81580 Rancho Santana Dr, La Quinta, CA, 92253
About This Home
Designed for comfortable desert living and effortless entertaining, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,782 square feet of living space on an 8,712-square-foot lot in the gated community of Rancho Santana. Inside, a flexible front living room—currently used as a formal dining room—opens to a private courtyard. The courtyard is also accessible from the family room and second bedroom, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection throughout the home. The open-concept great room features abundant natural light, a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and a wet bar that's perfect for entertaining. All three bedrooms include en suite bathrooms, including a casita-style bedroom with its own private entrance, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a home office. The backyard features a covered patio with plenty of room to add a pool and create your own private oasis. At this attractive price point, adding a pool is an excellent opportunity to enhance both your lifestyle and the home's long-term value. A digital rendering of a possible pool design is included in the photo gallery to help buyers envision the backyard's full potential. Additional highlights include a three-car garage, with the third bay ideal for a golf cart, extra storage, or bonus space, move-in ready condition, and the option to purchase the home furnished—making it an excellent full-time residence, vacation home, or seasonal rental (30-day minimum). Rancho Santana residents enjoy a private park, playground, walking trails, and bocce ball courts, all within a beautifully maintained gated community.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Spanish Tile
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Double Oven,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Gas Oven,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Water Heater,Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub,Dual Sinks,Granite Counters,Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures,Linen Closet,Soaking Tub,Separate Shower,Walk-In Shower
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Pantry,All Bedrooms Down,Bedroom on Main Level,Entrance Foyer,Main Level Primary,Primary Suite,Walk-In Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window features: Blinds,Plantation Shutters,Screens
- Flooring: Tile
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Fireplace(s),Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Zoned
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,782 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Walk-In Pantry
Master Bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 779390051
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Furnishings are negotiable
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Concrete,Covered,Patio
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Lot size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Desert Back,Desert Front,Front Yard,Sprinklers In Rear,Sprinklers In Front,Lawn,Landscaped,Street Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Direct Access,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Golf Cart Garage,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
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
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Riverside County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,893 | $46,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $215 | $2,580 |
| Property Taxes | $892 | $10,704 |
| Electricity | $596 | $7,158 |
| Total | $5,596 | $67,152 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Listed for sale | $769,999 |
| 2026-05-18 | Price change | $4,000 |
| 2026-02-24 | Listed for rent | $4,275 |
| 2025-09-30 | Listing removed | $4,275 |
| 2025-07-07 | Price change | $4,275 |
| 2025-06-03 | Price change | $4,450 |
| 2025-05-06 | Listed for rent | $4,650 |
| 2023-09-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-06-02 | Listed for rent | $4,000 |
| 2023-03-20 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-01-12 | Listed for rent | $4,500 |
| 2022-08-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-06-11 | Price change | $4,000 |
| 2022-05-06 | Price change | $4,500 |
| 2022-05-04 | Price change | $4,800 |
| 2022-04-13 | Price change | $5,000 |
| 2022-04-05 | Price change | $5,500 |
| 2022-01-12 | Listed for rent | $7,500 |
| 2021-09-21 | Sold | $620,000 |
| 2021-09-15 | Pending sale | $649,000 |
| 2021-08-16 | Contingent | $649,000 |
| 2021-08-08 | Listed for sale | $649,000 |
| 2021-07-28 | Contingent | $649,000 |
| 2021-07-24 | Price change | $649,000 |
| 2021-07-17 | Listed for sale | $675,000 |
| 2020-07-07 | Sold | $433,000 |
| 2016-11-03 | Sold | $413,500 |
| 2006-09-27 | Sold | $450,000 |
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