78902 Fountain Hills Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Listing broker / agent: HomeSmart · Julie Lynn Warner · CRMLS
MLS # 219154556PS · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:28 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this beautifully appointed Fostoria floor plan. This thoughtfully designed living space sits on a prime private lot within the gated resort community of Sun City Palm Desert. Featuring 3 bedrooms, including a detached casita, and 3 bathrooms. This versatile residence is designed to accommodate full or part time living with the option for comfortable guest stays. A gated front courtyard offers an elegant arrival, accented by an Alumawood patio cover - an ideal setting for alfresco dining for your Casita guests. The spacious great room is filled with natural light and includes transom windows and 10 ft. ceilings. The kitchen features generous cabinetry, granite counters and a center island while adjacent dining and living areas are designed for relaxed gatherings. The primary suite serves as a peaceful sanctuary with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. An additional guest bedroom houses a Murphy bed and can also be used for an office with access to the nearby full bathroom for convenience. The detached casita is appointed with tile flooring, a mini refrigerator, a generously sized closet, and a large frameless shower. Step outside to a sunny, nicely landscaped back yard which includes an extended patio with both sitting and dining areas allowing for year-round enjoyment. Sun City Palm Desert residents enjoy world-class amenities including championship golf courses, expansive clubhouses, fitness centers, pools and spas, tennis and pickleball courts, social clubs, and a vibrant calendar of activities.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219154556PS
- Status
- Coming Soon
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,840 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.19 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1995
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 0
Building
- Year built
- 1995
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Den, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, High Ceilings, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Lot features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers
- Lot size source
- Assessor
Utilities & community
- Community features
- Golf, Gated
- Association amenities
- Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Golf Course, Game Room, Lake Or Pond, Meeting Room, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Tennis Courts, Trails
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $422.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $45.00
- Additional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Ridge Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Shadow Hills High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 1.8 mi |
| James Monroe Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Bermuda Dunes | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| Summit High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | Not reported | 2.8 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 2.9 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 3.3 mi |
| Carrillo Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 3.5 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
- $539,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $539,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 06:14 | $539,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Palm Desert
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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Calculated 2026-10-19 10:15 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.