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    Thomas Campagna DRE #00402828 760-621-0395,

    Equity Union

    Price cut: $50.1K (7/7)
    $899,950

    81968 Contento, La Quinta, CA 92253

    3beds
    2,778sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2005
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $884,000 Zestimate®
    $324/sqft
    $350/mo HOA

    What's special

    Fruit treesPrivate backyardCovered porchGourmet kitchenSpacious courtyardCenter island breakfast barLarge walk-in closet
    As you walk through the secure locked gate of this Santa Barbara style home you'll enter a spacious courtyard with a beautiful table that sits 6. You will see that the home is an open floor plan. You then walk through the front door into the great room with sliding glass and French doors and see the pool. The private backyard with it's pool/spa, pergola, built-in BBQ, covered porch all on a large lot with fruit trees and lawns for relaxation in both sun and shade. This is what desert living is all about 365 days a year. The chef will enjoy preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen with a center island breakfast bar, plus a huge butler's pantry with many additional cabinets, counter space, wet bar and even a walk-in pantry. This is all part of the great room facing a fireplace with built-in cabinets on both sides. The luxurious master suite features dual vanities, a soaking tub plus a separate shower and large walk-in closet. The huge bonus room is plenty big for multiple beds, an office area and even an additional sofa all exiting out to the locked gated courtyard. We hope you come see this special place in The Estates of Carmela. OH! And don't miss stopping by the community park with its playground and possibly run into a neighbor for a friendly chat.
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    Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 12:09pm

    Listing Provided by:

    Thomas Campagna DRE #00402828 760-621-0395,

    Equity Union

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219127787DAMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
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    Next available tour time:Tomorrow at 11am

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Other, Pantry, Utility Room, Dining Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bathroom
    • Features: Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity
    Kitchen
    • Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Pantry
    • Features: Walk-In Pantry
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bar, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Utility Room, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Screens, Shutters
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,778 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
    • Exterior features: Barbecue
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Electric Heat, In Ground, Private, Waterfall
    • Spa features: Heated, In Ground
    • Fencing: Block
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park/Greenbelt, Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo, Pool
    Lot
    • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
    Details
    • Additional structures: Gazebo
    • Parcel number: 779470009
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2005

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated, Park
    • Security: Security Gate, Gated Community
    • Subdivision: Carmela
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Management, Playground
    • HOA fee: $350 monthly
    • HOA name: Carmela HOA
    Location
    • Region: La Quinta

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $324/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $149,680
    • Annual tax amount: $2,560
    • Date on market: 4/3/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
    • Inclusions: All furnishings including AV equipment which includes TV, surround sound for great courtyard and backyard. All shelving in garage, cabinet and work bench in golf cart space remains. Some few pieces seller my retain per inventory list.
    • Exclusions: Although fully furnished seller will be taking several pieces of furniture and all wall art. Subject to Sellers Inventory List
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