Seller is willing to consider all reasonable offers. Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring a spacious open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, ideally situated on a desirable corner lot in the Watercolors 55+ community. The southwest-facing front courtyard is perfect for enjoying afternoon sunshine and mountain views. Inside, the living room offers a cozy fireplace, while the kitchen is thoughtfully designed with convenient pull-out drawers. The primary suite features a generous walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms, a full guest bath, and an indoor laundry room provide comfortable everyday living. A newer HVAC system adds year-round comfort and efficiency. Residents enjoy low HOA dues along with access to a community pool, spa, and clubhouse, all conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and healthcare.Watercolors is an income-restricted 55+ community. This home is offered through the La Quinta Housing Authority affordable housing program and includes a $103,000 silent second trust deed. Qualified buyers must be approved for financing based on the full purchase price of $419,999; however, monthly principal and interest payments are based on approximately $316,999, as no monthly payments are required on the silent second. Buyer must occupy the property as a primary residence. No rentals, cash purchases, or investor purchases are permitted. Household income limits apply: 1 person: $62,651-$87,300; 2 people: $71,601-$99,750; 3 people: $80,551-$112,250; 4 people: $89,501-$124,700.
For sale
Listed by: Equity Union • Justin Smith • 760-898-1978
Price cut: $10K (10/1)
$399,999
47788 Dancing Butterfly, La Quinta, CA 92253
3beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$396,000 Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$316/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceSouthwest-facing front courtyardDesirable corner lotSpacious open floor planWalk-in showerTwo additional guest bedroomsDual vanities
- 76 days
- 583
- 18
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin Smith DRE #01934982 760-898-1978,
Equity Union
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219150624DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Guest
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, In Ground
- Spa features: Community, In Ground
- Fencing: Block
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Planned Unit Development
Details
- Parcel number: 600410060
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Pool
- Security: Gated Community
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: Watercolors
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Management
- HOA fee: $316 monthly
Location
- Region: La Quinta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $398,000
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$396,000
$376,000 - $416,000
$2,424/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $399,999-2.4%$297/sqft |
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| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $409,999-1.2%$304/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $414,999-1.2%$308/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,999+5.5%$312/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Sold | $398,000+32.7%$295/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Pending sale | $299,999$223/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Contingent | $299,999$223/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,999+6%$223/sqft |
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| 10/12/2007 | Sold | $283,000$210/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $398,000 +68.4% |
| 2025 | $4,983 +231.2% | $236,409 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,504 +0.7% | $231,775 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,494 -0.1% | $227,231 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,496 +31.1% | $222,777 +14.7% |
| 2021 | $1,141 +6.6% | $194,250 +5% |
| 2020 | $1,070 -3% | $185,000 |
| 2019 | $1,104 -3.4% | $185,000 |
| 2018 | $1,142 +19.2% | $185,000 +12.1% |
| 2017 | $959 | $165,000 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $959 +5.7% | $155,000 |
| 2015 | $906 -4.3% | $155,000 -1.3% |
| 2014 | $947 | $157,000 -18.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $191,996 +32.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $145,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $145,000 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $150,000 -18.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $183,600 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $180,000 +129.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $78,467 +195.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $26,537 |
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