Sun City Palm Desert's most popular open floorplan, the ST. CROIX is located on a premier lot with gorgeous lake, greenbelt, and mountain views. With 2,142 SF, this home showcases a spacious great room and dining area, plus den, bonus room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an extended 2+ golf cart garage with tons of built-in storage. Nice desert landscaping, gated front courtyard and beautiful entry with leaded glass in door, sidelight and transom window provide exceptional curb appeal. Diagonal tile flooring is throughout main living spaces. Kitchen features Corian counters, attractive backsplash, double wall ovens, breakfast bar, chef's island, maple cabinets and wine fridge. Expansive primary bedroom suite has a large walk-in closet and bathroom with dual sinks and a stall shower with glass enclosure. A tub/shower is in the guest bathroom. Cultured marble on the counters in both bathrooms. Laundry room has a utility sink and cabinets. Plantation shutters throughout with blinds on view windows. Indoor-outdoor living experience continues to the inviting backyard with spectacular views, covered patio, seating walls, raised circular entertaining area and built-in BBQ. An inviting resort-like lifestyle waiting just for you, all within a 55+ community filled with an array of terrific amenities.
Sold for $600,000
Listed by: HomeSmart • Wendy Brenner • Contact: 805-861-8776
Bought with: HomeSmart
$600,000
78612 Valley Vista Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
2beds
2,142sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$601,300 Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$3,243 Estimated rent
Home value
$601,300
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Listed by:
Wendy Brenner DRE #02017696 805-861-8776,
HomeSmart
Bought with:
Wendy Brenner, DRE #02017696
HomeSmart
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219126188DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Den, Entry/Foyer, Great Room, Other
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Golf Course, Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Greenbelt, On Golf Course, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 752310006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Details
- Builder model: St. Croix
- Builder name: Del Webb
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Gated
- Security: Prewired, Gated Community
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: Sun City
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Game Room, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Recreation Room, Security, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
- HOA fee: $374 quarterly
- HOA name: Sun City Palm Desert Homeowner's Association
- HOA phone: 760-200-2222
- Second HOA fee: $43 quarterly
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $280/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $552,413
- Date on market: 3/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Sold | $600,000$280/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #219126188DA Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Pending sale | $600,000+33.3%$280/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219126188 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2002 | Sold | $450,000+21.3%$210/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2002 | Sold | $371,000$173/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $552,413 -15.2% |
| 2025 | $8,315 +2.3% | $651,716 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,127 +2.3% | $638,938 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,945 +2.3% | $626,411 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,767 +8.5% | $614,130 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $7,158 +12.6% | $566,279 +12% |
| 2020 | $6,360 +2.9% | $505,606 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,181 +3.8% | $490,880 +4% |
| 2018 | $5,953 +3.4% | $472,000 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $5,757 | $455,000 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $5,757 +1.9% | $451,000 +2.7% |
| 2015 | $5,652 +1.3% | $439,000 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $5,578 | $432,000 +6.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $405,000 -6.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $434,000 -0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $437,000 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $458,000 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $459,000 -7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $496,182 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $486,454 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $476,917 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $467,567 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $450,000 +9140.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,870 |
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Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert
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