48500 Opal Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Beth Cummins · CRMLS
MLS # 219153203DA · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 04:56 UTC
About this property
Welcome to your own private desert resort in The Summit, one of South Palm Desert's most desirable communities. Set on an oversized lot of nearly 0.4 acres, this beautifully reimagined single-level residence offers approximately 3,145 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an attached 3-car garage.Vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, skylights and abundant natural light create an impressive sense of openness throughout. Multiple living and entertaining spaces include a dramatic formal living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an expansive family room with a contemporary linear fireplace, and a spacious formal dining area. Hand-scraped wood flooring carries a rich, cohesive look throughout the home.The remodeled kitchen combines striking contemporary design with everyday functionality, featuring sleek two-tone cabinetry, quartz countertops, a professional-style gas range, an oversized island with generous seating and abundant storage. A glass-enclosed wine room adds an unexpected and sophisticated focal point.The spacious primary suite is complemented by a beautifully remodeled bath with dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub and an oversized glass-enclosed shower. Two additional bedrooms and updated guest baths provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests.Multiple sets of French doors create a seamless connection to the extraordinary backyard. Surrounded by mature palms and lush landscaping, the private grounds feature a resort-style pool with dramatic rock waterfalls, a raised spa, expansive lawn and numerous areas for relaxing and entertaining. A substantial covered patio offers outdoor living and dining spaces, an outdoor fireplace, ceiling fans and a wood-beamed pergola with cafA(c) lighting. Mountain views and thoughtfully designed landscape lighting transform the setting after sunset.Notable improvements include solar installed in 2023, HVAC systems and water heater replaced in 2020, a new pool and spa heater and wireless ScreenLogic controller added in 2021, and a variable-speed pool pump installed in 2022. The HOA includes Spectrum cable and internet. Fee-simple land completes this exceptional offering, capturing the very best of the Palm Desert lifestyle--spacious, private and designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219153203DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 3,145 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.39 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1988
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 11
Building
- Year built
- 1988
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 2
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Great Room, Living Room, Wine Cellar, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wine Cellar
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Decorative, Gas, Great Room, Living Room, Outside
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 9
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Electric Heat, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Covered
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Association amenities
- Other, Cable Tv
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $126.00
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Altus Schools Coachella Valley (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Palm Desert | 7–12 | 1.8 mi |
| George Washington Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 2.9 mi |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | 6–8 | 3.0 mi |
| Palm Desert High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | Not reported | 3.4 mi |
| Rancho Mirage Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Rancho Mirage | K–5 | 3.4 mi |
| James Earl Carter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | 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
- $1,895,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,895,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:59 | $1,895,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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