$680,000
SOLD JAN 20, 2026

117 Francesca Ct Palm Desert, CA 92211

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,389 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Furnished
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • High Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome to your desert oasis inside the highly desirable gated community of Amatista at Capri in Palm Desert. Situated on a beautifully manicured corner lot, this spacious single-story home offers versatile living with 4 bedrooms including an attached casita--perfect for guests, multigenerational living, or a dedicated home office. Enter through a charming gated courtyard where tall palms and fresh landscaping frame your arrival with resort-style elegance. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows bring in glowing natural light throughout the open-concept layout.The gourmet kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The adjacent family room provides a comfortable gathering space with views into the backyard, while the formal living and dining areas elevate everyday hosting and special occasions alike. The generous primary suite is privately positioned and includes direct patio access, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms create flexibility for family or hobbies.Step outside and experience the best of indoor-outdoor living. The backyard offers a covered patio , ideal for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or simply relaxing under brilliant desert sunsets. With an oversized garage, you'll have plenty of space for vehicles, storage, or your golf clubs and toys for exploring the valley. Residents of Amatista appreciate low HOA dues and a central location close to world-class golf, shopping, dining, and entertainment--including the McCallum Theatre, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, El Paseo, and quick I-10 access for easy travel. This is desert living at its finest--inviting, comfortable, and move-in ready. Come see why this home stands out in one of Palm Desert's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Powell

Epique Realty License #01488821 Listed on: 12/04/2025

Epique Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Wayman

RE/MAX BIG BEAR License #01813151

RE/MAX BIG BEAR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $120 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,389 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 626460014

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash
  • Amatista At Capri Subdivision

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$120 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Included In Sale: all furniture,
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 288.41
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9900
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Listing I D: 219139566
  • Listing Member Address: 8383 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  • Listing Office Address: 8383 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  • Selling Member Fax: (909) 866-7002
  • Selling Office Address: 42153 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • Selling Office Fax: (909) 866-7002
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Amatista at Capri
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Gas Oven, Water Softener, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom Features: 2 Primary Bedrooms
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2389.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Solar System Financed
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Detached
  • Parking: On Street, Garage Door Opener, Direct Entrance
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Trash
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 120.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 120.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 626460014
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size: 10454.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2025
Closed on
Jan 8, 2026
Sold by
Waits Charles M and Sare Mavis M
Bought by
Fernandez Juan
Seller's Agent
Stephen Powell
Epique Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Wayman
RE/MAX BIG BEAR
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.31%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
260.99%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$680,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$45,076

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Waits Charles Marvin and Sare Mavis Marie
Bought by
Waits/Sare Living Trust and Waits

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2022
Closed on
Mar 20, 2023
Sold by
Alley Clinton and Alley Norma I
Bought by
Waits Charles Marvin and Sare Mavis Marie
Seller's Agent
Jorge Chan
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Jowers
Fathom Realty Group Inc.
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,900
-8.65%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.99%
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2021
Sold by
Nguyen Chi Linh
Bought by
Alley Clinton and Alley Norma I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2014
Closed on
Nov 25, 2014
Sold by
Jacobs Andrew
Bought by
Nguyen Chi Linh
Seller's Agent
David Sidley
Buyer's Agent
Joan Castro
HK Lane Real Estate
List Price
$409,000
Sold Price
$371,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-9.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2012
Closed on
Apr 4, 2012
Sold by
Jacobs Cynthia
Bought by
Jacobs Andrew
Seller's Agent
Steve Enlow
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Sidley
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.28%
Original Mortgage
$272,804
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2012
Closed on
Mar 16, 2012
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Jacobs Andrew
Seller's Agent
Steve Enlow
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Sidley
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,804
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2011
Sold by
Barajas Veronica
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon and The Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
Sold by
Escamilla Jesus
Bought by
Barajas Veronica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2005
Sold by
Hester Roger Dale and Hester Lydia Laura
Bought by
Barajas Veronica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2005
Sold by
Stonebridge Palm Desert Llc
Bought by
Hester Roger Dale and Hester Lydia Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $680,000 Wfg National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $685,000 --
Grant Deed $650,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $371,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co Inc
Grant Deed $280,000 North American Title
Trustee Deed $510,366 Landsafe Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $540,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $680,000 VA
Previous Owner $548,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,804 FHA
Previous Owner $432,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $344,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $64,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/20/2026 01/20/26 Sold $680,000 -1.3% $285 / Sq Ft
12/04/2025 12/04/25 For Sale $689,000 +0.6% $288 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 Sold $685,000 -2.0% $287 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Price Changed $699,000 -4.1% $293 / Sq Ft
08/24/2022 08/24/22 Price Changed $729,000 -2.8% $305 / Sq Ft
07/27/2022 07/27/22 For Sale $749,900 +15.4% $314 / Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Sold $650,000 0.0% $272 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/03/2021 12/03/21 For Sale $649,900 +74.9% $272 / Sq Ft
12/11/2014 12/11/14 Sold $371,500 -9.2% $156 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/07/2014 12/07/14 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2014 09/19/14 For Sale $409,000 +46.1% $171 / Sq Ft
04/17/2012 04/17/12 Sold $279,900 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/08/2012 03/08/12 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2012 02/23/12 For Sale $279,900 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,205 $712,674 $52,020 $660,654
2023 $7,205 $663,000 $51,000 $612,000
2022 $8,925 $650,000 $50,000 $600,000
2021 $5,522 $412,478 $103,117 $309,361
2020 $5,425 $408,249 $102,060 $306,189
2019 $5,324 $400,245 $100,059 $300,186
2018 $5,243 $392,398 $98,098 $294,300
2017 $5,222 $384,705 $96,175 $288,530
2016 $5,115 $377,163 $94,290 $282,873
2015 $5,121 $371,500 $92,875 $278,625
2014 $3,858 $286,791 $71,697 $215,094
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephen Powell

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Stephen Powell

    Epique Realty

    (760) 861-3735

    78 Total Sales

    Stephen Powell
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  • Mark Wayman

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Mark Wayman

    RE/MAX

    (909) 648-4279

    155 Total Sales

    Mark Wayman
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  • Jorge Chan

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jorge Chan

    Keller Williams Realty

    (760) 409-3821

    29 Total Sales

    Jorge Chan
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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Pamela Jowers

    Fathom Realty Group Inc.

    (760) 777-2871

    23 Total Sales

    Pamela Jowers
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mike Haque

    Bennion Deville Homes

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    David Sidley

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219139566

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 626-460-014

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92211

117 Francesca Ct, Palm Desert, CA

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