53686 Avenida Velasco
La Quinta, CA 92253
Listing broker / agent: Cool Digs · T.J. McCaa · CRMLS
MLS # 219154570DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 19:22 UTC
About this property
PRIVACY and SERENITY Co-exist at this TIMELESS ''Zen-esque'' MID CENTURY Retreat, Elevated on a DOUBLE LOT w/a CASITA. Truly one of a Kind, Move-in Ready, TURNKEY FURNISHED and HIGHER in the Cove with Jaw Dropping Views of the Santa Rosa Mountains from both Front and Back. Once inside the Gate, a Koi Pond Establishes a RELAXING and MAGICAL Tone for the Balance of the Tour. The Floor Plan has an Abundance of Natural Light and You'll Appreciate a Generous Kitchen with Granite and Quartz, Viking Oven, Samsung Bespoke Refrigerator, Artfully Decorated w/Tile and Wood Flooring Throughout, a Sunroom, a Bonus Room and a Detached Pool/Art Room. PLUS an Attached Casita has a Bedroom, a Full Bath and a Separate Entrance, a Rare Feature for the LQ Cove, Perfect for a Rental, Aging Parent or... Other Notable Features are Numerous Conversation Areas Throughout, an XL Pool w/Spa, and an Expansive Lot for Outdoor Enjoyment Amongst the Views. There is a Stationary RV w/Hook-ups that has been used for Additional Guests or a Kid's Play Area and a BBQ Area to Envy. Solar Panels Provide Relief from the Heat while the Pool Chiller Assists in the Summer. Truly a Triple Option of Opportunity; a Primary Residence, a Vacation Getaway -or- a Fantastic Rental Opportunity that could be Ready for Revenue! BONUS: No HOA's, Close to Hiking/Biking Trails & Minutes from Shopping and Dining in Old Town, Golfing, the Polo/Concert Grounds and all that the Desert has to Offer!
Property details
- MLS number
- 219154570DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 5 Baths
- Living area
- 1,840 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1959
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 0
Building
- Year built
- 1959
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Flat
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Other
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Solar
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Window Units
- Fireplace
- Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, Electric Heat, In Ground, Private, Tile
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Exterior features
- Koi Pond
- Lot features
- Two To Five Units Acre, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Brick
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Panoramic, Pool
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Schools reported in the listing
- Elementary school
- Truman
- Middle / junior school
- La Quinta
- High school
- La Quinta
- High school district
- Desert Sands Unified
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Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 2.3 mi |
| La Quinta Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 2.4 mi |
| Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio | K–6 | 4.1 mi |
| La Quinta High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 9–12 | 4.1 mi |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 4.7 mi |
| Westside Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Thermal | K–6 | 4.7 mi |
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 4.7 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
- $895,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $895,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 18:30 | $895,000 |
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