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Sold for $580,000
    • Listed by: HomeSmart • Julie Lynn Warner • 310-292-4141
    Bought with: Compass
    $580,000

    78279 Kensington Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

    2beds
    2,032sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    6,970 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $285/sqft
    $3,009 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Del Webb Sun City Palm Desert - This exceptional home is a St. Croix model with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a convertible Den/Office or additional guest room. Enter through the gated courtyard with sitting area for your morning coffee. Inside you will find a custom leaded glass entry door, plantation shutters, all tile flooring, upgraded kitchen with quartz counters, refinished cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, gas cooktop, pull out shelving, center island, bay window and cozy breakfast nook. The greatroom boasts custom lighting, fireplace with glass beads and stack stone facade, wall to wall windows with sliders to the back yard and custom window treatments. The primary bedroom retreat includes sitting area with fireplace. The primary bathroom has been upgraded with tiled shower stall and glass enclosure, soaking tub, double sink vanity with quartz counters and a custom walk-in closet. The guest room is adjacent to the upgraded guest bathroom. The landscaping, lighting and irrigation have been redone. The rear yard is a great place to just hang out or entertain your friends. The concrete pads in rear yard have been replaced with block paving. There is a gas fire pit, two patio fans, multiple seating areas, artificial grass and peek-a-boo mountain views. Garage has epoxy flooring, workbench and shelving. Laundry room has washer and dryer with additional storage cabinets. Lots of other upgrades in this home and it's so close to the Sunset View Clubhouse for easy access to the pool and happy hour at Boulevards restaurant.

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    Listed by:

    Julie Lynn Warner DRE #00817925 310-292-4141,

    HomeSmart

    Bought with:

    Melissa Barnes, DRE #01249422

    Compass

    Matthew Miede, DRE #02180469

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219128171PSMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Den, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Utility Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Primary Suite
    Bathroom
    • Features: Vanity
    Kitchen
    • Features: Quartz Counters
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Multi-Sided, See Through
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,032 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Brick, Covered
    Lot
    • Size: 6,970 Square Feet
    • Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Planned Unit Development
    Details
    • Parcel number: 752240021
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1999
    Details
    • Builder model: St. Croix
    • Builder name: Del Webb

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Golf, Gated
    • Security: Gated Community
    • Senior community: Yes
    • Subdivision: Sun City
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Golf Course, Game Room, Lake or Pond, Meeting Room, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pet Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Cable TV
    • HOA fee: $374 monthly
    • Second HOA fee: $43 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Palm Desert

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $285/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $591,600
    • Date on market: 4/9/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
    • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Refrigerator in garage and Bar-be-cue.
    • Exclusions: Some Turn-Key furnishings for sale outside of escrow.

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/9/2025Sold$580,000+2.7%$285/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #219128171PS Report a problem
    4/24/2025Pending sale$565,000$278/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128171 Report a problem
    4/11/2025Contingent$565,000$278/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128171 Report a problem
    4/9/2025Listed for sale$565,000+61.9%$278/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128171 Report a problem
    5/23/2016Sold$349,000-2.8%$172/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #216010314 Report a problem
    4/8/2016Pending sale$359,000$177/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #216010314 Report a problem
    4/1/2016Price change$359,000-4.2%$177/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #216010314 Report a problem
    1/30/2016Price change$374,900-5.1%$184/sqft
    Source: Carter & Company #215038058 Report a problem
    1/10/2016Price change$395,000-6%$194/sqft
    Source: Carter & Company #215038058 Report a problem
    1/4/2016Price change$420,000-8.5%$207/sqft
    Source: Carter & Company #215038058 Report a problem
    12/31/2015Listed for sale$459,000+41.2%$226/sqft
    Source: Carter & Company #215038058 Report a problem
    11/26/2014Sold$325,000-4.4%$160/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/4/2014Price change$339,900-5.3%$167/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Southern California #214083187 Report a problem
    9/29/2014Listed for sale$359,000+51.8%$177/sqft
    Source: Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley #214083187 Report a problem
    10/7/1999Sold$236,500$116/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $591,600 +43.2%
    2025$5,490 +2.4%$413,137 +2%
    2024$5,358 +2.4%$405,037 +2%
    2023$5,232 +2.4%$397,096 +2%
    2022$5,110 +2.3%$389,311 +2%
    2021$4,993 +1.8%$381,678 +1%
    2020$4,903 +1.9%$377,765 +2%
    2019$4,814 +1.9%$370,359 +2%
    2018$4,726 +1.6%$363,098 +2%
    2017$4,651 $355,980 +7.9%
    2016$4,651 +9.2%$329,956 +1.5%
    2015$4,259 +8.8%$325,000 +9.7%
    2014$3,913 $296,133 +0.5%
    2013-- $294,797 +2%
    2012-- $289,017 +2%
    2011-- $283,351 +0.8%
    2010-- $281,235 -0.2%
    2009-- $281,905 +2%
    2008-- $276,378 +2%
    2007-- $270,960 +2%
    2006-- $265,648 +2%
    2005-- $260,440 +3.9%
    2003-- $250,656 +2%
    2002-- $245,742
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert

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