$845,000
SOLD NOV 28, 2012

50375 Via Serenidad La Quinta, CA 92253

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,895 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

361 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo

About This Home

As of January 2025

Significant price reduction! Highly sought after Mesquite floor plan. This 3,895 sq/ft home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and has it all. No expense spared offering the ultimate in luxury desert living! Situated on a cul de sac, this home has a fabulous private patio that includes free form salt water pool, misters, awnings and built in gas heaters all with abundant sunshine and peek a boo views of the mountains. Stacking corner sliders open up making a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors. This home has a well equipped kitchen that any cook would love and boasts an integral sound system, controllable throughout. The three bedrooms are well appointed with a casita your guests will love. Palmilla is a beautiful community of 159 homes surrounded by 8 acres of lakes. If you are looking for a quiet, serene & enchanting place to live in the heart of La Quinta, you have found your home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patty Doyle

Southern Hills Real Estate License #01859743 Listed on: 09/05/2012

Co-Listed By

Scott Doyle

Southern Hills Real Estate License #01859744

Last Buyer's Agent

Doug Balog

License #01197951

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,497

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East Facing Home
  • Stucco Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $620 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone Veneer

Interior Spaces

  • 3,895 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Shutters
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Security System Owned
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Gunite Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Construction
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 776310012

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include security, trash
  • Built by RJT Homes
  • Palmilla Subdivision, Mesquite Floorplan

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,497

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$620 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces East
  • Levels: One
  • Builder Model Name: Mesquite
  • Builder Name: RJT Homes
  • Builders Tract Code: Palmilla
  • Building Style: Contemporary
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 218.20
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9942
  • Unit Total In Complex: 159
  • View Type: Peek-A-Boo, Pool
  • Water District Name: CvWD
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Co Listing Member Address: 50855 Washington St. Ste C-26, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Address: 50855 Washington St. Ste C-260, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 776-1397
  • Listing I D: 21460536
  • Listing Member Address: 50855 Washington St. Ste C-26, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Address: 50855 Washington St. Ste C-260, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 776-1397
  • Selling Office Address: 73200 El Paseo Dr., Ste. 2F, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 773-3371
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Palmilla
  • Special Features: 1028

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Hi-Speed Data Wiring, High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Storage, Surround Sound Wired, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Free Standing
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Linen Closet, Powder Room, Shower & Tub, Shower Stall
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3895.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds, Custom Window Covering, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone Veneer, Stucco
  • Other Features: Barbeque Private, Energy Efficient, Slab
  • Roofing: Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Awning(s), Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated, Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Utilities

  • Volt 220: In Laundry
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas, Hot Water Circulator

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Call
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Security, Trash
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 620.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 620.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 776310012
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.3600
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Street Paved, Utilities Underground
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size: 15682.00

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

MLS Schools

  • School District: Oak Grove School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Dec 23, 2024
Sold by
Hay Residential Trust and Hay Wilda Eleanor
Bought by
Bill & Jayne Termaat Living Trust and Termaat
Seller's Agent
Doug Balog
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elaine Stewart
RE/MAX All-Pro
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-9.47%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2013
Sold by
Hay Terrance Rj and Hay Wilda E
Bought by
Hay Wilda Eleanor and Scarlett Jeff

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2012
Closed on
Nov 16, 2012
Sold by
Anderson Pauline
Bought by
Hay Terence Rj and Hay Wilda E
Seller's Agent
Patty Doyle
Southern Hills Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Doug Balog
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$845,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-6.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2005
Sold by
Henke Sherrie Lynn and Pisco Walter J
Bought by
Anderson Pauline

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2004
Sold by
Henke Sherrie Lynn
Bought by
Henke Sherrie Lynn and Pisco Walter J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2004
Sold by
Henke Richard B
Bought by
Henke Sherrie Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2003
Sold by
Rjt Homes Palmilla Llc
Bought by
Henke Richard B and Henke Sherrie Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
1.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,625,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $795,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer $250,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Grant Deed $806,500 Stewart Title Of California
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $654,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,200,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $960,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $240,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $2,195,000 +35.1% $564 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Sold $1,625,000 -9.5% $417 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $1,795,000 +112.4% $461 / Sq Ft
11/28/2012 11/28/12 Sold $845,000 -0.6% $217 / Sq Ft
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2012 11/02/12 Price Changed $849,900 -2.9% $218 / Sq Ft
10/07/2012 10/07/12 Price Changed $875,000 -2.7% $225 / Sq Ft
12/02/2011 12/02/11 For Sale $899,000 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2023 $12,497 $940,958 $235,235 $705,723
2022 $11,901 $922,509 $230,623 $691,886
2021 $11,643 $904,421 $226,101 $678,320
2020 $11,425 $895,148 $223,783 $671,365
2019 $11,202 $877,597 $219,396 $658,201
2018 $10,977 $860,391 $215,096 $645,295
2017 $10,775 $843,522 $210,879 $632,643
2016 $10,534 $826,984 $206,745 $620,239
2015 $10,574 $814,564 $203,641 $610,923
2014 $10,399 $798,608 $199,652 $598,956
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21460536

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 776-310-012