$670,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2026

78585 Villeta Dr La Quinta, CA 92253

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,307 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2026

$290 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

69 on Market

Highlights

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Hacienda Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2026

Opportunity meets value in this spacious North La Quinta home offering over 2,300 square feet of comfortable living space and an incredible south-facing backyard designed for relaxation and entertaining.The low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping provides great curb appeal while keeping upkeep simple and efficient. Inside, the home features a blend of ceramic tile, wood laminate, and carpet throughout, creating a warm and functional living environment.The open-concept living room is light and inviting, showcasing vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace that flows seamlessly into the kitchen -- ideal for everyday living and hosting guests. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, and abundant cabinetry for storage.The spacious primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with a double-sided fireplace that adds warmth and character to both the bedroom and adjoining bath area. Generous proportions provide plenty of room to unwind comfortably.Step outside to your private backyard oasis featuring desirable southern exposure for optimal sunlight. The Pebble Tec pool and spa create a true resort feel, enhanced by three cascading waterfalls and a tanning shelf perfect for lounging. A large Alumawood patio cover provides ample shade and makes outdoor entertaining effortless year-round. Wind screens add additional comfort and privacy.With size, upgrades, and location all working in your favor, this home represents one of the best values currently available in North La Quinta.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Billy Meraz

Windermere Real Estate License #02009353 Listed on: 02/25/2026

Windermere Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

David Gray

Dune Palm Realty License #01930605

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Hacienda Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,307 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Security Lights

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ground Level

Community Details

  • La Quinta Vistas Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 604144025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: One, Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 2
  • Building Style: Hacienda
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 290.42
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 1.0000
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool, Peek-A-Boo
  • Water District Name: CV Water District
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Listing I D: 219143755
  • Listing Member Address: 296 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Listing Office Address: 296 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Selling Member Address: 45445 Portola Ave., Ste. 7, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 45445 Portola Ave., Ste. 7, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 610-6688
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: La Quinta Vistas
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Oven, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub, Tile Shower, Shower Over Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Island
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2307.00
  • Windows Treatments: Drapes, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Slab
  • Roofing: Concrete, Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered, Screened, Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Waterfall
  • Pool Construction: Gunite, Pebble, In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Private, In Ground, Gunite
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: Gunite, Pebble, In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Exterior Security Lights
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 604144025
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Size: 8712.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2026
Closed on
Apr 16, 2026
Sold by
Plunkett Gary
Bought by
Jimenez Maria
Seller's Agent
Billy Meraz
Windermere Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Gray
Dune Palm Realty
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.19%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.80%
Original Mortgage
$569,500
Outstanding Balance
$568,973
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,940

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2024
Sold by
Plunkett Gary J and Luter Shaela D
Bought by
Plunkett Gary J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,500
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2015
Sold by
Oglesby Charles M
Bought by
Plunkett Gary J and Luter Shaela D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,650
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2009
Sold by
Ramjit Gillian B
Bought by
Oglesby Charles M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2009
Sold by
Piveral Terry and Piveral Juli
Bought by
Oglesby Charles M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2008
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Piveral Terry and Piveral Juli

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2008
Sold by
Hatch Robert C
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2006
Sold by
Hatch Robert C
Bought by
Hatch Robert C and Hatch Mascha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2005
Sold by
Pope James A
Bought by
Hatch Robert C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,400
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2005
Sold by
Pope James A
Bought by
Pope James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,400
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2004
Sold by
Pope James A
Bought by
Pope James A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Elliott Julianne
Bought by
Pope James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2002
Sold by
Elliott Julianne F
Bought by
Pope James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $670,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- Ticor Title
Grant Deed $345,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $240,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $325,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Trustee Deed $386,895 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $423,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer $255,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $255,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $569,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $488,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $334,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $85,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $341,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $344,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $233,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $204,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/08/2026 05/08/26 Sold $670,000 0.0% $290 / Sq Ft
04/02/2026 04/02/26 Price Changed $670,000 -2.2% $290 / Sq Ft
02/25/2026 02/25/26 For Sale $685,000 -- $297 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

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 $6,418 $478,830 $103,655 $375,175
2023 $6,418 $460,238 $99,631 $360,607
2022 $6,054 $451,215 $97,678 $353,537
2021 $5,183 $383,055 $95,763 $287,292
2020 $5,089 $379,129 $94,782 $284,347
2019 $4,987 $371,696 $92,924 $278,772
2018 $4,880 $364,408 $91,102 $273,306
2017 $4,794 $357,264 $89,316 $267,948
2016 $4,692 $350,260 $87,565 $262,695
2015 $3,710 $257,147 $64,285 $192,862
2014 -- $252,112 $63,027 $189,085
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219143755

Greater Palm Springs Multiple Listing Service

APN: 604-144-025

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