79285 Desert Crest
La Quinta, CA 92253
Listing broker / agent: Equity Union · Jack Kassabian · 818-335-3995 · CRMLS
MLS # GD26220949 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:53 UTC
About this property
SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE AT 5% INTEREST WITH 20% DOWN!! Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a premium corner lot in North La Quinta’s desirable Topaz neighborhood with NO HOA! The bright, open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, modern flooring, and a renovated chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and extended backsplash. Spacious living and dining areas feature a cozy gas fireplace, while both bathrooms offer stylish contemporary upgrades. The private resort-style backyard boasts a stunning infinity-edge pool with tanning shelf, in-pool seating, and integrated spa, plus a custom outdoor BBQ kitchen, large fire pit, and breathtaking unobstructed mountain views. Minutes from Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Highway 111, shopping, dining, parks, and premier golf courses. Ideal as a primary residence, desert retreat, or potential seasonal rental. Complete with a 2-car garage. Seller financing subject to negotiated terms and seller approval.
Property details
- MLS number
- GD26220949
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,428 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1996
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 2
Building
- Year built
- 1996
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gas Heat, Heated, Pebble, Private, Waterfall
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Masonry
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- ABC Unified
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 0.3 mi |
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 0.4 mi |
| La Quinta High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 9–12 | 0.4 mi |
| Summit High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | Not reported | 1.4 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
| James Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| Indio Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 1.8 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
- $684,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $684,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 12:50 | $684,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in La Quinta
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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