,018.8$367.2$762,780118
Median2,066$644,900

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
50665 Spyglass Hill DriveLa Quinta200005/08/2026342,75610,019$947,500$947,500$3441.006467
56765 Village DriveLa Quinta200405/15/2026332,67311,326$1.45M$1.40M$5220.968663
48350 Vista CalicoLa Quinta200005/26/2026342,6359,148$1.50M$1.45M$5500.974563
44750 Via CatalinaLa Quinta200405/22/2026342,7638,276$695,000$680,000$2460.982962
50732 CerezaLa Quinta201805/14/2026342,7578,712$1.25M$1.22M$4430.985361
Total: 5 · Average3.03.82,716.89,496.2$1.14M$1.14M$42155.4
Median2,756$1.22M$1.22M

Market Analysis

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Sale Price Trend

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.