NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78875 Aurora Way La Quinta, CA 92253

Estimated Value: $745,000 - $861,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,332 Sq Ft
$239/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2023

Last sale price $740,000 $222 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,150/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Gated Community
  • Property is near a park
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Premium Lot

About This Home

As of August 2023

This property is located in coveted STARLIGHT DUNES of North La Quinta. This beautiful floorplan features 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage, pool &spa, on nearly 10,000 sq.ft. lot in an upscale gated community. Walk in the front double door entry into the very spacious living room w/view to the pool/spa area, a fireplace accented w/high stone backing and mantle, the formal dining area, wet bar and elegant staircase, a view of 2 upstairs balconies under the cathedral ceiling. The family room is accented by another fireplace and open to the gallery kitchen and access slider to the pool area. Spacious downstairs room w/its own bathroom that may serve as an attached Casita w/slider to side yard. Each of the bedrooms upstairs has a spacious and unique shape. The elegant spacious master bedroom also has its own fireplace, shower stall, separate tub, double vanity, walk-in closet, a double door opening to a princess-like balcony looking down to the living room area plus 2nd balcony to exterior. A 2nd spacious bedroom has a double door opening to another balcony overseeing the living room. The backyard is an entertainers delight w/NEWLY finished PEBBLE TECH on pool/spa and refinished Kool-Deck, built-in barbecue area and stucco covered patio. NEW Interior PAINT. Seller offering Flooring allowance. Home is centrally located to shops, restaurants, PGA Golf, POLO Ground/Music FEST, walking distance to internationally known Indian Wells Tennis Garden. To View or Show TEXT. 760-578-0077

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Pena Group

The Real Estate Company Inc License #01005040 Listed on: 06/23/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Seuss

KUD Properties, Inc. License #02149683

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home has North and South Exposure
  • Masonry wall
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Premium Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $140 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • "S" Clay Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,332 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Pool Views

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Parking

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

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Ceramic Spa Tile
  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Pool Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • La Quinta High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 609480015

Community Details

Overview

  • Starlight Dunes Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development

Recreation

  • Dog Park

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,036

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$140 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North, Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: Two
  • Building Number Of Stories: 3
  • Building Style: Contemporary
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 233.43
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9500
  • View Type: Pool
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Listing I D: 219096636
  • Listing Member Address: 80372 Camino San Lucas, Indio, CA 92203
  • Listing Office Address: 80372 Camino San Lucas, Indio, CA 92203
  • Selling Member Address: 74124 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 74124 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Starlight Dunes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Master Retreat, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Two Story Ceilings, Plaster Walls, High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
  • Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Gas
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Retreat, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Fiberglass Shower, Tile Shower, Tub Only, Tile Counters, Shower Stall, Shower Over Tub, Shower & Tub, Powder Room
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Features: Ceramic Counters, Tile Counters, Skylight(s), Pantry, Galley Kitchen
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3332.00
  • Windows Treatments: Bay Window(s), Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Premium Lot
  • Roofing: Clay Tile
  • Built-in BBQ: Gas, Propane
  • Fencing: Masonry, Fenced, Wrought Iron
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered, Balcony, Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Waterfall
  • Pool Construction: In Ground, Pebble
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Waterfall, Tile, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground, Pebble, Tile
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated, Private, Heated - Gas
  • 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

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Electric, Dual, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas, Water Heater Unit, Water Heater Central

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Doggie Park
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Management, Pet Rules
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 140.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 140.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 609480015
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler Timer, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Utilities Underground, Storm Drains, Private, Street Paved, Single Lot, Rectangular Lot, Level, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard, Fenced, Curbs
  • Lot Location: Park Nearby
  • Lot Size: 9583.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: La Quinta

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2023
Closed on
Aug 4, 2023
Sold by
Hawkins-Nothomb Shannan
Bought by
Gosha Tiffini K
Seller's Agent
The Pena Group
The Real Estate Company Inc
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Seuss
KUD Properties, Inc.
List Price
$777,777
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,777
-4.86%
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$795,869

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,869
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Outstanding Balance
$614,085
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$181,784

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2023
Closed on
Aug 3, 2023
Sold by
Hawkins Jack Lyndon
Bought by
Hawkins-Nothomb Shannon
Seller's Agent
The Pena Group
The Real Estate Company Inc
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Seuss
KUD Properties, Inc.
List Price
$777,777
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,777
-4.86%
Views
143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Outstanding Balance
$614,085
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$181,784

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2023
Sold by
Hawkins-Nothomb Shannan
Bought by
Hawkins Jack Lyndon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$311,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Fair Margaret Sue
Bought by
Hawkins Nothomb Shannan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,112
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2009
Sold by
Fair Carl D and Fair Margaret Sue
Bought by
Fair Carl D and Fair Margaret Sue
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gosha Tiffini K $740,000 Lawyers Title
Hawkins-Nothomb Shannon -- Lawyers Title
Hawkins Jack Lyndon -- None Listed On Document
Hawkins Nothomb Shannan $445,000 Lawyers Title
Fair Carl D -- None Available
Fair Carl D -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gosha Tiffini K $628,000
Previous Owner Hawkins Jack Lyndon $311,000
Previous Owner Hawkins Nothomb Shannan $239,112
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Sold $740,000 -4.9% $222 / Sq Ft
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 For Sale $777,777 +74.8% $233 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Sold $445,000 -4.3% $134 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/05/2018 04/05/18 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2018 02/09/18 For Sale $465,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
02/09/2018 02/09/18 Price Changed $465,000 -4.1% $140 / Sq Ft
01/15/2018 01/15/18 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2017 11/01/17 For Sale $485,000 -- $146 / 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 $10,036 $754,799 $188,701 $566,098
2023 $10,036 $477,127 $119,281 $357,846
2022 $6,443 $467,773 $116,943 $350,830
2021 $6,289 $458,601 $114,650 $343,951
2020 $6,081 $453,900 $113,475 $340,425
2019 $5,961 $445,000 $111,250 $333,750
2018 $7,084 $538,953 $110,949 $428,004
2017 $6,954 $528,386 $108,774 $419,612
2016 $6,800 $518,027 $106,642 $411,385
2015 $6,824 $510,247 $105,041 $405,206
2014 $6,713 $500,254 $102,985 $397,269
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    The Pena Group

    The Real Estate Company Inc

    (951) 288-0620

    3 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    The Pena Group
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  • Aaron Seuss

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Aaron Seuss

    KUD Properties, Inc.

    (760) 880-1315

    2 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Aaron Seuss
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  • John Sloan

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    John Sloan

    Keller Williams Realty

    (760) 898-1724

    7 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    John Sloan
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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219096636

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 609-480-015

California Riverside County La Quinta 92253

78875 Aurora Way, La Quinta, CA

This home is located at 78875 Aurora Way, La Quinta, CA 92253 since 23 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $795,869, approximately $238 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 78875 Aurora Way is a home located in Riverside County with nearby schools including Gerald R. Ford Elementary School, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, and La Quinta High School.

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