Retirement living at its best in this 55 and older gated retirement community in South La Quinta. Newly renovated popular Monterey model with a pool, spa, detached casita and a large courtyard with a fountain. New upgrades done in 2024 include a casita air conditioner, luxury vinyl plank flooring in all rooms, interior paint, exterior deck painting, 5 inch baseboards, new toilets, stainless steel ceiling fans, and all new lighting. The pool and spa underwent a new pebble finish and a new skimmer. South facing back yard with a nice view of Martinez Mountain, a large entertaining area with a fireplace and a built in barbecue/bar. A chef's dream kitchen with a Viking range, Fischer Pakel 2 drawer dishwasher and a GE refrigerator. The front loading washer and dryer and 80 inch 4K TV are included. The master bedroom has the 2' window pop-out for addition room and a large walk-in closet with custom white cabinets. The garage has a 4' extension with lots of overhead storage. The monthly HOA dues include front yard landscaping, trash pick-up, cable TV including premium movie channels, high speed internet, use of all pickleball, tennis and bocce ball courts, use of both pools, gym, both clubhouses, clubhouse patio and barbeque areas. For an additional fee you can enjoy a beautiful newly renovated 18 hole golf course, art classes, water aerobics, work-out classes, private clubs, and regular special events such as line dancing, karaoke, comedy shows, magic shows and many themed event parties. Buyer to pay the Reserve Replenishment Assessment fee of approximately $3,570.
Sold for $640,000
Listed by: Countryside Properties • Valerie Thompson • Contact: 661-755-7600
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate
$640,000
81859 Prism Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253
3beds
1,965sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$637,200 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$5,102 Estimated rent
Home value
$637,200
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Detached casitaNew toiletsInviting poolInterior paintExterior deck paintingStainless steel ceiling fans
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Listed by:
Valerie Thompson DRE #01140283 661-755-7600,
Countryside Properties
Bought with:
Billy Meraz, DRE #02009353
Windermere Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219122085DA
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: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Entry/Foyer, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Other, Retreat, Utility Room, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Shutters, Tinted Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room, See Through
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,965 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Deck
- Exterior features: Barbecue
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Gunite, Electric Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Private
- Spa features: Community, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pool
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Planned Unit Development, Paved, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 764360065
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder model: Monterey
- Builder name: Shea Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Gated, Pool
- Security: Gated Community, 24 Hour Security
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: Trilogy
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Sport Court, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Golf Course, Game Room, Lake or Pond, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Other Courts, Barbecue, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Cable TV
- HOA fee: $595 monthly
- HOA name: Trilogy Maintenance Association
- HOA phone: 760-702-3017
Location
- Region: La Quinta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $326/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $337,746
- Annual tax amount: $5,241
- Date on market: 1/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Submit
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer and dryer 80' flat panel TV.
- Exclusions: Furniture and artwork.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $665,000+3.9%$338/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $640,000-3.8%$326/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Contingent | $665,000$338/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219122085 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Price change | $665,000-2.9%$338/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Price change | $684,950-2.1%$349/sqft |
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| 2/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,950$356/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Contingent | $699,950$356/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,950+64.7%$356/sqft |
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| 5/31/2018 | Sold | $425,000-7.4%$216/sqft |
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| 4/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $459,000$234/sqft |
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| 3/31/2018 | Pending sale | $459,000$234/sqft |
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| 3/9/2018 | Price change | $459,000-4.2%$234/sqft |
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| 9/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $479,000-4%$244/sqft |
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| 5/20/2017 | Listing removed | $499,000$254/sqft |
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| 12/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $499,000+42.6%$254/sqft |
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| 11/19/2010 | Sold | $350,000+1.5%$178/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #21411192 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2010 | Listed for sale | $344,800+10.9%$175/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #21411192 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2010 | Sold | $310,950-5.1%$158/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2004 | Sold | $327,500$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,241 +8.2% | $337,746 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,845 +2.1% | $331,125 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,743 +3.1% | $324,633 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,601 +2.4% | $318,268 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,492 +1.1% | $312,028 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,442 -26.5% | $308,830 -28.8% |
| 2019 | $6,047 +7.7% | $433,500 +10% |
| 2018 | $5,613 -0.3% | $394,086 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,630 | $386,360 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,630 +7.7% | $378,785 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,230 +0.5% | $373,098 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,206 | $365,791 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $364,140 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $357,000 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $350,000 -11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $397,003 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $397,948 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $390,146 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $382,497 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $374,998 +12.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $333,846 |
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Neighborhood: 92253
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