NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78865 Morning Star Way La Quinta, CA 92253

Estimated Value: $710,000 - $788,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2024

Last sale price $693,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,472/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2024

Beautiful spacious La Quinta cul de sac home located in the desirable gated community of Starlight Dunes. This home features 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms + BONUS room (could be an office, gym, studio, nursery, etc) + 3 Car Garage and 3 Car Driveway parking. Enter thru the double front doors and you are welcomed into the impressive open floor plan with gorgeous hardwood and tile flooring, open eat in kitchen with family room & Fireplace. Separate formal living room + dining area. Huge Primary suite w/walk-in closet encompasses the entire side of the house front to back and opens to the stunning backyard with a sparking salt water pool & spa. The backyard is an entertainer's dream with 2 covered porches, dining gazebo, lush mature landscaping and of course the coveted south facing pool with waterfall feature. Gorgeous Plantation shutters on all windows and sliding doors. The custom security screen front doors allow for the doors to stay open while giving you privacy and a cool breeze. Peaceful interior location .... sleep with windows open at night. Ideal area and neighborhood - close to schools, shopping, restaurants, Indian Wells Tennis Center, Thursday Farmer's Market, and all the best the desert has to offer. This well maintained home is ready for you to move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Victoria Silver

Equity Union License #01237771 Listed on: 01/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Danail Jekov

License #01428436

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,713

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $160 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Clay Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Pool Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Shower Only

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer in Street

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 609-560-055

Community Details

Security

  • Security Service
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,713

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$160 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Contemporary Mediterranean
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Builders Tract Code: 220
  • Living Area: 2600
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2300
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Builders Tract Name: Starlight Dunes
  • Number Of Photos: 36
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Built-Ins
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, WalkInCloset, Ground Floor Master
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Tile, Shower Stall
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Area, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Granite Counters
  • Laundry: Inside, Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 276.54

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Sliding Glass Doors, Sprinkler System
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Patio: Covered, Enclosed
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Waterfall, Filtered, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Clay
  • Spa: In Ground, Private, Heated
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Pool
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Other Spaces: 3
  • Covered Parking: 3
  • Parking Garage: Built-In Storage, Driveway, Door Opener, Direct Entrance, Garage - 3 Car, Garage Is Attached, Side By Side
  • Total Parking: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Security: Community, Gated, Automatic Gate
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid, In Street
  • Water: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Controlled Access, Gated Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Fees: 160.00
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Special Zoning: Property Report
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 609-560-055
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Gated Community, Lawn, Yard
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Area: 10019

Rental Info

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2024
Closed on
Apr 9, 2024
Sold by
Houston John David Separate Property Liv and Houston Erica Marie
Bought by
Davy Aimeric and Davy Aline
Seller's Agent
Victoria Silver
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Danail Jekov
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$693,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$56,000
-7.48%
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
$731,503

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,503
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.72%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$235,036
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$496,467

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2020
Sold by
Houston John David and Houston Erica Marie
Bought by
Houston John David and John David Houston Living Trus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,999
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2015
Sold by
Houston John David and Houston Erica Marie
Bought by
John David Houston Separate Property Liv

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2011
Sold by
Palmer Thomas A and Palmer Christie T
Bought by
Houston John D and Houston Erica M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,600
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2005
Sold by
Palmer Thomas A and Palmer Christie T
Bought by
Palmer Thomas A and Palmer Christie T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2001
Sold by
Starlight Ccc Llc
Bought by
Palmer Thomas A and Skeffington Christie T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Davy Aimeric $693,000 Wfg National Title
Houston John David -- Accommodation
Huston John David -- Chicago Title Company
John David Houston Separate Property Liv -- None Available
Houston John D $329,500 Orange Coast Title Company
Palmer Thomas A -- United Title Company
Palmer Thomas A $294,000 First American Title Co
Germino Rosario $210,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davy Aimeric $250,000
Previous Owner Huston John David $229,999
Previous Owner Houston John D $263,600
Previous Owner Palmer Thomas A $188,000
Previous Owner Palmer Thomas A $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/03/2024 05/03/24 Sold $693,000 -3.6% $267 / Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2024 03/04/24 Price Changed $719,000 -4.0% $277 / Sq Ft
01/12/2024 01/12/24 For Sale $749,000 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

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 $5,713 $706,859 $176,717 $530,142
2023 $5,713 $397,788 $99,442 $298,346
2022 $5,956 $389,990 $97,493 $292,497
2021 $5,821 $382,344 $95,582 $286,762
2020 $5,720 $378,424 $94,602 $283,822
2019 $5,639 $371,005 $92,748 $278,257
2018 $5,527 $363,731 $90,931 $272,800
2017 $5,446 $356,600 $89,149 $267,451
2016 $5,332 $349,608 $87,401 $262,207
2015 $5,248 $344,358 $86,089 $258,269
2014 $5,152 $337,614 $84,403 $253,211
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 24-347039

The MLS

APN: 609-560-055