
81580 Rancho Santana, La Quinta, CA 92253
81580 Rancho Santana, La Quinta, CA 92253
Property Description
NEW PRICE IMPROVEMENT and priced to sell!! Designed for comfortable desert living and effortless entertaining, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,782 square feet of living space on an 8,712-square-foot lot in the gated community of Rancho Santana. Inside, a flexible front living room—currently used as a formal dining room—opens to a private courtyard. The courtyard is also accessible from the family room and second bedroom, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection throughout the home. The open-concept great room features abundant natural light, a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and a wet bar that's perfect for entertaining. All three bedrooms include en suite bathrooms, including a casita-style bedroom with its own private entrance, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a home office. The backyard features a covered patio with plenty of room to add a pool and create your own private oasis. At this attractive price point, adding a pool is an excellent opportunity to enhance both your lifestyle and the home's long-term value. A digital rendering of a possible pool design is included in the photo gallery to help buyers envision the backyard's full potential. Additional highlights include a three-car garage, with the third bay ideal for a golf cart, extra storage, or bonus space, move-in ready condition, and the option to purchase the home furnished—making it an excellent full-time residence, vacation home, or seasonal rental (30-day minimum). Rancho Santana residents enjoy a private park, playground, walking trails, and bocce ball courts, all within a beautifully maintained gated community.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 4 active · 5 closed
Rancho Santana · La Quinta · Single Family Residence
Listed in line with the median closed sale of $750,000. Price per sqft ($266) is a 29% discount to closed comps ($377). Closed comps sold at 104% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (4)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52195 Shining Star Lane | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 3 | 2,782 | 8,712 | $306 | $850,000 | 169 | 95 |
| 52281 Whirlaway Trail | La Quinta | 2005 | 3 | 4 | 2,643 | 9,583 | $340 | $899,000 | 164 | 90 |
| 81636 Rancho Santana Drive | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 4 | 2,977 | 8,712 | $265 | $788,000 | 2 | 84 |
| 52320 Whirlaway Trail | La Quinta | 2005 | 4 | 4 | 2,905 | 10,019 | $378 | $1.10M | 10 | 81 |
| Total: 4 · Average | 3.3 | 3.8 | 2,826.75 | 9,256.5 | $322.25 | $909,000 | 86.25 | |||
| Median | 2,905 | $899,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79625 Baya | La Quinta | 2001 | 08/31/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,600 | 7,841 | $1.45M | $1.43M | $548 | 0.98 | 40 | 75 |
| 79516 Morning Glory Court | La Quinta | 2001 | 06/25/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,510 | 8,712 | $749,000 | $750,000 | $299 | 1.00 | 34 | 73 |
| 79769 Dandelion Drive | La Quinta | 2001 | 06/15/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,591 | 10,019 | $689,000 | $675,000 | $261 | 0.98 | 52 | 72 |
| 43875 Milan Court | La Quinta | 2000 | 06/16/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,523 | 6,970 | $679,000 | $675,000 | $268 | 0.99 | 39 | 69 |
| 59-905 Cenoceras Court | La Quinta | 2026 | 08/07/2026 | 3 | 4 | 2,458 | 8,276 | $1.01M | $1.26M | $511 | 1.24 | 52 | 68 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2,536.4 | 8,363.6 | $956,143.6 | $956,143.6 | $377.4 | — | 43.4 | ||||
| Median | 2,523 | $750,000 | $750,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.