This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom POOL & SPA home in La Quinta offers 1,673 sq ft of comfortable living and is a rare value in today’s market. The interior boasts updated features such as a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and modern finishes, and the light, open layout flows seamlessly to the outdoor space. Outside, enjoy your own private salt water pool (a standout feature in this price range), low-maintenance landscaping, and an ideal location near the base of the La Quinta Cove. This is truly a move-in ready home that balances comfort, style, and excellent value for buyers looking to own in this superb area; located close to the fabulous restaurants in Old Town La Quinta, the supermarket, kids park and just a short walk over to the many hiking trails in the Cove.
Sold for $535,000
Listed by: Legacy Realty Inc. • Iris Stricklin • Contact: 951-244-3460
Bought with: Century 21 A Better Service
$535,000
51865 Avenida Velasco, La Quinta, CA 92253
3beds
1,673sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$535,600 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$3,229 Estimated rent
Home value
$535,600
$487,000 - $589,000
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Private salt water poolModern finishesGranite countertopsLight open layoutRemodeled kitchenLow-maintenance landscaping
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Listed by:
Iris Stricklin DRE #01373580 310-597-5355,
Legacy Realty Inc.
Bought with:
Hector Hernandez, DRE #01234566
Century 21 A Better Service
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW25232355
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Laundry, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,673 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front door
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 773173018
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gutter(s)
- Subdivision: La Quinta Cove*
Location
- Region: La Quinta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $509,796
- Annual tax amount: $7,047
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $535,000-2.7%$320/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $549,999$329/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $549,9990%$329/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+12.2%$329/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Listing removed | $2,995$2/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,995$2/sqft |
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| 4/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/13/2023 | Price change | $2,995-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,295$2/sqft |
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| 2/3/2023 | Sold | $490,000-3.9%$293/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219087160 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2022 | Contingent | $510,000$305/sqft |
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| 12/3/2022 | Price change | $510,000-2.9%$305/sqft |
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| 11/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $525,000-8.7%$314/sqft |
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| 10/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2022 | Price change | $574,900-3.3%$344/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219081634 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2022 | Price change | $594,500-0.8%$355/sqft |
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| 9/12/2022 | Price change | $599,000-8.8%$358/sqft |
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| 8/5/2022 | Price change | $657,000-1.8%$393/sqft |
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| 7/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $669,000+85.8%$400/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Sold | $360,000-4%$215/sqft |
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| 11/14/2019 | Pending sale | $375,000$224/sqft |
Source: Brad Schmett Real Estate Group #219031185 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $375,000+58.9%$224/sqft |
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| 2/26/2015 | Sold | $236,000-1.6%$141/sqft |
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| 11/15/2014 | Price change | $239,900-1.1%$143/sqft |
Source: La Quinta Palms Realty #214083010 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2014 | Price change | $242,500-1%$145/sqft |
Source: La Quinta Palms Realty #214083010 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $244,900+57%$146/sqft |
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| 9/2/2009 | Sold | $156,000-10.9%$93/sqft |
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| 12/24/2008 | Sold | $175,000+88.2%$105/sqft |
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| 10/13/1998 | Sold | $93,000-38.1%$56/sqft |
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| 1/8/1998 | Sold | $150,281$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,047 +2.5% | $509,796 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,875 +29% | $499,800 +32.1% |
| 2023 | $5,328 +3.3% | $378,422 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,157 +2.5% | $371,003 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,032 -0.2% | $363,729 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,042 +41.6% | $360,000 +41.6% |
| 2019 | $3,562 +2.3% | $254,261 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,483 +1.4% | $249,276 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,433 | $244,389 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,433 +35.2% | $239,598 +43% |
| 2015 | $2,539 +18% | $167,541 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,152 | $164,261 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $163,521 +13.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,000 -3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $149,000 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $156,000 -22% |
| 2009 | -- | $200,000 +80.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $110,991 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $108,816 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,683 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $104,592 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,665 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $98,692 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,446 +1.8% | $96,757 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,421 | $94,860 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92253
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10La Quinta Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10La Quinta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benjamin Franklin
- Middle: La Quinta
- High: La Quinta
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 92253
- 51865 Avenida Velasco
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