$1,250,000
UNDER CONTRACT $100K PRICE INCREASE

78045 Lost Elk Trail La Quinta, CA 92253

Estimated payment $7,834/month

Total Views 2,577
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,390 Sq Ft
$523 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Panoramic View
  • Double Shower
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

Zen retreat! In the embrace of the Santa Rosa Mountains, this special home offers spectacular views in every direction! From sunrise to sunset, follow the light against a backdrop of our signature peaks. An open design provides the ultimate in desert elegance, with space for family, friends, and future plans. An island kitchen features warm wood cabinetry and granite counters, with stainless appliances and a breakfast bar. The great room opens to an extended outdoor living space featuring a large pool complete with tanning shelf. The expansive patio leads to a raised seating area with a firepit - the perfect spot to gather, relax, and stargaze! A regulation bocce court encourages friendly competition while waiting for the BBQ to begin. Inside, the primary bedroom boasts an ensuite bath with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, capacious closet, and lots of storage - and always, the amazing view! The two guest rooms are on the opposite side of the house, ensuring privacy and relaxation. An additional room offers the possibilities of den, office, or music room. Designed to make entertaining easy for hosts and guests alike, this home is furnished and ready for you. In close proximity to the La Quinta Resort and the Old Town shopping and dining venues, this magical spot has it all! Let the mountains call you home!

Listing Agent

Carol-Lynne Mittelbusher

California Lifestyle Realty License #01748955 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,629

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Home has North and South Exposure
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $294 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • "S" Clay Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,390 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Double Shower
  • Granite Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 623520007

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include security
  • Built by Transwest
  • Hidden Canyon Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Planned Unit Development

Amenities

  • Community Mailbox

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,629

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$294 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces North, Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: Ground
  • Builder Name: Transwest
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mediterranean
  • Disability Access: No Interior Steps
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: Furnishings and accessories per written inventory
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 523.01
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool, Panoramic
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Listing I D: 219129464
  • Listing Member Address: 50905 Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 771-3087
  • Listing Office Address: 50905 Avenida Bermudas, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 564-0200
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Hidden Canyon
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Granite Shower, Shower & Tub, Powder Room
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Living/Dining Combo, Kitchen Island, Dining Ell
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Slab Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2390.00
  • Windows Treatments: Custom Window Covering

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Barbeque Private, Slab
  • Roofing: Clay Tile
  • Fencing: Block, Fenced
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Side By Side, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Direct Entrance
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Community Mailbox
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Call
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Security
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Pet Rules, Maintenance Grounds, Guest Parking
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 294.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 294.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 623520007
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Utilities Underground, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 12632.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Rental Restrictions: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2025 $7,629 $969,747 $175,397 $794,350
2023 $7,629 $550,340 $168,587 $381,753
2022 $7,221 $539,550 $165,282 $374,268
2021 $7,056 $528,972 $162,042 $366,930
2020 $6,926 $523,549 $160,381 $363,168
2019 $6,790 $513,285 $157,237 $356,048
2018 $6,651 $503,221 $154,155 $349,066
2017 $6,538 $493,355 $151,133 $342,222
2016 $6,402 $483,682 $148,170 $335,512
2015 $6,424 $476,419 $145,946 $330,473
2014 $6,321 $467,088 $143,088 $324,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 +8.7% $523 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $481 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $399,000 Lawyers Title Ie
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $274,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $570,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219129464

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 623-520-007