78649 Waterfall Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Listing broker / agent: Nelson Shelton & Associates · Victoria Aguilar · CRMLS
MLS # 26985441 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 01:57 UTC
About this property
Your Desert Retreat Awaits! Priced to Sell! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind home on an oversized corner lot priced to make updates and truly create your own home. Step outside to your own private oasis: a sparkling pool and spa complete with a soothing waterfall feature, perfect for lazy afternoons or entertaining under the desert sky. Inside, this 3-bedroom, 2.25-bath home offers an open-concept layout warmed by an electric fireplace the kind of space that instantly feels like home. A flexible bonus room with two closets works beautifully as a home office or den, while the second master suite offers a true private retreat, complete with sliding doors that open onto your own courtyard. Skylights throughout the laundry room and both bathrooms fill the home with natural light for a bright, airy feel all day long. Built for Smart, Easy Living. This home is efficient with solar panels on the roof and a tankless, on-demand water heater means lower utility bills year-round, and a 240-volt garage outlet is ready for your EV. Need extra storage? A staircase leads to a spacious attic area, ideal for keeping life organized. Low-maintenance, high-impact landscaping- the desert-landscaped yard delivers low upkeep allowing for more time to enjoy the lifestyle, less time on yard work. This is a community you'll love. Perfectly suited for retirement or active 55+ living, this home sits in a warm, welcoming community with a low HOA fee that even includes Spectrum TV. Between the pool, the spa, and the energy-smart upgrades, this property is comfort and value rolled into one schedule your showing today before it's gone! Priced to sell!
Property details
- MLS number
- 26985441
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,647 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.17 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1995
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 27
Building
- Year built
- 1995
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Heating
- Central
- Fireplace
- Den
- Laundry
- Inside, In Garage
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage
- Pool
- Association
- Spa
- Association
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $456.50
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Ridge Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 1.3 mi |
| Shadow Hills High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 9–12 | 1.4 mi |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 2.0 mi |
| James Monroe Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Bermuda Dunes | K–5 | 2.5 mi |
| Summit High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | Not reported | 3.1 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 3.2 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 3.7 mi |
| Carrillo Ranch Elementary (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
- $499,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $525,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $525,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-10-06 15:31 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 22:42 | $499,999 |
| Oct 2, 2026 05:51 | $525,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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