Seller's Agent in 2024
Ginny Peacock
Coldwell Banker Realty
(760) 567-2242
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
78930 Galaxy Dr La Quinta, CA 92253
Estimated Value: $658,000 - $784,644
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,400
Sq Ft
$297/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Gated Community
- Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Rated A-
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Peek-A-Boo Views
About This Home
As of June 2024This 3 bedroom, 3 bath spacious and remodeled home, located in Starlight Dunes in desirable La Quinta is stunning! Featuring 2400 square feet of tasteful choices, colors and decor, done with today's standards and tastes in mind. Please note there is a bonus room as well, ideal as an office, den and even a small 4th bedroom. All gourmet cooks will appreciate the roomy, bright kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, marble countertops, a pantry, stainless steel appliances including a built in oven and microwave and a 5-burner gas cooktop, and an aesthetic geometric backsplash. The kitchen is anchored by a large island/breakfast bar with a rectangular sink with a pull down faucet. Another unique feature is that the floorplan includes both a living room area with direct pool access and pool view and a family room. The family room is anchored by a gas fireplace accented with an attractive brick facade and a built in entertainment center. The 3 bedrooms are spacious and well separated. The Primary Suite has direct pool access and view and a huge, custom organized walk in closet. The spa like bathroom features a seamless rainfall shower and a freestanding Japanese tub and double sink and vanities. Other features inside the home include a laundry room, a 2-car garage, dual A/C system, smart thermostat, elevated ceilings, stylish rolling barn doors to some rooms, a powder room for guests, and lots of light. The flooring is a light colored woodgrain, plank style, that is waterproof and made of vinyl. The exterior area in front boasts a luscious green lawn, some desert landscaping and a enormous walled patio that runs the length of the house and affords a extended entertaining area and outdoor living space for many months of the year. In the private backyard, there is an inviting pool area with a cascading waterfall from the spa, walk in entry steps to the pool and a large sun deck with 2 umbrellas. Don't miss this home, it is gorgeous!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00809811 Listed on: 04/16/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,637
Year Built
- Built in 2001 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Gated Home
- Slump Stone Wall
- Sprinkler System
- Lawn
- Back and Front Yard
HOA Fees
- $160 Monthly HOA Fees
Property Views
- Peek-A-Boo
- Mountain
- Pool
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Clay Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,400 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Vertical Blinds
- Sliding Doors
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Great Room
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Vinyl Flooring
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Marble Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Double Vanity
- Bathtub with Shower
Home Security
- Alarm System
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Firewall
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
- Waterfall Pool Feature
Utilities
- Two cooling system units
- Central Heating
- Property is located within a water district
- Private Water Source
- Water Heater
Additional Features
- Open Patio
- Tack Room
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 609-470-068
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
Additional Features
- Gated Community
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 16, 2024
Closed on
May 20, 2024
Sold by
Wood Adam and Wood Lia
Bought by
Guajardo Roberto M and Guajardo Quyen D
Seller's Agent
Ginny Peacock
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sondra Bittner
C 21 Coachella Valley RE
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$71,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.96%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Outstanding Balance
$453,720
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$259,441
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 6, 2018
Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Bought by
Wood Adam and Wood Lia
Seller's Agent
Sal Puglisi
California Lifestyle Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bill Potts
Potts Realty
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.48%
Original Mortgage
$449,460
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2016
Sold by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Bought by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 2013
Sold by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Bought by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,200
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 2005
Sold by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Bought by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
Sold by
Griggs Andrea M
Bought by
Kling Robert S and Kling Victoria S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 22, 2004
Sold by
Griggs Roger N
Bought by
Griggs Andrea M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$381,900
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 16, 2004
Sold by
Valanos Timothy and Valanos Dori
Bought by
Griggs Andrea M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$381,900
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 2000
Sold by
Starlight-Ccc Llc
Bought by
Valanos Timothy and Valanos Dori
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,950
Interest Rate
7.71%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guajardo Roberto M | $785,000 | Orange Coast Title | |
| Wood Adam | $440,000 | Equity Title Company | |
| Kling Robert S | -- | Accommodation | |
| Kling Robert S | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Kling Robert S | -- | Accommodation | |
| Kling Robert S | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Kling Robert S | -- | -- | |
| Kling Robert S | $525,000 | New Century Title Company | |
| Griggs Andrea M | -- | Stewart Title Riverside | |
| Griggs Andrea M | -- | Stewart Title Guaranty | |
| Valanos Timothy | $240,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Guajardo Roberto M | $460,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wood Adam | $449,460 | |
| Previous Owner | Kling Robert S | $222,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kling Robert S | $259,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Kling Robert S | $420,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Griggs Andrea M | $381,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Valanos Timothy | $191,950 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2024 06/28/24 | Sold | $785,000 | 0.0% | $327 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/12/2024 05/12/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/19/2024 04/19/24 | For Sale | $785,000 | 0.0% | $327 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/18/2024 04/18/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/16/2024 04/16/24 | For Sale | $785,000 | +78.4% | $327 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/07/2018 09/07/18 | Sold | $440,000 | -2.0% | $183 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/24/2018 07/24/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/06/2018 06/06/18 | For Sale | $449,000 | -- | $187 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,637 | $800,699 | $200,177 | $600,522 |
| 2023 | $6,637 | $471,766 | $80,413 | $391,353 |
| 2022 | $6,760 | $462,517 | $78,837 | $383,680 |
| 2021 | $6,609 | $453,449 | $77,292 | $376,157 |
| 2020 | $6,492 | $448,800 | $76,500 | $372,300 |
| 2019 | $6,391 | $440,000 | $75,000 | $365,000 |
| 2018 | $5,774 | $391,000 | $98,000 | $293,000 |
| 2017 | $5,451 | $364,000 | $91,000 | $273,000 |
| 2016 | $5,290 | $353,000 | $88,000 | $265,000 |
| 2015 | $5,494 | $364,000 | $91,000 | $273,000 |
| 2014 | $5,485 | $364,000 | $91,000 | $273,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ginny Peacock
-
Carol Traylor
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Carol Traylor
Coldwell Banker Realty
(760) 777-2923
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
-
Sondra Bittner
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Sondra Bittner
C 21 Coachella Valley RE
(760) 899-0689
12 in this area
78 Total Sales
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2018
Sal Puglisi
California Lifestyle Realty
-
Bill Potts
B
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Bill Potts
Potts Realty
(760) 331-9438
2 in this area
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 24-378837
APN: 609-470-068
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