This original La Quinta Cove Spanish Casita, one of only about 60 historic homes built in the Cove in the 1930s. This unique casita is located on a corner right next to the mountains and across Montezuma Street from the biking/hiking trail. The home has been remodeled recently in keeping with the history of the property. Both the front and back gardens are enclosed by stucco walls and the front patio is a great place to enjoy the morning sun. The kitchen opens via two double glass doors onto the back patio which has a saltwater (unheated) pool, gas grill, table for ten and a covered lounge area. It's a beautiful and tranquil space to enjoy your desert lifestyle.The living room still has the original fireplace. The primary bedroom has direct access to the back patio and a view of the mountain and an en suite bath with handpainted tile made in the American Southwest. The guest bedrooms are in a jack and jill formation, sharing a remodeled bathroom. One guest bedroom looks out onto the pool area. AC and heat is provided by ductless mini splits in each room. Gorgeous Minka Aire ceiling fans in each bedroom and the living area. The remodeled kitchen has a Bertazzoni induction range and a Viking refrigerator/freezer, Kitchen Aid dishwasher. Gorgeous palo verde and olive trees protect your privacy and there are citrus trees inside the front patio. Walk to Old Town La Quinta. In April the Coachella Music festival is just ten minutes away.
Sold for $844,000 on 03/13/25
Listing Provided by:
Joseph Bentley DRE #01082626 760-965-4200,
The Agency
$844,000
51991 Avenida Morales, La Quinta, CA 92253
3beds
1,168sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$837,900 Zestimate®
$723/sqft
$2,884 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2025 at 05:23pm
Listing Provided by:
Joseph Bentley DRE #01082626 760-965-4200,
The Agency
Bought with:
Bryan Garrity, DRE #01501862
Engel & Volkers Dana Point
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219121219DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Storage, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 4,792 sqft
- Features: Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 773151010
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Clay
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: La Quinta
- Subdivision: La Quinta Cove
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional