$449,000
OPEN SUN 12PM - 3PM

281 Serena Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260

Estimated payment $3,431/month

Total Views 74
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,303 Sq Ft
$345 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • James Earl Carter Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Panoramic View

About This Home

Fabulous Panoramic Mountain Views! Beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium filled with light and style. Designer finishes and tasteful furnishings create a warm, elegant feel throughout. The open-concept kitchen, living, and dining areas feature clerestory windows that flood the home with natural light while showcasing spectacular west-facing views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the golf course. Located in the highly desirable Monterey Country Club, residents enjoy 27 holes of championship golf, 37 pools and spas, and numerous tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, bocce ball courts, and a Clubhouse with fine dining set among beautifully maintained grounds. The condominium offers an opportunity for updating, making this a wonderful chance to add your own personal touches. Perfect as a vacation retreat or full-time home in sunny Palm Desert. Own your piece of Paradise today!

Listing Agent

Gale Stuart

Equity Union License #01988115 Listed on: 03/30/2026

Equity Union

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, April 12, 2026
    12:00 to 3:00 pm
    4/12/2026 12:00:00 PM +00:00
    4/12/2026 3:00:00 PM +00:00
    Fabulous Panoramic Mountain Views! ??? Beautifully furnished 2BD/2BA condo with designer finishes and a bright, open layout. Skylights and clerestory windows fill the home with light while showcasing stunning west-facing views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the golf course. Located in sought-after Monterey Country Club with 27 holes of golf, 37 pools & spas, plus tennis and pickleball. Bathrooms offer a great opportunity to update and make it your own. Perfect for vacation or full time.
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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $800 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,303 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Vertical Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Slab Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Central Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 622-111-007

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, earthquake insurance, security, trash, clubhouse
  • 1,206 Units
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Card or Code Access
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

2,614 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$800 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Additional Assessor Parcel Numbers: No
  • Complex Name: Monterey Country Club
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Exclusions: Artwork, sculptures
  • Living Area: 1303
  • Planned Urban Dev: 1
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Repair Cosmetic
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Builders Tract Name: Monterey Country Clu
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Furnished, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Microwave, Oven
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Full Bathroom: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Attached
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower Stall, Tile
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Marble Counters
  • Laundry: In Closet, In Unit
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Inclusions: Furnished per inventory
  • Price Per S Q F T: 344.59
  • Windows: Vertical Blinds, Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Sliding Glass Doors
  • Tennis Court: Community
  • Tennis Court Y/N: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Deck(s), Patio Open
  • Pool Description: Association Pool, Heated And Filtered, Fenced, Community
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: Association Spa, Community, Heated
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Panoramic, Mountains
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking: 2
  • Parking Garage: Above Street Level, Garage - 2 Car, On street
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Water Heater: Central Water Heater
  • Cooling: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Central
  • Earth Quake Ins: 1
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Card/Code Access, Community, Gated Community with Guard, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Water: District

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Golf Course within Development
  • Amenities: Assoc Maintains Landscape, Assoc Pet Rules, Clubhouse, Gated Community, Fitness Center, Golf, Pickleball, Tennis Courts, Spa, Rec Multipurpose Rm, Bocce Ball Court
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Cable TV, Earthquake Insurance, Security, Trash, Clubhouse
  • HOA Fees: 800.00
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Front, Rear
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 622-111-007
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Lot-Level/Flat, Yard, Street Paved
  • Lot Size Area: 2614

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Purchase Yn: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 1206

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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 $2,802 $203,547 $81,416 $122,131
2023 $2,802 $195,645 $78,255 $117,390
2022 $2,651 $191,810 $76,721 $115,089
2021 $2,582 $188,050 $75,217 $112,833
2020 $2,539 $186,123 $74,446 $111,677
2019 $2,495 $182,475 $72,987 $109,488
2018 $2,452 $178,898 $71,556 $107,342
2017 $2,407 $175,391 $70,153 $105,238
2016 $2,354 $171,953 $68,778 $103,175
2015 $2,361 $169,372 $67,746 $101,626
2014 $2,325 $166,056 $66,420 $99,636
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2026 03/30/26 For Sale $449,000 -- $345 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 26677425PS

The MLS

APN: 622-111-007

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92260

281 Serena Dr, Palm Desert, CA

For Sale

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