NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78910 Aurora Way La Quinta, CA 92253

Estimated Value: $576,000 - $764,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,084 Sq Ft
$320/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2015

Last sale price $360,000 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,226/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gated Community
  • Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of June 2015

Extraordinary Starlight Dunes MASTERPIECE! This stunning 3 BD/2 BA home offers approximately 2,084 sq. ft. of open & well-appointed living space. Well-positioned from the street w/ a nicely manicured front yard & long driveway, this home has impressive curb appeal. Formal double-door entry that features a large glass transom window opens to a dramatic living area that includes formal living room w/ stacked stone fireplace, formal dining area, gourmet kitchen w/ Corian counters & custom lighting feature, great room w/ patio & pool access, spacious master bedroom w/ patio & pool access, 2 guest bedrooms (one utilized as office/gym) & dual entrance guest bathroom. The best in outdoor living space includes 2 covered patios, sparkling salt water pool & spa, lush landscaping. 2 extra-large side yards w/ gate provide options for use. Located near shopping, award-winning schools & fine dining, this pristine home will exceed the expectations of the most discerning home buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Schmett Real Estate Group

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01275226 Listed on: 05/11/2015

Co-Listed By

Brad Schmett

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01275226

Last Buyer's Agent

Carl Mitrak

Keller Williams Realty License #00519085

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,949

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Home has North and South Exposure
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,084 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Greenhouse Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Pool Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Double Vanity
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 609470042

Community Details

Overview

  • Starlight Dunes Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,949

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces South, Leisure Faces North
  • Levels: One
  • Builders Tract Code: Starlight Dunes
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Included In Sale: Refrigerator, washer & dryer
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 179.94
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9600
  • View Type: Pool
  • Water District Name: Coachella Valley Water
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Co Listing Office Address: 47100 Washington St., Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Listing I D: 215014548
  • Listing Office Address: 47100 Washington St., Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Selling Office Address: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 770-9510
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Starlight Dunes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave Oven, Electric Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Dryer Hookup, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Features, Wet Bar, Storage, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Glass Doors, Stone
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Tile Shower, Tile Counters, Shower Over Tub, Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Corian Counters, Pantry, Greenhouse Window, Gourmet Kitchen
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2084.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds, Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered, Wood, Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Safety Gate
  • Pool Construction: In Ground, Pebble
  • Pool Description: Heated, Salt Water
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground, Pebble
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Fire Alarm, Card/Code Access
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Greenbelt/Park
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 100.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 100.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 609470042
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot Description: Automatic Gate, Yard, Street Paved, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard, Curbs, Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 10890.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
May 26, 2015
Sold by
Hoggan Shannon Jo
Bought by
Laughrey David H and Laughrey Cheryl K
Seller's Agent
Brad Schmett Real Estate Group
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Buyer's Agent
Carl Mitrak
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4%
Current Estimated Value
$666,231

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$306,231
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Donati Marc M and Donatio Vickie K
Bought by
Hoggan Shannon Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,321
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2009
Sold by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K
Bought by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K
Bought by
Donati Marc M and Donati Vickie K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2003
Sold by
Churchill Laurence E and Churchill Beatrice
Bought by
Donati Marc M and Frahm Vickie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2003
Sold by
Churchill L E and Churchill B
Bought by
Churchill Laurence E and Churchill Beatrice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1997
Sold by
Silverman Howard & Deborah Family Trust and Silverman Howard
Bought by
Churchill L E and Churchill B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1990
Sold by
Starlight Dunes
Bought by
Silverman Howard and Silverman Deborah
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
Laughrey David H $360,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Hoggan Shannon Jo $290,000 Title 365
Donati Marc M -- None Available
Donati Marc M -- --
Donati Marc M $330,000 Orange Coast Title Co
Churchill Laurence E -- --
Churchill L E $200,000 Chicago Title Co
Silverman Howard $266,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Laughrey David $68,393
Closed Laughrey Cheryl $88,757
Open Laughrey David H $230,000
Closed Laughrey David H $200,000
Previous Owner Hoggan Shannon Jo $280,321
Previous Owner Donati Marc M $264,000
Previous Owner Churchill Laurence E $500,000
Previous Owner Churchill L E $85,000
Previous Owner Churchill L E L $158,000
Previous Owner Churchill L E $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $360,000 -4.0% $173 / Sq Ft
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $375,000 +29.3% $180 / Sq Ft
11/15/2012 11/15/12 Sold $290,000 -1.9% $139 / Sq Ft
09/01/2012 09/01/12 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2012 09/01/12 For Sale $295,500 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Rented $2,000 -9.1% --
02/20/2012 02/20/12 Under Contract -- -- --
12/02/2011 12/02/11 For Rent $2,200 -- --
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 $5,949 $432,653 $108,161 $324,492
2023 $5,949 $415,855 $103,962 $311,893
2022 $5,607 $407,702 $101,924 $305,778
2021 $5,473 $399,709 $99,926 $299,783
2020 $5,374 $395,612 $98,902 $296,710
2019 $5,268 $387,856 $96,963 $290,893
2018 $5,158 $380,252 $95,062 $285,190
2017 $5,067 $372,798 $93,199 $279,599
2016 $4,960 $365,489 $91,372 $274,117
2015 $4,116 $297,134 $74,283 $222,851
2014 -- $291,316 $72,829 $218,487
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Brad Schmett Real Estate Group

    Keller Williams Luxury Homes

  • B

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Brad Schmett

    Keller Williams Luxury Homes

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Carl Mitrak

    Keller Williams Realty

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Doreen Schroeter

    Bennion Deville Homes

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Diane Clervi-Gillis

    Bennion Deville Homes

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Cindy Stevenson

    Tarbell REALTORS

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 215014548

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 609-470-042

California Riverside County La Quinta 92253

78910 Aurora Way, La Quinta, CA

This home is located at 78910 Aurora Way, La Quinta, CA 92253 since 11 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $666,231, approximately $319 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 78910 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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