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81840 Contento Street

La Quinta, CA 92253
  • $979,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 5 Days
  • MLS #: 219151041
New On Site 5 Days Ago
UPDATED: 32 min ago
$979,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.22
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,147
    SQFT
  • $311
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
2006
County:

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Description

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.

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81840 Contento Street La Quinta, CA 92253

  • Price: $979,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 5 Days
  • Updated: 32 min ago
  • MLS #: 219151041
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.22
Acres
3,147
SQFT
$311
$/SQFT
2006
Built
Neighborhood:
Carmela
County:
Riverside
Area:
313 -La Quinta South Of Hwy 111
Property Description
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.
Exterior Features

Garage Yes Garage Description Attached Irrigation Sprinkler System Levels One Lot Description Back YardPrivateLandscapedFront Yard Parking Direct EntranceDrivewayGarage Door Opener Parking Total Covered Spaces 0.00 Pool No Total Carport Spaces 0.00 Total Parking Spaces 3.00 View Yes View Type Mountain(s)

Interior Features

Cooling Type Air Conditioning Fireplace Yes Fireplace Features DecorativeGas Flooring CarpetTile Furnished Furnished Heating Central Rooms Dining RoomButler's PantryLiving RoomFamily Room Total Fireplaces 1

Property Features

Association Total Monthly Fees 350.00 Cross Streets Monroe Gated Community Yes Golf Course Within Development No Land Lease Type Fee Listing Terms ConventionalVA LoanFHACash Property Attached Detached No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Sale Type Standard Security Gated Community Senior Community No Sewer InConnected and Paid Short Term Rentals No Spa Hot Tub No Sprinklers Yes Tax Mello Roos Unknown Will Consider Lease No

Listing information © 2026 California Desert Association of Realtors.
Listing provided courtesy of Jolie Leydekkers of Windermere Real Estate: (760) 660-6444.
©2026 California Desert Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The John Jay Group - Bennion Deville Homes. Based on information from the California Desert Association of Realtors as of 2026-08-09T15:35:17.12. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker of MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listing by the office/agent presenting the information.

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