Sun City Palm Desert - Morocco. This inviting home offers a desirable north-facing rear yard with an extended patio surrounded by low-maintenance desert landscaping, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat. A gated front courtyard provides both curb appeal and a welcoming space to relax. Inside, 10-foot ceilings and transom windows fill the home with natural light, enhancing the open great room design. Tile flooring extends throughout the home except for the guest bedroom which has carpet. Off the greatroom is a spacious den/office that provides flexible space for work or hobbies. The kitchen features corian countertops with rounded edges, updated stainless steel appliances, a chef's island, and raised-panel maple cabinetry that continues throughout the kitchen, bathrooms, and linen storage. The primary suite offers double-door entry, a bay window, a large walk-in closet, and an en suite bath with a glass-enclosed shower and cultured marble surfaces. The guest bath includes a tub/shower combination. Additional highlights include a utility room with space for a second refrigerator, abundant built-in storage in the two-car garage, and an air conditioning system replaced in 2006. This home combines comfort, functionality, and the exceptional lifestyle of Sun City Palm Desert
Coming soon 08/07
Listed by: Compass • Michael Horne
$539,900
78559 Platinum Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3beds
1,888sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,089/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$541,200 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$467/mo HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Michael Horne DRE #01701660,
Compass,
Robert Horne DRE #01258187,
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219150918DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Block
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 748340080
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Details
- Builder model: Morocco w/Casita
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, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Security, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
- HOA fee: $422 monthly
- Second HOA fee: $45 monthly
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $426,517
- Annual tax amount: $5,576
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$541,200
$514,000 - $568,000
$3,412/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Listing removed | $549,900$291/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900$291/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Contingent | $549,900$291/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900$291/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Contingent | $549,900$291/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900$291/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Contingent | $549,900$291/sqft |
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| 1/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+41%$291/sqft |
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| 7/25/2019 | Sold | $390,000-2.3%$207/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219011299 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2019 | Pending sale | $399,000$211/sqft |
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| 5/29/2019 | Price change | $399,000-1.5%$211/sqft |
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| 4/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $405,000+35%$215/sqft |
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| 4/30/2012 | Sold | $300,000-3.2%$159/sqft |
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| 11/30/2011 | Price change | $310,000-8.6%$164/sqft |
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| 10/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $339,000$180/sqft |
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| 7/29/2011 | Listing removed | $339,000$180/sqft |
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| 5/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $339,000-5.3%$180/sqft |
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| 5/29/2003 | Sold | $358,000+60.5%$190/sqft |
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| 1/22/1998 | Sold | $223,000$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,576 +2.5% | $426,517 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,441 +2.4% | $418,155 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,312 +2.4% | $409,957 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,186 +2.4% | $401,919 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,067 +0.1% | $394,039 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,060 | $390,000 +15.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $337,788 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,346 +1.6% | $331,166 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,279 | $324,673 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,279 +1.6% | $318,308 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,212 +1.6% | $313,528 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,146 | $307,388 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $306,000 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $305,000 -9.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $338,000 +4% |
| 2010 | -- | $325,000 +4.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $312,000 -21% |
| 2008 | -- | $394,740 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $387,001 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $379,413 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $371,975 +51.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $245,849 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $241,030 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,836 +1.5% | $236,305 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,793 | $231,673 |
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Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ronald Reagan Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Desert Ridge AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Shadow Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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