51520 Avenida Montezuma
La Quinta, CA 92253
Listing broker / agent: Southland Homes · WALID ZAFARI · 714-234-8484 · CRMLS
MLS # IV26188197 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 00:30 UTC
About this property
Investment opportunity in the heart of La Quinta! This Spanish-style home offers an exciting value-add opportunity for an investor looking to acquire and improve a property in one of the Coachella Valley's most sought-after destinations. Featuring mountain views, a wine cellar, and classic Spanish-style character, the home provides a unique foundation for renovation and long-term potential. Located in La Quinta Cove, the property is ideally positioned near world-class golf, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, and the Empire Polo Club, home to major events including Coachella and Stagecoach. The area's year-round appeal, combined with significant seasonal and event-driven demand, makes this an attractive location for an investor looking to hold and capitalize on the property's potential. Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities this property has to offer. Short sale subject to lender approval. Property is being sold in its present condition and requires work. Buyer to conduct their own due diligence regarding property condition, permits, zoning, rental restrictions, short-term rental regulations, and potential uses.
Property details
- MLS number
- IV26188197
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 2,144 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.24 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2000
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 1
Building
- Year built
- 2000
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Wine Cellar
- Interior features
- Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, Ceiling Fans, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Community features
- Curbs
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Desert Sands Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 0.5 mi |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| La Quinta Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 1.8 mi |
| La Quinta High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 9–12 | 3.3 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 3.7 mi |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 3.8 mi |
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 3.9 mi |
| Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio | K–6 | 4.0 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
- $699,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $699,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:48 | $699,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in La Quinta
Active residential homes for sale in La Quinta, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
48 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-20 01:15 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.
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