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Sold for $580,000
  • Listed by: Compass • Michael Horne • 760-779-4495
    Bought with: Scott Eaton Realty
    Tax assessed value
    $580,000

    78305 Kensington Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211

    2beds
    2,142sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    6,970 Square Feet Lot
    $587,000 Zestimate®
    $271/sqft
    $3,072 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $587,000

    $528,000 - $652,000

    $3,072/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Sun City Palm Desert - St. Croix. Ideally located in the heart of the community, a short distance to the Sunset View or Lakeview Clubhouses, this is Sun City's most popular greatroom floorplan and this one is exquisite. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den, bonus/hobby room and 2+ golf cart garage. The home's south facing rear yard is elevated over the homes behind it providing a light and opening atmosphere. An extended decorative concrete patio, alumawood patio cover, in-ground hot tub, BBQ island and beautiful desert landscaping provide a garden like setting for entertaining or leisure. A gated front courtyard with decorative concrete patio and glass front door provides curb appeal and function. Inside, manufactured wood flooring, plantation shutters and crown molding are throughout. The kitchen features granite countertops with bullnose edge, a breakfast bar, stainless appliances including a wall-oven and wine refrigerator, LED & pendant lighting, and cabinets with pull-out shelves. The greatroom features a custom built-in media center and tile trimmed fireplace. Double doors open to the den/office where a pocket door then leads to the hobby room. The spacious primary suite has a huge walk-in closet with custom built-in storage. The primary suite bathroom features of vanity with upgraded dual sinks, fixtures, lighting and quartzite countertop. A stall shower is in the primary suite bathroom and a tub/shower is in the guest bathroom. The laundry room has built in storage. The 2+ golf cart garage has an epoxy floor, hanging rack and built-in storage. AC is new 2022.

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    Listed by:

    Michael Horne DRE #01701660 760-779-4495,

    Compass,

    Robert Horne DRE #01258187 760-779-4495,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Scott Whiteman, DRE #00922323

    Scott Eaton Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219128391DAMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Den, Great Room
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Golf Cart Garage, Side By Side
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Fencing: Block
    Lot
    • Size: 6,970 Square Feet
    • Features: Close to Clubhouse, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers Timer
    Details
    • Parcel number: 752240018
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1999
    Details
    • Builder model: St. Croix

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Golf, Gated
    • Security: Gated Community, 24 Hour Security
    • Senior community: Yes
    • Subdivision: Sun City
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Security, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
    • HOA fee: $398 monthly
    • Second HOA fee: $44 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Palm Desert

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $271/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $580,000
    • Date on market: 4/17/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/3/2025Sold$580,000-3.2%$271/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #219128391DA Report a problem
    6/3/2025Contingent$599,000$280/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219128391 Report a problem
    4/17/2025Listed for sale$599,000+59.7%$280/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219128391 Report a problem
    1/5/2018Sold$375,000-1.1%$175/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #217031716 Report a problem
    12/14/2017Pending sale$379,000$177/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #217031716 Report a problem
    12/14/2017Listed for sale$379,000$177/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #217031716 Report a problem
    5/4/2016Listing removed$379,000$177/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #215034766 Report a problem
    1/28/2016Price change$379,000-2.6%$177/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palm Desert #215034766 Report a problem
    12/3/2015Listed for sale$389,000+11.1%$182/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage #215034766 Report a problem
    3/20/2009Sold$350,000$163/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/26/2009Price change$350,000-18.1%$163/sqft
    Source: iHomefinder, Inc. #21359696 Report a problem
    11/17/2008Listed for sale$427,500+69%$200/sqft
    Source: iHomefinder, Inc. #21350246 Report a problem
    10/29/1999Sold$253,000$118/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $580,000 +35.9%
    2025$5,570 +2.5%$426,679 +2%
    2024$5,435 +2.4%$418,314 +2%
    2023$5,306 +2.4%$410,113 +2%
    2022$5,180 +2.4%$402,072 +2%
    2021$5,061 +1.9%$394,190 +1%
    2020$4,969 $390,149 +2%
    2019-- $382,500 +2%
    2018$4,870 +2.3%$375,000 +2.7%
    2017$4,760 $365,000
    2016$4,760 -1.1%$365,000 +0.6%
    2015$4,813 +3.2%$363,000 +3.7%
    2014$4,664 $350,000 +9%
    2013-- $321,000 +1.3%
    2012-- $317,000 +1%
    2011-- $314,000 -7.7%
    2010-- $340,367 +14%
    2009-- $298,496 +2%
    2008-- $292,644 +2%
    2007-- $286,907 +2%
    2006-- $281,282 +2%
    2005-- $275,767 +3.9%
    2003-- $265,407 +2%
    2002-- $260,204 +2%
    2001$3,046 +2.6%$255,102 +2%
    2000$2,968 $250,100
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    Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert

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