Live the desert dream in this exquisite, expanded Emerald model that was transformed in 2019 into a designer's delight. Easily move into this elegantly furnished, turnkey home with new flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, 2021 main air conditioner, 2023 hot water heater, and more. Almost 2,500 square feet consisting of 2 bedroom suites, 3rd bedroom with attached 2 way bathroom and plenty of flexible space. Gated front courtyard leads to etched glass double doors into light and bright living/dining area with tray ceilings, modish light fixtures and sliding doors to south facing backyard. Gather in the ultrachic kitchen with quartz counters, subway tile backsplash, modern soft close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dual gas/electric oven, extra pantry space, large island with sink, bar seating opening to family room with stylish fireplace and breakfast nook. Owner suite with bay window, bathroom with quartz counters, 2 vanities, beautifully tiled step-in shower, soaking tub, and walk-in closet with organizers. Spacious guest suite with mod bathroom plus French doors opening to courtyard. Private backyard with soothing water stream, extended alumna wood patio cover, lots of yard lights. Large laundry room with sink. Hunter Douglas drapes, plantation shutters. 5 Skylights. 2-car plus golf cart garage, storage cabinets. Sun City Palm Desert is a nationally renowned active adult community with golf courses, pools, tennis, pickle ball, bocce ball, restaurants, social & activity club
Sold for $755,000
Listed by: Bennion Deville Homes • Gayle Pietras • Contact: 760-636-8527
Bought with: Desert Sotheby's International Realty
$755,000
78937 Fountain Hills Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3beds
2,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$727,900 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$3,586 Estimated rent
Home value
$727,900
$684,000 - $779,000
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Modern soft close cabinetsPrivate backyardGated front courtyardBocce ballSpacious guest suiteGolf coursesStylish fireplace
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Listed by:
Gayle Pietras DRE #01365642 760-636-8527,
Bennion Deville Homes
Bought with:
Patricia O'Neal, DRE #01875410
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219101871DA
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: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Tray Ceiling(s), Furnished, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric, Family Room
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, See Remarks
- Fencing: Block
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers Timer
Details
- Parcel number: 748170033
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Details
- Builder model: Emerald
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, Game Room, Lake or Pond, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Other Courts, Other, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $390 monthly
- HOA name: Sun City Palm Desert Community Assoc.
- HOA phone: 760-345-4349
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $785,501
- Date on market: 10/25/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2023 | Sold | $755,000-0.5%$305/sqft |
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| 11/16/2023 | Pending sale | $759,000$307/sqft |
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| 10/30/2023 | Contingent | $759,000$307/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $759,000+78.6%$307/sqft |
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| 5/16/2017 | Sold | $425,000-5.3%$172/sqft |
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| 4/26/2017 | Pending sale | $449,000$182/sqft |
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| 1/17/2017 | Price change | $449,000-0.2%$182/sqft |
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| 11/10/2016 | Price change | $449,900-3.7%$182/sqft |
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| 6/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $467,000+1%$189/sqft |
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| 4/22/2005 | Sold | $462,500+9.1%$187/sqft |
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| 5/13/2004 | Sold | $424,000+54.2%$172/sqft |
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| 10/9/1998 | Sold | $275,000+27.9%$111/sqft |
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| 8/29/1995 | Sold | $215,000$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $785,501 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,869 +2.2% | $770,100 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,652 +56.1% | $755,000 +59.3% |
| 2023 | $6,183 +2.3% | $474,090 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,042 +2.3% | $464,796 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,907 +1.9% | $455,683 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,800 +1.9% | $451,011 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,693 +1.9% | $442,169 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,588 -21.1% | $433,500 -22% |
| 2017 | $7,078 | $555,471 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,078 +33.2% | $544,581 +32.8% |
| 2015 | $5,313 -0.2% | $410,000 |
| 2014 | $5,325 | $410,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $410,000 +4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $394,000 +5.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $375,000 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $394,000 -11.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $444,000 +6.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $418,000 -13.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $481,183 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $471,749 +9.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $432,480 +38.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $312,967 +7.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $291,831 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,408 +1.5% | $286,110 +2% |
| 2000 | $3,359 | $280,500 |
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Neighborhood: Sun City Palm Desert
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