$297,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2025

78087 Cobalt Ct La Quinta, CA 92253

1 Bed
1 Bath
763 Sq Ft
$575/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$389 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

408 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Panoramic View
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to Your Desert Getaway! A prime location in the Heart of La Quinta, this is a rare opportunity to own in the sought-after Palm Royale Country Club! This stunning second-floor condo, updated in 2019, is perched above the 15th fairway, offering spectacular golf course views. Enjoy relaxing evenings by the fire pit on your spacious, east-facing patio terrace -- perfectly positioned for shade and reduced afternoon heat.Inside, you'll find cathedral ceilings, tile flooring, an upgraded bathroom, convenient en-suite stacked laundry, a dishwasher, garbage disposal, and energy-efficient double-pane windows. A new AC and heater system was installed in 2023, making this home both comfortable and smart.Just steps away, enjoy a dip in the pool or unwind in the nearby spa/hot tub. Located in the heart of La Quinta, this property is close to world-class golf courses, restaurants, shops, parks, hiking and biking trails, theaters, and entertainment venues -- and just a short stroll from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and Nobu.The HOA fee includes two unlimited golf passes, access to tennis and pickleball courts, internet and cable services, trash disposal, exterior maintenance, security, community amenities, and events at the clubhouse.Palm Royale offers four community pools and spas, two dog parks, and an 18-hole golf course. This home is ideal for either a seasonal retreat or a permanent residence. (Note: minimum rental period is 30 days.)Offered turnkey furnished, per Buyer's choice -- welcome to your perfect desert getaway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chanel Young

HomeSmart License #02066742 Listed on: 05/13/2024

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Sondra Bittner

C 21 Coachella Valley RE License #02143777

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,202

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $575 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Interior Spaces

  • 763 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Parking

  • 100 Parking Garage Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Automatic Gate
  • Unassigned Parking

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer in Street

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Construction
  • Unit is on the top floor

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 604023015

Community Details

Overview

  • Palm Royale Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,202

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$575 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North, Leisure Faces East
  • Levels: Two, Top
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 399.74
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9700
  • View Type: Golf Course, Panoramic, Park/Green Belt, Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Listing I D: 219129984
  • Listing Member Address: 73301 Fred Waring Dr., Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Address: 73301 Fred Waring Dr., Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 844-7550
  • Selling Member Address: 75108 Gerald Ford Dr., Ste. #2, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Office Address: 75108 Gerald Ford Dr., Ste. #2, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 345-7977
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Palm Royale
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Stackable W/D Hookup, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Other: Toilet Bidet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Ceramic Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall, Tile Shower
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Living/Dining Combo, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 763.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Features: Balcony, Energy Efficient, Barbeque Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Community, In Ground, Fenced
  • Pool Location: Community
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Unassigned, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 101.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 100.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Electric, Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Gated Community, Card/Code Access
  • Sewer: In Street Paid

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Golf Course Within Development
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Barbecue, Greenbelt/Park, Golf Course, Controlled Access
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 575.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 575.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 604023015
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Acres: 0.0800
  • Lot Size: 3484.00

Rental Info

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

MLS Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2024
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Gibson Todd Brandon
Bought by
Dekle Deanne L
Seller's Agent
Chanel Young
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Sondra Bittner
C 21 Coachella Valley RE
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$297,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.62%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$294,943

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.45%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Outstanding Balance
$195,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,943

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2024
Sold by
Todd Brandon Gibson Irrevocable Trust and Brown David Alden
Bought by
Gibson Todd Brandon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2020
Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Forant Marilyn R and 2012 Marilyn R
Bought by
Brown David Alden and Todd Brandon Gibson
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Printy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nichole Kaiser
List Price
$217,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Forant Marilyn R
Bought by
Fornat Marilyn Ruth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2012
Sold by
Forant Marilyn
Bought by
Forant Marilyn R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2004
Sold by
Pochini Judith Anne
Bought by
Forant Marilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,920
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1996
Sold by
Pochini Robert F and Pochini Judith
Bought by
Pochini Judith Anne
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $297,000 Wfg National Title
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $210,000 Landwood Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landwood Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $150,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $165,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $153,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $119,920 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $29,980 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Sold $297,000 -2.6% $389 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2024 05/13/24 For Sale $305,000 +45.2% $400 / Sq Ft
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Sold $210,000 -3.2% $275 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2020 11/20/20 For Sale $217,000 -- $284 / 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
2025 $3,202 $227,309 $59,533 $167,776
2023 $3,202 $218,484 $57,222 $161,262
2022 $2,997 $214,200 $56,100 $158,100
2021 $2,763 $197,005 $49,246 $147,759
2020 $2,717 $194,986 $48,742 $146,244
2019 $2,671 $191,164 $47,787 $143,377
2018 $2,626 $187,416 $46,850 $140,566
2017 $2,606 $183,742 $45,932 $137,810
2016 $2,577 $180,140 $45,032 $135,108
2015 $2,587 $177,436 $44,356 $133,080
2014 $2,439 $165,000 $41,000 $124,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219129984

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 604-023-015