81579 Rancho Santana Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253
Listing broker / agent: California Lifestyle Realty · Mary Williams · CRMLS
MLS # 219147611DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 17:44 UTC
About this property
Great opportunity to capture this amazing value and new price! Enjoy refined desert living in this beautifully designed single-story Lennar home in Rancho Santana, where comfort, style, and a prime location come together effortlessly. Offering 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a versatile bonus room or office, and 2,977 square feet of interior living space, the home is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and easy entertaining. A private attached casita with its own ensuite bath provides a comfortable retreat for guests. Beyond the custom iron gate, the light-filled interior welcomes you with an open, inviting feel. At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen features a large granite island, stainless steel appliances, a butler's pantry, and a wet bar with a beverage cooler. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the expansive family room, creating an ideal space for gathering with family and friends.The beautifully landscaped backyard is set against the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains and centers around a lovely pool, creating a serene and picturesque outdoor setting.With generous open space for entertaining, the backyard is perfect for lounging, swimming, hosting guests, or simply taking in the magnificent views.Located within the private gated community of Rancho Santana, this home offers a desirable lifestyle surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds, expansive greenbelts, walking and biking trails, picnic areas, and sweeping southern mountain views. Its exceptional location places you just moments from Old Town La Quinta where dining, shopping, art festivals, and popular farmer's market abound. Surrounded by Championship golf and short distance from Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Whether you are a full time, part time, or investor, this home offers convenient access to the very best of La Quinta. Furnishings Available outside of escrow.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219147611DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 2,977 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2006
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 145
Building
- Year built
- 2006
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Spanish
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Den, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Bar, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Stone, Vinyl
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Great Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Driveway
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, In Ground, Private, Tile
- Patio / porch
- Concrete
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Stucco Wall
- Property outlook
- Peek A Boo, Pool
Utilities & community
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Community features
- Gated
- Association amenities
- Other, Picnic Area
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $230.00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella | 7–8 | 1.0 mi |
| Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio | K–6 | 1.3 mi |
| Westside Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Thermal | K–6 | 2.1 mi |
| Imagine Schools, Riverside County (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Coachella | Not reported | 2.1 mi |
| Coral Mountain Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella | K–6 | 2.4 mi |
| Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| La Quinta Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 2.9 mi |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 2.9 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
- $789,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $889,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $829,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-04 21:26 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 04:35 | $789,000 |
| Oct 2, 2026 08:47 | $829,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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