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542 Mesquite Hls, Palm Desert, CA, 92260

3beds
4baths
6,623sqft
$7,900,000
$1,193price/sqft
$50,737/moest. monthly cost
$2,029,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Gracefully set beyond the Canyons 12th green and fairway, this Santa Barbara-style estate welcomes you through electric entry gates into a generous motor court surrounded by cantera stone accents, custom water features, and lush meticulous gardens. Sprawling across nearly an acre, this romantic setting leads to double glass doors with custom metalwork, opening into a stunning living room with travertine floors, masonry fireplace, elegant furnishings, and seamless access to outdoor living spaces. An intimate wet bar with wine cooler, refrigerator, icemaker, and custom cabinetry is easily accessed by both the living and dining areas.The dining room is designed for both intimate gatherings and larger parties, featuring a warm wood table and seating, beveled mirror, and chandelier, with convenient flow to the kitchen and outdoor spaces. The chef's kitchen offers full-size Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezer drawers, Dacor appliances, a 6-burner range, center island with sink and bar seating, Miele dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and an inviting morning room with direct access to the outdoor barbecue. Opens nicely to the family room.Indoor-outdoor living shines in the family room, where two disappearing walls of glass frame unobstructed views of the green, fairway, and San Gorgonio Mountains. Outside, enjoy resort-style amenities including a large masonry fireplace, multiple lounge areas, infinity-edge pool, spa, waterfall feature, and custom firepit.The master retreat offers a cozy lounge with fireplace, custom furnishings, electronic window treatments, and direct access to the pool, spa and private terrace. The spacious bath includes dual vanities, garden-view soaking tub, double-entry shower, dual lavs, and generous walk-in closets. A handsome den features rich wood paneling, coffered ceiling, custom cabinetry, and abundant natural light.Two guest suites provide luxurious accommodations--one within the main residence, with closet and full bath. The detached guest house includes a full bath, morning bar, walk-in closet, masonry fireplace and built-in window seat.Additional highlights include a 3-car plus golf cart garage with generous storage room, epoxy floors and A/C. Room to add 2nd guesthouse. Unobstructed golf course views, the orientation of this home provides seating to enjoy both sunrise and sunset. Quick golf cart access to Member amenities, such as the Clubhouse, Spa & Wellness Center. Furnished per inventory, excluding art and artifacts.

Getting Around

8
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
21
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
La Quinta Middle SchoolGrades 6-86.9 mi
9/10
Palm Desert High SchoolGrades 9-124.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2002

Materials

  • Roof: Clay,Other,Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Construction materials: Stone,Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Mediterranean
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Freezer,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Ice Maker,Microwave,Portable Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Bathroom

  • Features: Bidet,Bathtub,Soaking Tub,Separate Shower,Vanity

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/4 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Breakfast Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,See Remarks,Storage,Wired for Sound,Dressing Area,Utility Room,Walk-In Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Door features: Double Door Entry,French Doors,Sliding Doors
  • Window features: Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Stone
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas,Gas Starter,Guest Accommodations,Living Room,Masonry,Primary Bedroom,Outside,Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Forced Air,Fireplace(s),Natural Gas,Zoned
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Zoned

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 6,623 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen Island

Other

  • Features: Dressing Area

Other

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Pantry

  • Features: Walk-In Pantry

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 771380004
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Artwork,artifacts and personal items excluded

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Electric Heat,In Ground,Pebble,Waterfall
  • Patio & porch: Brick,Covered
  • Exterior features: Barbecue,Fire Pit
  • Spa features: Heated,In Ground,Private
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Desert,Golf Course,Mountain(s),Panoramic

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.98 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard,Close to Clubhouse,Corner Lot,Front Yard,Landscaped,On Golf Course,Planned Unit Development,Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3.5
  • Parking features: Circular Driveway,Direct Access,Driveway,Garage,Golf Cart Garage,Garage Door Opener,Guest
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3.5
  • Covered spaces: 3.5

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Heat Wave
Landslide
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Riverside County and California

Earthquake
Fire
Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $39,946$479,352
Home Insurance *$2,183$26,196
Property Taxes $7,188$86,256
Electricity $1,420$17,042
Total$50,737$608,844
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,739,554/yr
40% on housing$1,522,110/yr
45% on housing$1,352,986/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.3%
10.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,193This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 92260$395
Riverside County$300

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 92260$390
Riverside County$315

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-11-27Listed for sale$7,900,000
2011-06-25Sold$4,350,000
2010-11-05Listed for sale$5,500,000
2000-09-06Sold$985,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLorna Ball
BrokerageBighorn Properties, Inc.

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