Welcome to Starlight Dunes a gated community in la Quinta with low hoa fees! This is an ideal home for growing families! This beautifully updated 4-Bedroom, 3-Bath residence offers 2,376 sqft of flexible living space. Designed with families in mind both a family room with a fireplace and a separate living room and formal dining room giving everyone space to relax, play, or gather together. The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with Quartz counter tops, and newer stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room for family meals and entertaining. Kids and guests will love the salt water sparkling pool and spa that offer child gates(can easily be removed) perfect for weekend fun and summer gatherings. There are new wood like tile flooring throughout, two-tone paint, recessed lighting that create a bright welcoming atmosphere. Newer Dual A/C Units and thermostat to ensure year-round comfort. Located close to Excellent schools, parks, shopping and dining. You do not want to miss this one!!!
Sold for $699,000
Listing Provided by: Desert Sands Realty
Bought with: Redfin Corporation
$699,000
78860 Zenith Way, La Quinta, CA 92253
3beds
2,376sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
9,148 Square Feet Lot
$700,400 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$4,843 Estimated rent
Home value
$700,400
$637,000 - $770,000
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Quartz countertopsFormal dining roomNewer stainless steel appliancesTwo-tone paintSpacious kitchen
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Listing Provided by:
Bryan Dearden DRE #01248386 760-250-4532,
Desert Sands Realty
Bought with:
Gayla Selinger, DRE #02066420
Redfin Corporation
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219140376DA
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: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,376 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, In Ground, Private
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo
Lot
- Size: 9,148 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 609560019
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated Community
Community
- Community features: Gated
Location
- Region: La Quinta
- Subdivision: Starlight Dunes
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $160 monthly
- Association name: Starlight Dunes
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Submit,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Sold | $699,000$294/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #219140376DA Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$294/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140376 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Contingent | $699,000$294/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140376 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2026 | Price change | $699,000-0.1%$294/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140376 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Price change | $699,973-4%$295/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219140376 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $729,000+0%$307/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219140376 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/2025 | Listing removed | $728,900$307/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219136465 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Price change | $728,9000%$307/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219136465 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $729,000-0.1%$307/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219136465 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $729,900$307/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219136465 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Contingent | $729,900$307/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219136465 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Price change | $729,900-3.8%$307/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219136465 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Price change | $759,000-0.1%$319/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219136465 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $759,900-1.9%$320/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219132923 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2025 | Price change | $774,8950%$326/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $774,900-3%$326/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+6.2%$336/sqft |
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| 12/29/2022 | Sold | $752,500-8.8%$317/sqft |
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| 12/5/2022 | Pending sale | $825,000$347/sqft |
Source:  Douglas Elliman #22-210061 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2022 | Contingent | $825,000$347/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #22-210061 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,500$2/sqft |
Source: Douglas Elliman #22-211277 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2022 | Price change | $825,000-0.5%$347/sqft |
Source: CLAW #22-210061 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $829,000+43.9%$349/sqft |
Source: CLAW #22-195254 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $576,000-3.9%$242/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219076964 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2022 | Contingent | $599,500$252/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #219076964DA Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $599,500+157.3%$252/sqft |
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| 7/24/2001 | Sold | $233,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,335 +2.4% | $782,900 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,097 -2.6% | $767,550 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,370 +88.5% | $752,500 +110.8% |
| 2022 | $5,502 +3% | $357,058 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,340 +1.8% | $350,058 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,247 +1.4% | $346,470 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,174 +2.1% | $339,677 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,069 +1.5% | $333,018 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,996 | $326,489 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,996 +2.2% | $320,088 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,890 +1.9% | $315,283 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,800 | $309,109 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $307,714 +4.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $295,000 -0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $297,000 +1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $293,559 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $294,258 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $288,489 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $282,833 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $277,288 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $271,852 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $261,640 +12.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $232,000 +1281% |
| 2001 | $1,090 | $16,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 92253
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Gerald R. Ford Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10La Quinta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Amelia Earhart
- Middle: John Glenn
- High: La Quinta
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Riverside County
- La Quinta
- 92253
- 78860 Zenith Way
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