New pricing! This is a fine fairway home in Sun City Palm Desert, a 55 plus community. This popular San Carlos home on 14th hole of the Mt Vista golf course, features 2 bedrooms and office/den, has a north facing patio with expansive views of golf course and mountains. the lovely, landscaped yard has a mature grapefruit tree and a cascading waterfall feature and a pond. The chef's kitchen is a delight with large granite countertops with a breakfast bar and lots of cabinet space. Other features include Plantation shutters in living room, family room, den, and kitchen, an Enviro water filtration system, tankless Water Heater, extended garage with epoxy flooring, large laundry room w a sink and cabinets and courtyard entry with water feature. Furniture included in this purchase if requested in this sale. Come experience the best of desert living at Sun City with golf, pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness centers, dining with endless social activities within two state-of-the-art Community centers with concerts and numerous events!
Pending
Listed by: Bennion Deville Homes • Jon McGihon • 760-861-0350
Price cut: $20K (5/20)
$599,000
78202 Kensington Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3beds
2,042sqft
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Get pre-qualifiedN/A
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$588,800 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$442/mo HOA
What's special
Lovely landscaped yardFine fairway homeMature grapefruit treeLots of cabinet spaceEnviro water filtration systemTankless water heater
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Jon McGihon DRE #00974798 760-861-0350,
Bennion Deville Homes
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219146011DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Partially Furnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,042 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: On Golf Course, Planned Unit Development
Details
- Parcel number: 752240003
- Zoning: S-P
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Details
- Builder model: San Carlos
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Gated
- Security: Gated Community, 24 Hour Security
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: Sun City
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Lake or Pond, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Other Courts, Other, Paddle Tennis, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
- HOA fee: $398 monthly
- HOA name: Sun City Palm Desert
- HOA phone: 760-200-2100
- Second HOA fee: $44 monthly
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $293/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,134
- Annual tax amount: $5,502
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Partially furnished per inventory. Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator included.
Estimated market value
$588,800
$559,000 - $618,000
$3,600/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$293/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219146011 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$293/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219146011 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $599,000-3.2%$293/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219146011 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $619,000+81%$303/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219146011 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2013 | Sold | $342,000-2%$167/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #21454020 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2012 | Pending sale | $349,000$171/sqft |
Source: Larrick Realty #21454020 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2012 | Price change | $349,000-1.1%$171/sqft |
Source: Larrick Realty #21454020 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2012 | Price change | $353,000-1.4%$173/sqft |
Source: Larrick Realty #21454020 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2012 | Price change | $358,000-1.6%$175/sqft |
Source: Larrick Realty #21454020 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2012 | Price change | $364,000-1.2%$178/sqft |
Source: Larrick Realty #21454020 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $368,500-7.4%$180/sqft |
Source: Larrick Realty #21454020 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2003 | Sold | $397,909$195/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,502 +2.5% | $421,134 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,369 +2.4% | $412,877 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,241 +2.4% | $404,782 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,116 +2.4% | $396,846 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,998 +1.9% | $389,065 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,907 +1.9% | $385,077 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,816 +1.9% | $377,527 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,726 +1.3% | $370,125 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,667 | $362,869 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,667 +0.2% | $355,755 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,658 +1.6% | $350,413 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,584 | $343,551 -5.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $364,000 -14.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $427,000 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $429,000 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $437,000 -0.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $439,318 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $430,705 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $422,261 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $413,983 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $405,866 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $353,940 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $347,000 |
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Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ronald Reagan Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Desert Ridge AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Shadow Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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