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Sold for $665,000
    • Listed by: HomeSmart • Sharon Dumas • Contact: 760-567-1298
    Bought with: Compass
    $665,000

    78605 Morning Star, Palm Desert, CA 92211

    3beds
    2,142sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $661,100 Zestimate®
    $310/sqft
    $4,056 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $661,100

    $595,000 - $734,000

    $4,056/mo

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    What's special

    Located in the best 55+ community in the Valley, Sun City Palm Desert, the St. Croix model is the most popular floor plan in the community. It sits on an oversized corner lot and has a gorgeous pebbletech pool and spa, a cascading waterfall, and a built-in BBQ, with stunning south mountain views. You enter through a lush gated courtyard with a cozy sitting area. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a hobby room. The upgrades include a new air conditioner, new carpet, new paint, re-faced cabinets, new ceiling fans and lighting fixtures, newer appliances, new lights over the vanities in the bathrooms, new reverse osmosis water filter system and some new light switches, can lights, and dimmer switches. The open concept floor plan is contemporary and inviting. The kitchen, living room, dining room, and primary bedroom all have a great view of the lush resort-style backyard. The primary suite has a large bedroom and upgraded bathroom with granite shower and counters, and a custom closet. The 2-car garage has a golf cart garage, storage, instant-hot tank, central vac, lots of storage cabinets, and a NEW HVAC system. The community has 4 pools, 2 fitness centers, tennis courts, pickleball, 2 world class 18 hole golf courses, softball field, bocci ball, billiards room, library, 2 restaurants, post office, ballrooms, theater, and at least 40 clubs and activities. This is the lifestyle you've been waiting for and this is the perfect home in which to enjoy it.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Sharon Dumas DRE #01970236 760-567-1298,

    HomeSmart,

    Lynda Dumas DRE #01933696 760-567-8903,

    HomeSmart

    Bought with:

    Beth Cummins, DRE #01990421

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219121676DAMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchenette
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Driveway, Golf Cart Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Community, Electric Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Private, Salt Water
    • Spa features: Community, Heated, In Ground, Private
    • Fencing: Block
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
    • Features: Corner Lot, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Planned Unit Development
    Details
    • Parcel number: 752180050
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Concrete
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2000
    Details
    • Builder model: St. Croix w/pool-spa

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated, Pool
    • Security: Prewired, 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, Maintenance Grounds, Game Room, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Other Courts, Playground, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Security, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
    • HOA fee: $374 monthly
    • HOA name: Sun City Palm Desert Community Assoxiation
    • HOA phone: 760-200-2200
    • Second HOA fee: $43 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Palm Desert

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $310/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $477,827
    • Annual tax amount: $6,368
    • Date on market: 12/26/2024
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Some furniture.
    • Exclusions: Staging items

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/28/2025Sold$665,000-4.9%$310/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #219121676DA Report a problem
    2/16/2025Pending sale$699,000$326/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219121676 Report a problem
    1/25/2025Contingent$699,000$326/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219121676 Report a problem
    12/26/2024Listed for sale$699,000-2.9%$326/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219121676 Report a problem
    12/11/2024Listing removed$719,700$336/sqft
    Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219117249 Report a problem
    11/12/2024Price change$719,700-1.4%$336/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219117249 Report a problem
    9/25/2024Listed for sale$729,700$341/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219117249 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,368 +3.8%$477,827 +2%
    2024$6,135 +2.4%$468,459 +2%
    2023$5,994 +2.3%$459,274 +2%
    2022$5,856 +2.3%$450,269 +2%
    2021$5,725 +5.5%$441,441 +4.9%
    2020$5,428 +2.8%$420,981 +3%
    2019$5,279 +3.7%$408,720 +4%
    2018$5,089 +0.7%$393,000 +1%
    2017$5,052 $389,000
    2016$5,052 -1.3%$389,000 +0.3%
    2015$5,120 +3%$388,000 +3.5%
    2014$4,972 $375,000 +8.7%
    2013-- $345,000 +1.8%
    2012-- $339,000 +1.2%
    2011-- $335,000 -9.5%
    2010-- $370,188 -0.2%
    2009-- $371,069 +2%
    2008-- $363,794 +2%
    2007-- $356,662 +2%
    2006-- $349,669 +2%
    2005-- $342,814 +3.9%
    2003-- $329,935 +2%
    2002-- $323,466
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert

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