Recently remodeled, this unique and artful home fuses the understated elegance of timeless architecture and the modern amenities of desert living. Designed by the award-winning Gordon Stein, this home was built to take advantage of it's North/South orientation and interact with the incredible mountain, down-valley and creekside views. Casa Blanca has been built around a truly spectacular courtyard, which allows for the utmost in privacy, with approx. 4800 SF of air-conditioned space and expansive and seamless indoor/outdoor living with green belts on three sides. With 2 bedrooms in the home and a 2-bedroom casita located poolside in the courtyard, this unique layout offers an intimate living arrangement for a couple, yet loads of privacy and open space for a crowd. The light and bright kitchen anchors the Great Room and offers direct views of the waterfall and valley lights at night. Gorgeous primary bedroom suite, with adjacent handsome office with beautiful views. This quintessential and sophisticated home offers the best location and privacy La Quinta has to offer! Furniture negotiable.
For sale
Listed by: Tradition Properties • Bill Albers
$5,975,000
53660 Del Gato Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253
4beds
4,900sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$41,110/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2011
0.53 Acres Lot
$5,570,600 Zestimate®
$1,219/sqft
$825/mo HOA
What's special
Light and bright kitchenTruly spectacular courtyardGorgeous primary bedroom suite
- 78 days |
- 542 |
- 23 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Albers DRE #01126489 760-774-8787,
Tradition Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219147974DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,900 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Golf Course, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Greenbelt, Irregular Lot, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 770370006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Clay
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Gated
- Security: Gated Community
- Subdivision: Tradition Golf Club
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management, Other, Security
- HOA fee: $825 monthly
Location
- Region: La Quinta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,844,999
- Annual tax amount: $60,132
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Exclusions: Furniture, Artwork and Accessories
Estimated market value
$5,570,600
$5.29M - $5.85M
$4,492/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,975,000+25.8%$1,219/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219147974 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Sold | $4,750,000-4.9%$969/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #219107799DA Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Pending sale | $4,995,000$1,019/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219107799 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219107799 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,995,000+64.9%$1,019/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219107799 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2018 | Sold | $3,030,000-8%$618/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #217035190 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000+229.5%$672/sqft |
Source: Tradition Properties #217035190 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2005 | Sold | $1,000,000$204/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,132 +42.7% | $4,844,999 +43.3% |
| 2024 | $42,143 +2.1% | $3,380,018 +2% |
| 2023 | $41,271 +2.2% | $3,313,744 +2% |
| 2022 | $40,396 +2.1% | $3,248,769 +2% |
| 2021 | $39,580 +1.9% | $3,185,069 +1% |
| 2020 | $38,824 | $3,152,411 +2% |
| 2019 | -- | $3,090,600 +21.6% |
| 2018 | $31,404 +2% | $2,542,286 +2% |
| 2017 | $30,783 | $2,492,439 +2% |
| 2016 | $30,783 +18.9% | $2,443,568 +18.7% |
| 2015 | $25,890 -3.4% | $2,059,000 -3.2% |
| 2014 | $26,801 | $2,128,000 +5.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,017,000 +21.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,665,000 +133.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $713,000 +42.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $500,000 -28.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $700,000 -32.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,040,400 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,020,000 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,000,000 +96.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $510,000 +5877.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,532 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,365 +2% |
| 2001 | $147 +0.5% | $8,201 +2% |
| 2000 | $146 | $8,041 |
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Neighborhood: 92253
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Harry S. Truman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10La Quinta Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10La Quinta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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