$799,999

78870 Meridian Way La Quinta, CA 92253

Estimated payment $4,897/month

Total Views 1,828
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,380 Sq Ft
$237 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Community Lake
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Finally the REALLY SPACIOUS Family home in North La Quinta you have been waiting for - one of only 4 - built in the beautiful gated Community of Starlight Dunes. Approximately 3400 sq ft of luxury - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths - formal living room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings - formal dining room with circular fixed pane window to bring in Eastern light - kitchen - family room with walls of cabinetry and glass corner to corner windows. The family room is large enough for any size football or pool party. The kitchen island can also seat at least 6. If your family can't decide on which TV channel to watch or where to hold the party , there is a 22 X 24 bonus room upstairs with wine refrigerator, frig., sink and bar.! Adjacent to the bonus room is 2 bedrooms and one bath for family members that prefer their own separate space. The primary has walk-in closet with built in safe and spa tub in the light and bright bath . The 4th bedroom and 3rd bath are also on the first floor. The finished 3 car garage has direct access to the home with walk-in door to the backyard. You can appreciate the 11,300 sq. ft lot as you step onto the giant patio with waterfall pool and spa set perfectly in the sunny corner. Tired of squeezing into small spaces- THIS IS IT ! Come see for yourself

Listing Agent

Candice Johnson

Rosenthal & Associates License #00475083 Listed on: 01/21/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,380 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Double Door Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Pool Slide

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 609480054

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include security
  • Starlight Dunes Subdivision
  • Community Lake
  • Planned Unit Development

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South
  • Levels: Two
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Mediterranean
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 236.69
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Listing I D: 219141808
  • Listing Member Address: 72880 Fred Waring Dr Ste B-9, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Address: 72880 Fred Waring Dr Ste B-9, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 773-3096
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Starlight Dunes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Walk In Closet, Primary Suite, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Kitchen Island, Formal Dining Room, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3380.00
  • Windows Treatments: Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Water Slide
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Waterfall, Gunite, Private, In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated, Private, Heated - Gas
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Side By Side, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 9.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Garage
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Card/Code Access, Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Street Lighting
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Security
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Management, Lake or Pond
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 150.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 150.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 609480054
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Lawn, Landscaped
  • Lot Size: 11326.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

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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 $7,653 $572,577 $150,671 $421,906
2023 $7,653 $550,345 $144,821 $405,524
2022 $7,236 $539,555 $141,982 $397,573
2021 $7,065 $528,977 $139,199 $389,778
2020 $6,841 $523,554 $137,772 $385,782
2019 $6,705 $513,289 $135,071 $378,218
2018 $6,566 $503,225 $132,423 $370,802
2017 $6,444 $493,359 $129,827 $363,532
2016 $6,301 $483,686 $127,282 $356,404
2015 $6,322 $476,422 $125,371 $351,051
2014 $5,699 $425,000 $112,000 $313,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/20/2026 01/20/26 For Sale $799,999 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $380,000 Southland Title Corporation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $305,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $302,827 New Conventional
Previous Owner $304,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $243,950 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219141808

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 609-480-054

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