79268 Rose Dawn
La Quinta, CA 92253
Listing broker / agent: Desert Sotheby's International Realty · Cody Hancock · CRMLS
MLS # 219154102DA · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 06:38 UTC
About this property
Turnkey furnished at asking price and ready to enjoy from day one, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an exceptionally easy path to homeownership in Watercolors, a gated 55+ community in La Quinta. Thoughtfully arranged for comfortable everyday living, the bright and open interior features vaulted ceilings, a welcoming living room with fireplace, and an easy connection between the kitchen, dining, and main gathering spaces. Furnishings are included at asking price, creating a true move-in-ready opportunity without the added expense or inconvenience of furnishing a home after closing. The flexible three-bedroom floor plan provides space for overnight guests, a home office, hobbies, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. An attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience and additional storage, while the home's manageable footprint makes it equally appealing for full-time desert living or buyers looking to simplify into a lower-maintenance residence. Beyond the home, Watercolors offers a relaxed desert lifestyle with a gated entrance, community pool, spa, and clubhouse, all within convenient reach of La Quinta's shopping, dining, recreation, healthcare, and everyday amenities. Combining a desirable La Quinta location, community amenities, and the added value of being offered furnished at asking price, this is an opportunity to move in, settle down, and start enjoying the desert lifestyle right away. Watercolors is a moderate-income development under the La Quinta Housing Authority Watercolors Senior Housing Program. Buyer must qualify for an appropriate mortgage loan and meet the City's moderate-income qualification requirements. Buyer must provide a minimum 3% down payment from buyer's own funds, with a maximum down payment of 20% of the sales price. The property carries an existing $48,000 La Quinta Housing Authority silent second trust deed loan, which the qualified purchaser assumes for the remainder of its 45-year term ending February 2052. Property must be owner-occupied as the buyer's primary residence; no rentals or cash purchases permitted. 2026 combined gross household income requirements: 1 person: $68,901-$89,450; 2 people: $78,751-$102,250; 3 people: $88,601-$115,250; 4 people: $98,401-$127,800. Buyer eligibility and financing are subject to approval under La Quinta Housing Authority program requirements.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219154102DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,337 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2007
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 2007
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Furnished
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Assigned, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, In Ground
- Spa
- Community, In Ground
- Lot features
- Planned Unit Development
- Lot size source
- Assessor
Utilities & community
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Community features
- Gated, Pool
- Association amenities
- Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Pet Restrictions, Cable Tv
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $316.00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 9–12 | 0.8 mi |
| La Quinta Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 1.1 mi |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 1.3 mi |
| James Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 2.2 mi |
| Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio | K–6 | 2.2 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
- $415,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $415,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 21:40 | $415,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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