81650 Rancho Santana Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253
Listing broker / agent: Bennion Deville Homes · John Miller · CRMLS
MLS # 219153925DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 07:54 UTC
About this property
Sophisticated desert living awaits in this beautifully appointed residence within the gated community of Rancho Santana. Offering nearly 2,800 square feet with three spacious ensuite bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home combines refined finishes, generous living spaces, and exceptional indoor-outdoor appeal. An inviting open-concept floor plan is enhanced by wood-look ceramic tile flooring, custom window treatments, elegant granite surfaces, upgraded appliances, and thoughtfully placed recessed lighting throughout. The gourmet kitchen offers abundant workspace, a walk-in pantry, and seamless connection to the main living and dining areas, while a wet bar with wine refrigerator adds an ideal touch for entertaining and a skylight brings natural light into the laundry room. The private backyard is designed for relaxed desert living, featuring a large saltwater PebbleTec lap pool, spa, and water feature. A separate side patio creates an intimate retreat beneath a vine-covered patio structure, where seasonal table grapes and a charming fountain provide a beautiful setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or evening cocktails. Additional highlights include three-car garage parking, low-maintenance landscaping, exceptional bedroom privacy, and select furnishings and appliances remaining with the home. Ideally located just minutes from the Empire Polo Club, Old Town La Quinta, shopping, dining, and some of the Coachella Valley's most desirable attractions, with low HOA dues completing this exceptional Rancho Santana offering.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219153925DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,782 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2006
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 2006
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Den, Family Room, Living Room, Other, Pantry, Retreat, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Gas
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Tandem
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Above Ground, In Ground, Pebble, Waterfall
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Covered
- Lot features
- Landscaped, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Pool
Utilities & community
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Community features
- Gated
- Association amenities
- Management
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $223.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella | 7–8 | 0.9 mi |
| Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio | K–6 | 1.3 mi |
| Imagine Schools, Riverside County (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Coachella | Not reported | 2.0 mi |
| Westside Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Thermal | K–6 | 2.1 mi |
| Coral Mountain Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella | K–6 | 2.3 mi |
| Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| NOVA Academy - Coachella (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella | 9–12 | 2.9 mi |
| La Quinta Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 2.9 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $799,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $799,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 18:17 | $799,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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