81840 Contento Street

La Quinta, CA
$ 899,900 Beds 4 Baths 3.5 Sq 3,147 Virtual Tour
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Experience desert living at its finest in this elegant 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom South La Quinta estate, complete with a private detached casita. Built in 2006 and offering approximately 3,150 sq. ft., this residence blends timeless architecture with refined finishes. Dramatic soaring ceilings, graceful archways, and numerous French doors create a seamless flow between indoor sophistication and outdoor serenity. Featuring a formal living room, formal dining room, and inviting family room off the kitchen with breakfast nook, the thoughtful floor plan offers exceptional space for both everyday living and entertaining.The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, and a butler's pantry designed for effortless hosting. Multiple gathering spaces provide both grand scale and intimate comfort, while the expansive primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious spa-inspired bath.Set on an oversized lot with abundant space to create the ultimate resort-style backyard, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to personalize and elevate an already stunning home. A comparable residence with a pool recently sold for approximately $1.1 million, making this thoughtfully priced offering an incredible value. Priced below recent comparable sales to reflect the opportunity for a pool and cosmetic modernization, this home allows the next owner to create their own vision while building immediate equity. Imagine transforming the backyard into a private desert oasis and updating the interiors to today's designer aesthetic--all while owning one of the most desirable floor plans in the neighborhood.Located within the gated community of Carmela, adjacent to the prestigious Madison Club, the low monthly HOA includes front yard landscaping, controlled access, a sports court, and a playground. Opportunities to own this sought-after floor plan are rare, and this exceptional home is being offered turnkey furnished. Don't miss your chance to secure one of South La Quinta's best values.Seller will contribute towards buyer rate-buydown!

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 899,900
  • City
  • La Quinta
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • RIVERSIDE
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • 313 -La Quinta South of HWY 111
  • Lot Size
  • 0.219995 Acres
  • Zip
  • 92253
  • Sqr Footage
  • 3,147
  • Year Built
  • 2006
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 219151041
Listed By: Jolie Leydekkers with Windermere Real Estate
Data Source: Palm Springs Regional Association of REALTORS® (GPSMLS)

Features

General

Sewer In,Connected and Paid
Heating Central
Parking Direct Entrance,Driveway,Garage Door Opener
Garage Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Garage Attached
View Yes
Levels One
Rooms Dining Room,Butler's Pantry,Living Room,Family Room
Area 313 -La Quinta South of HWY 111
Property SubType Single Family Residence
Gated Community Yes
Association Amenities Controlled Access,Sport Court,Playground
Senior Community No
Golf Course Within Development No
Building # of Stories 1

Interior Features

Fireplace Location Living Room
Flooring Carpet,Tile
Furnished Y/N Furnished
Fireplace Yes
Total Fireplaces 1
Cooling Air Conditioning
Fireplace Features Decorative,Gas
SqFt Source Assessor

Exterior Features

Lot Description Back Yard,Private,Landscaped,Front Yard
Pool No
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size 9583.00
View Type Mountain(s)
Spa/Hot Tub No
Land Lease Type Fee Simple

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Palm Desert, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA, or jumbo loans.

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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/4/2026 Listed $979,000
8/20/2026 9% - $899,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 92253

Price
AVG $1.68M
$900K
Year Built
AVG 2003
2006
Visits
AVG 61
13
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®

81840 Contento Street La Quinta, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $899900 with 3147 sqft and a lot size of 0.219995 Acres Acre(s). 81840 Contento Street La Quinta has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 2006. The property's zip code is 92253 which is in La Quinta, CA

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