About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 81840 Contento Street in La Quinta, CA is listed for $899,900 ($286 per sqft). Built in 2006, the home offers 3,147 sqft of living space on a 0.22 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 2006
  • 0.22 acre lot
  • 3 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
3 full, 1 half
3-car garage
2006

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Experience desert living at its finest in this elegant 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom South La Quinta estate, complete with a private detached casita. Built in 2006 and offering approximately 3,150 sq. ft., this residence blends timeless architecture with refined finishes.

Dramatic soaring ceilings, graceful archways, and numerous French doors create a seamless flow between indoor sophistication and outdoor serenity. Featuring a formal living room, formal dining room, and inviting family room off the kitchen with breakfast nook, the thoughtful floor plan offers exceptional space for both everyday living and entertaining.

The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, and a butler's pantry designed for effortless hosting. Multiple gathering spaces provide both grand scale and intimate comfort, while the expansive primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious spa-inspired bath.

Set on an oversized lot with abundant space to create the ultimate resort-style backyard, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to personalize and elevate an already stunning home. A comparable residence with a pool recently sold for approximately $1.1 million, making this thoughtfully priced offering an incredible value.

Priced below recent comparable sales to reflect the opportunity for a pool and cosmetic modernization, this home allows the next owner to create their own vision while building immediate equity. Imagine transforming the backyard into a private desert oasis and updating the interiors to today's designer aesthetic--all while owning one of the most desirable floor plans in the neighborhood.

Located within the gated community of Carmela, adjacent to the prestigious Madison Club, the low monthly HOA includes front yard landscaping, controlled access, a sports court, and a playground. Opportunities to own this sought-after floor plan are rare, and this exceptional home is being offered turnkey furnished. Don't miss your chance to secure one of South La Quinta's best values. Seller will contribute towards buyer rate-buydown!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$5,163/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$651
Interest$3,900
Insurance$262
HOA$350

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

81840 Contento Street

La Quinta, CA 92253

Carmela

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetTile

Parking

OpenDriveway

Heating

Central

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 81840 Contento Street is listed at $899,900 ($286/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $5,162 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance, HOA fees.

HOA fees are $350/month.

Key features include: Built in 2006, 0.22 acre lot, 3 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Jolie Leydekkers.

JL

Jolie Leydekkers

Agent at Windermere Real Estate

Listed by Windermere Real Estate · Broker phone: (760) 848-8444 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 219151041· Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®· 91 days on PropertySimple

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81840 Contento Street, La Quinta, CA 92253

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