79799 Derek Alan Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253
Listing broker / agent: HomeSmart · Barbara Bowen · CRMLS
MLS # 219152157DA · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 04:47 UTC
About this property
RENAISSANCE GATED COMMUNITY! Must see! Beautiful pool home located in a desirable La Quinta. Just minutes away from premier shopping, dining, and world-class golf and schools. Enjoy partial mountain views from the backyard while experiencing a home that has been extensively upgraded and thoughtfully enhanced. This residence blends modern design with resort style living, offering a move in ready property designed for comfort and style. Nearly every element inside and outside of the home has been enhanced between 2024-2025, creating a beautifully refreshed and inviting living space. The home features elegant Venetian plaster finishes, Voysey 'Passion Flower' wall paper in kitchen , brand-new tile flooring and carpet throughout. A stunning custom fireplace, and open-concept layout that flows seamlessly to the backyard including all dual pane windows. Fresh water shell highlights in primary bath and alcoves in bedroom. Extra large primary closet. The outdoor space offers a resort-style pool with a Baha tanning shelf, swim up stools, spa and fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and iAuqualink. An inviting dining room are perfect for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying the desert lifestyle. Custom wall to wall cabinets in the 3 car garage with a swamp cooler and mini split A/C, and doggy park. Over $250,000.00 in upgrades in 2025.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219152157DA
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,616 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.19 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2004
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Listing
- Days on market
- 7
Building
- Year built
- 2004
- Year built source
- See Remarks
- Architectural style
- Contemporary
- Building stories
- 1
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Other
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Attic, Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Retreat, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Living Room, Outside, See Through
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 5
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Electric Heat, In Ground, Pebble, Waterfall
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Community features
- Gated
- Association amenities
- Other
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $216.00
- 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 Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio | K–6 | 1.5 mi |
| La Quinta High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 9–12 | 1.8 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 2.0 mi |
| James Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 2.2 mi |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 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
- $948,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $948,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 13:14 | $948,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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