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81881 Rancho Santana Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
$970,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
2,905
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$970,000
List Date:
1/11/2026
Last Modified:
2/01/2026
Description
This immaculate 3BR/3.5BA home has been lovingly cared for, and it shows! Nestled in La Quinta's highly desirable gated Rancho Santana, on a lush greenbelt with the south mountain views everyone craves, this peaceful setting has convenient access to shopping, dining, golf, and La Quinta's many hiking and biking trails .The beautifully landscaped low-maintenance yard is an entertainer's dream, featuring a sparkling private pool with raised spa, expansive covered patio, and plenty of room for dining and lounging. Step inside to an open, light-filled floor plan designed for effortless living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen boasts stainless appliances, abundant cabinetry, a spacious island, and a casual dining area that flows seamlessly into the great room complete with cozy fireplace, custom built-in cabinetry, a convenient desk area, and direct access to the backyard paradise. The generous living room with wet bar features a dramatic wall of glass overlooking the pool and mountains, flooding the space with natural light. A dedicated office greets you off the formal entry—perfect for work-from-home flexibility. The luxurious primary suite is a true retreat, offering its own fireplace, oversized walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, jetted tub, and separate shower. Additional bedrooms provide excellent versatility. Bedroom 2 is a casita-like retreat with its own 3/4 bath and private door to the outside, while Bedroom 3 includes a full bath with shower over tub. A convenient powder room, laundry room with sink and extra storage, plus an attached 3-car garage with cabinet storage round out this thoughtful floor plan. Rancho Santana has low monthly HOA dues of $230, and offers walking paths, bocce ball, putting green and community park with playground. These south mountain views over a greenbelt don't come on the market often--this is a great house!
More Information MLS# 219141164
Listing, Location and Property Info
New Construction: No
Entry Date: 2026-01-10
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: Yes
Building # of Stories: 1
Total Fireplaces: 2
Pool: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Description: Attached
Sprinklers: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 2905
Total Baths: 4
SqFt Source: Assessor
Lot Size: 8712
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2007
Cross Streets: Whispering Way
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: No
Rental Restrictions: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Exclusions of Sale: BBQ, Smoker and Furnishings.
Tax Info
Tax Mello Roos: Unknown
Property Info
View: Yes
Golf Course Within Development: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: Yes
PUD Y/N: Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees: 230
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Cash to New Loan: 1
Conventional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
Total Covered Spaces: 3
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 0
Lot Location
Greenbelt: 1
View Type
Mountain(s): 1
Property Orientation Faces
Leisure Faces South: 1
Disclosures
CC & R: 1
Homeowners Association: 1
Levels
One: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Range Hood
Yes: 1
Kitchen Features
Granite Counters: 1
Eating Areas
Dining Area: 1
Bedroom Features
Primary Retreat: 1
Walk In Closet: 1
Bathroom Features
Double Vanity(s): 1
Powder Room: 1
Shower & Tub: 1
Shower Over Tub: 1
Tub With Jets: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Other: 1
Cooling Type
Central Air: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Construction
In Ground: 1
Pool Description
Heated: 1
In Ground: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Construction
In Ground: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Description
Heated - Gas: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Fireplace Location
Great Room: 1
Primary Retreat: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas Starter: 1
Rooms
Bar: 1
Den - Study: 1
Dining Area: 1
Formal Entry: 1
Great Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Interior Features
Built-In Features: 1
High Ceilings (9 Ft+): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Laundry
Individual Room: 1
Security Safety
Card/Code Access: 1
Window Treatments
Custom Window Covering: 1
Roofing
Tile: 1
Patio Features
Covered: 1
Sewer
In, Connected and Paid: 1
Parking
Direct Entrance: 1
Driveway: 1
HOA Information
HOA: Yes
HOA Fee 1: 230
Association Amenities
Controlled Access: 1
Playground: 1
Association 1 Frequency
Monthly: 1
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: No
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 779400023
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-01-04
Original List Price: 1000000
List Price: $970,000
Current Price: $970,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 81881
Street Name: Rancho Santana
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92253
Area: 313 -La Quinta South of HWY 111
Subdivision: Rancho Santana
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-01-10
Builders Information
Builder's Name: Desert Estates Developement
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Garage Spaces: 3
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Cash to New Loan; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Lot Location: Greenbelt
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South
Disclosures: CC & R; Homeowners Association
Levels: One
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Range Hood: Yes
Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
Eating Areas: Dining Area
Bedroom Features: Primary Retreat; Walk In Closet
Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s); Powder Room; Shower & Tub; Shower Over Tub; Tub With Jets
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Other
Cooling Type: Central Air
Pool Location: Private
Pool Construction: In Ground
Pool Description: Heated; In Ground
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace Location: Great Room; Primary Retreat
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
Rooms: Bar; Den - Study; Dining Area; Formal Entry; Great Room; Living Room
Interior Features: Built-In Features; High Ceilings (9 Ft+); Wet Bar
Laundry: Individual Room
Security Safety: Card/Code Access
Window Treatments: Custom Window Covering
Roofing: Tile
Patio Features: Covered
Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
Parking: Direct Entrance; Driveway
Association 1 Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Controlled Access; Playground
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
Vine Property Group, Inc.
Listing Agent:
Essig & Associates
Last Updated: February - 01 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.