78185 Jalousie Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Listing broker / agent: HomeSmart · Julie Lynn Warner · CRMLS
MLS # 219152014PS · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 14:59 UTC
About this property
Own one of the most coveted floor plans in the award-winning, active-adult community of Sun City Palm Desert. Located just a short distance from the Mountain View Clubhouse on a rare, oversized lot. This spectacular 3-bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bathroom, Emerald ''Estate'' model, balances privacy with outdoor entertaining. This home as great curb appeal. The gated front courtyard double doors welcome you into a luxurious interior defined by premium upgrades. High coffered ceilings, plantation shutters, custom flooring, and elegant skylights create a bright, comfortable ambiance. The open-concept layout draws you into a sprawling kitchen and family room hub, fully transformed with slab granite counters, a large chef's island with a vegetable sink, white cabinetry, double wall ovens, a farmhouse sink and a sunny breakfast nook. Retreat to the private master suite, complete with a bay window looking out to the yard, a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath featuring a soaking tub, frameless glass shower, double sinks and a sit down vanity area. Your guests will enjoy ultimate luxury in the extended junior suite which could function as an attached casita with private French-door access to the front courtyard and a full bath. A spacious third bedroom features a flexible, dual-access, en-suite half bath. A dedicated office/hobby room with extensive built-in cabinetry provides the perfect remote workspace. The expansive backyard oasis takes full advantage of the oversized lot, with mature desert landscaping, fruit trees, and a custom patio with an Alumawood overhang spanning the back of the home. The extended 2-car plus golf cart garage completes this rare offering with built-in storage cabinets, a utility sink, and the laundry zone. One A/C is approximately 2-3 years old, serviced Sept. 2026. Roof repaires and maintenance done October 2026. irrigation valves and new water pressure regulator. Live the ultimate desert resort lifestyle today!
Property details
- MLS number
- 219152014PS
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,029 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1996
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Listing
- Days on market
- 49
Building
- Year built
- 1996
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Building stories
- 1
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Family Room, Great Room, Other
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Tray Ceilings, High Ceilings
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Lot features
- Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Planned Unit Development
- Lot size source
- Assessor
Utilities & community
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- 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 Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Pet Restrictions, Tennis Courts, Trails, Cable Tv
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Desert Ridge Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 1.6 mi |
| Shadow Hills High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 9–12 | 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 | 2.7 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 2.8 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 3.1 mi |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 3.8 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
- $559,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $565,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $565,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-06 16:44 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 23:52 | $559,900 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:49 | $565,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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