279 Serena Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

$580,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,584 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,614 Status: Active
Current Price: $580,000 List Date: 2/09/2026 Last Modified: 2/18/2026

Description

This one-story, west-facing end-unit condominium is located within Monterey Country Club and offers approximately 1,584 square feet of open, thoughtfully designed living space. The single-level layout, combined with an easy-flow floor plan, supports a comfortable and accessible living experience well suited to a low-maintenance desert lifestyle. Ceramic tile flooring extends throughout the main living areas, while the two bedrooms and office (which can also be used as a third bedroom) feature wood laminate flooring. Large windows fill the home with natural light and frame golf course and mountain views. An interior atrium adds architectural interest and additional light, offering flexibility as a seating area, display space, or future garden retreat. The light and bright kitchen features granite countertops and generous windows overlooking the golf course. The open design flows naturally into the living area, where a fireplace creates a warm focal point and enhances everyday comfort. The primary bedroom is generously sized, offering a private and relaxing retreat. The primary bathroom has been updated with a newly replaced shower glass door. Recent improvements throughout the home include new shutters and mini-blinds in the kitchen and bedrooms, custom lighting, a new hot water heater, a new laundry room ceiling fan, updated door locks, and a new garage door motor. The attached two-car garage adds convenience and storage. An update on the condo was completed in 2019 by the previous owner The home is offered turnkey furnished, excluding personal property, stereo set, primary bedroom furniture and rug, living room and entry area rugs. A golf cart is available for purchase outside of escrow. Monterey Country Club is a centrally located, well-established Palm Desert community offering a 27-hole golf course, clubhouse amenities, tennis and pickleball courts, and multiple swimming pools. The mature landscaping, maintained grounds, and inclusive amenities support a relaxed, lock-and-leave lifestyle with easy access to shopping, dining, and everyday services.

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Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

More Information MLS# 219142926

Listing, Location and Property Info

New Construction: No Entry Date: 2026-02-09 Land Type: Fee

General Property Information

Fireplace: Yes Building # of Stories: 1 Total Fireplaces: 1 Pool: Yes Garage: Yes Garage Description: Attached Sprinklers: Yes Furnished: Turnkey Total Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 2 Approx SqFt: 1584 Total Baths: 2 SqFt Source: Assessor Lot Acres: 0.06 Lot Size: 2614 Lot Size Source: Assessor Year Built: 1979 Cross Streets: Monterey and Avenida Del Sol

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals: No Rental Restrictions: Yes Will Consider Lease: No Exclusions of Sale: Entry, living room and primary bedroom area rugs, living room curio cabinet and contents, stereo set and personal art and items School District: Desert Sands Unified Elementary School: Carter Junior Middle School: Palm Desert Charter High School: Palm Desert

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: No

Property Info

View: Yes Green Features: No Golf Course Within Development: Yes Additional Parcel: No Senior Community: No Gated Community: Yes PUD Y/N: No Total Monthly Association Fees: 942

Community Features

Curbs: 1 Golf Course Within Development: 1 Street Lighting: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 Phone Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Sale Type

Standard: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Cash to New Loan: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Parking Spaces/Information

RV: None Total Covered Spaces: 0 Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 0

Lot Description

Lawn: 1 Level: 1 Utilities Underground: 1

Lot Location

Cul-De-Sac: 1 On Golf Course: 1 Zero Lot Line: 1

View Type

Golf Course: 1 Mountain(s): 1

Property Orientation Faces

Front Door Faces North: 1 Leisure Faces West: 1

Irrigation

Sprinkler System: 1

Disclosures

CC & R: 1 Homeowners Association: 1 Property As Is: 1

Levels

Ground: 1 Ground Level, No Unit Above: 1

Entry Location

Ground Level - No Steps: 1

Unit Location

End Unit: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Ice Maker: 1 Microwave Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Kitchen Features

Granite Counters: 1 Granite Slab Counters: 1

Eating Areas

Dining Area: 1 Other: 1

Bedroom Features

All Bedrooms Down: 1

Bathroom Features

Double Vanity(s): 1 Low Flow Toilet(s): 1 Shower & Tub: 1 Shower Over Tub: 1 Shower Stall: 1 Tile Counters: 1

Doors

Sliding Doors: 1

Exterior Construction

Stucco: 1

Foundation

Slab: 1

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: 1 Laminate: 1

Cooling Type

Air Conditioning: 1

Pool Location

Community: 1

Pool Accessories

Safety Fence: 1 Safety Gate: 1

Pool Construction

Gunite: 1 In Ground: 1

Pool Description

Community: 1 Gunite: 1 In Ground: 1

Spa/Hot Tub Construction

Gunite: 1 In Ground: 1

Spa/Hot Tub Description

Community: 1 Heated: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Heating Fuel

Natural Gas: 1

Fireplace Location

Living Room: 1

Fireplace Features

Gas: 1 Gas Log: 1 Gas Starter: 1

Rooms

Atrium: 1 Dining Area: 1 Living Room: 1

Interior Features

High Ceilings (9 Ft+): 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

TV Services

Cable TV: 1

Laundry

Individual Room: 1

Volt 220 Location

In Laundry: 1

Security Safety

24 Hour Security: 1 Gated Community: 1

Window Treatments

Mini Blinds: 1 Shutters: 1

Roofing

Tile: 1

Patio Features

Concrete Slab: 1

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid: 1

Water

Water District: 1 Water District Name: CVWD

Water Heater Feature

Gas: 1

Parking

Direct Entrance: 1 Driveway: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 On Street: 1

HOA Information

HOA: Yes HOA Fee 1: 800 HOA Fee 2: 141.75

Association Amenities

Bocce Ball Court: 1 Card Room: 1 Clubhouse: 1 Fitness Center: 1 Golf Course: 1 Greenbelt/Park: 1 Guest Parking: 1 Maintenance Grounds: 1 Management: 1 Meeting Room: 1 Sauna: 1 Steam Room: 1 Tennis Courts: 1

Association 1 Frequency

Monthly: 1

Association Fees Include

Building & Grounds: 1 Cable TV: 1 Clubhouse: 1 Security: 1 Trash: 1

Association 2 Frequency

Monthly: 1

Association Information

Association Name: Monterey Country Club HOA

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: 1

DPR

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 622111006 Status: Active Listing Date: 2026-01-21 Original List Price: 580000 List Price: $580,000 Current Price: $580,000 Property Sub-Type: Condominium Street #: 279 Street Name: Serena Street Suffix: Drive County: Riverside State: CA Zip Code: 92260 Area: 322 - Palm Desert North Subdivision: Monterey Country Club Country: US

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-02-09

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces: 2 Total Parking Spaces: 2

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Lawn; Level; Utilities Underground Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac; On Golf Course; Zero Lot Line View Type: Golf Course; Mountain(s) Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North; Leisure Faces West Irrigation: Sprinkler System Fencing: None Disclosures: CC & R; Homeowners Association; Property As Is Community Features: Curbs; Golf Course Within Development; Street Lighting Levels: Ground; Ground Level, No Unit Above Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps Unit Location: End Unit Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Ice Maker; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Features: Granite Counters; Granite Slab Counters Eating Areas: Dining Area; Other Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s); Low Flow Toilet(s); Shower & Tub; Shower Over Tub; Shower Stall; Tile Counters Doors: Sliding Doors Exterior Construction: Stucco Foundation: Slab Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Laminate Cooling Type: Air Conditioning Pool Location: Community Pool Accessories: Safety Fence; Safety Gate Pool Construction: Gunite; In Ground Pool Description: Community; Gunite; In Ground Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Living Room Fireplace Features: Gas; Gas Log; Gas Starter Rooms: Atrium; Dining Area; Living Room Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Vaulted Ceiling(s) TV Services: Cable TV Laundry: Individual Room Volt 220 Location: In Laundry Security Safety: 24 Hour Security; Gated Community Window Treatments: Mini Blinds; Shutters Roofing: Tile Patio Features: Concrete Slab Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Gas Parking: Direct Entrance; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; On Street Road Surface Type: Paved Association 1 Frequency: Monthly Association 2 Frequency: Monthly Association Amenities: Bocce Ball Court; Card Room; Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Greenbelt/Park; Guest Parking; Maintenance Grounds; Management; Meeting Room; Sauna; Steam Room; Tennis Courts Association Fees Include: Building & Grounds; Cable TV; Clubhouse; Security; Trash Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
Listing Agent: The Mallen & Marshall Team
Last Updated: February - 18 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.