Welcome to the Portofino model at Sun City Palm Desert - a residence that perfectly blends elegance, comfort, and resort-style living. Enter through a charming gated courtyard into a grand foyer and expansive living room featuring soaring 12-foot ceilings and a cozy double-sided fireplace. Custom window coverings complement the architectural design, allowing natural light to filter throughout the home while maintaining privacy and style. The thoughtfully designed kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring granite countertops, a spacious breakfast bar, double wall ovens, and a large skylight that bathes the area in soft, natural light. Adjacent to the kitchen, the formal dining room boasts sophisticated coffered ceilings, creating an inviting atmosphere for both casual and formal gatherings. This spacious home offers two generously sized guest suites, each equipped with mirrored wardrobe doors and private en-suite bathrooms--providing comfort and privacy for visiting family or friends. The luxurious primary suite serves as a serene retreat, complete with direct access to the back patio, dual walk-in closets with custom built-in storage, and a tranquil sitting area ideal for relaxation or reading. The spa-inspired primary bathroom is designed for comfort and style, offering dual vanities, a dedicated sitting vanity, a large stall shower, and an oversized soaking tub framed by a distinctive glass block wall that enhances both privacy and natural light. Additional features include a two-car garage with separate golf cart parking, and a beautifully landscaped, south-facing backyard. Enjoy year-round outdoor living with an extended patio, multiple seating areas, and a sparkling saltwater pool and spa. All of this is set against a breathtaking backdrop of serene lake, pristine golf course fairways, and majestic mountain views--perfect for entertaining or peaceful solitude. The home has been recently painted throughout and includes two new air conditioning units and a new water heater, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency. Residents of Sun City Palm Desert enjoy access to an impressive array of community amenities. These include two 18-hole golf courses, three expansive clubhouses, and three on-site restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the bocce ball courts, heated pools, lighted tennis courts, scenic walking paths, and secure dog parks. Conveniently located near the I-10 freeway and the
Sold for $959,000 on 05/14/25
Listing Provided by:
Sandi Geisler DRE #00523736 760-776-9898,
Coldwell Banker Realty
$959,000
78669 Alliance Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211
3beds
2,907sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$956,000 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$4,491 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 14, 2025 at 09:54am
Listing Provided by:
Sandi Geisler DRE #00523736 760-776-9898,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Pamela Marantz, DRE #02199575
Equity Union
Laurie Craig, DRE #00855619
Equity Union
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219129049DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Double Door Entry
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,907 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pebble, Private, Salt Water, Tile, Waterfall
- Spa features: Community, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Stucco Wall,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 752450012
- 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: 2003
Details
- Builder model: Portofino
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: $1,251 quarterly
- Amenities included: Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Lake or Pond, Management, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Pet Restrictions, Security, Tennis Court(s), Cable TV
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional