Wellcome! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and is ideally situated on a desirable corner lot. Enjoy southwest-facing exposure from the inviting front courtyard--perfect for capturing afternoon sun and mountain views. The living area offers a cozy fireplace, while the kitchen is designed with pull-out drawers for added convenience. The primary suite includes a large walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms, a full guest bath, and indoor laundry provide comfortable everyday living. Additional highlights include a newer AC and heating system, ensuring year-round comfort. Located in the desirable Watercolors 55+ community in the heart of the Desert, residents enjoy low HOA fees, a community pool and spa, and a clubhouse/meeting room. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, parks, and healthcare services. Watercolors is an income-restricted community. Buyer must occupy the property as a primary residence--no rentals, no cash purchases, and no investor buyers permitted. Financing must be secured through a lender familiar with the City of La Quinta Housing Authority program. This program includes a $103,000 silent second trust deed with the La Quinta Housing Authority (Buyer must be approved for $403k but you do not make payments on the silent second. So monthly payments are based on the $299k). Buyer must occupy the home as a primary residence--no rentals, no cash purchases, and no investors allowed. Buyers must meet income guidelines based on household size: 1 person 62,651 - 87,300: 2 people 71,601 - 99,750: 3 people 80,551 - 112,250: 4 people 89,501 - 124,700.
Sold for $398,000 on 10/21/25
Listing Provided by:
Justin Smith DRE #01934982 760-898-1978,
Equity Union
Bought with: Equity Union
$398,000
47788 Dancing Butterfly, La Quinta, CA 92253
3beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$397,900 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$3,009 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 08:16pm
Listing Provided by:
Justin Smith DRE #01934982 760-898-1978,
Equity Union
Bought with:
Justin Smith, DRE #01934982
Equity Union
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219131024DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Guest
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, In Ground
- Spa features: Community, In Ground
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Planned Unit Development
Details
- Parcel number: 600410060
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated Community
Community
- Community features: Gated, Pool
Senior living
- Senior community: Yes
Location
- Region: La Quinta
- Subdivision: Watercolors
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $304 monthly
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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