Sun City Palm Desert - Emerald. Are you home or are you on vacation? This is a rare opportunity to own a home in one of Sun City's best locations. Sitting elevated over the 1st and 2nd fairways with 180 degrees views that look beyond multiple fairways, culminating with the snowcapped peaks of Mt. San Jacinto and Mt. San Gorgonio. The oversized rear yard features a fully automated salt-water, pebbletec pool & spa, expansive aggregate concrete patio, electric shades and lush desert landscaping including towering palm trees. A gated front courtyard and double door entry provide curb appeal. Inside, there are 3 full bedrooms, all ensuite. 24' diagonally laid tile is throughout. 12ft coffered ceilings are in the greatroom and foyer (w/up lighting). 10ft ceilings are elsewhere. Shutters are on most windows. The kitchen features a large island with breakfast bar, cabinets with pullout shelves, and double wall ovens. The primary suite has a bay slider to the pool desk and has been expanded with a 2nd large walk-in custom closet and an adjacent executive office with French doors to the rear patio. The executive office includes shaker cabinets and a desk with quartz countertop. The remodeled spa-like primary suite bathroom features shaker cabinets, upgraded dual sinks and fixtures, quartz counter and custom tile shower with rimless glass enclosure. The extended guest suite has French doors to the front courtyard. There is a 2nd office built-into the service area. The 2+ golf cart garage has its own AC. The home is equipped with dual AC that is accessorized with a humidifier and air purification.
Sold for $949,000 on 05/07/25
Listing Provided by:
Michael Horne DRE #01701660 760-779-4495,
Compass,
Robert Horne DRE #01258187 760-779-4495,
Compass
$949,000
78526 Gorham Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3beds
2,432sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$946,100 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$4,100 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 07, 2025 at 11:53am
Listing Provided by:
Michael Horne DRE #01701660 760-779-4495,
Compass,
Robert Horne DRE #01258187 760-779-4495,
Compass
Bought with:
Fred Solomon, DRE #01026823
Solomon Financial Mortgage
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219125090DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,432 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Golf Cart Garage, Side By Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, Pebble, Private, Salt Water
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 10,454 sqft
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, On Golf Course, Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers Timer
Details
- Parcel number: 748220013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Details
- Builder model: Emerald
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated Community, 24 Hour Security
Community
- Community features: Golf, Gated
Senior living
- Senior community: Yes
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
- Subdivision: Sun City
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $374 monthly
- Amenities included: Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Security, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
- Second HOA fee: $43 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan