$390,000
SOLD DEC 27, 2016

78945 Via Florence La Quinta, CA 92253

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,286 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Mountain View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gated Community
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of January 2025

Wonderful 3 BR/2 BA home (3rd bedroom is den that can be easily converted) in beautiful Lake La Quinta. Enter the charming private desert-landscaped courtyard to your new home! Dual front doors will lead you into the open and spacious living area with rolling plantation shutters for the view of the fabulous pebble tec pool in the back yard. House has dual a/c units which help save on a/c bills. Eat-in kitchen also has granite countertops and breakfast bar with plenty of room for entertaining. Master bedroom has large en suite bathroom with walk-in closet. Tile throughout with carpet in the bedrooms and den make this a great entertainment home as a primary or secondary residence. Lake La Quinta is a community for boating, tennis, swimming and picnics in the park-this property is walking distance from the park and lake and community is close to grocery, coffee shops and the new movie theater with reclining chairs. Low HOA dues include Internet and television

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frances Beadles

HK Lane Real Estate License #01993186 Listed on: 05/31/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Terri Munselle

HK Lane Real Estate License #01260226

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,189

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $406 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,286 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Blinds
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • <<selfCleaningOvenToken>>
  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Spa Fenced

Location

  • Ground Level
  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 643140046

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV
  • Built by Lake La Quinta
  • Lake La Quinta Subdivision, Lake La Quinta Floorplan
  • Community Lake
  • Greenbelt

Additional Features

  • Picnic Area
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,189

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$406 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North
  • Levels: Ground, One
  • Builder Model Name: Lake La Quinta
  • Builder Name: Lake La Quinta
  • Builders Tract Code: Lake La Quinta
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Disability Access: No Interior Steps
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps, Living Room
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 179.35
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9512
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Pool
  • Water District Name: Cochella Valley Water District
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Listing I D: 216017020
  • Listing Office Address: 677 Arrowhead Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 834-7575
  • Selling Office Address: 677 Arrowhead Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Office Fax: (760) 834-7575
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Lake La Quinta
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Glass Doors, Tile
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: Master Suite, Walk In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower & Tub, Tile Shower
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Tile Counters
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2286.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Custom Built
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio: Concrete Slab
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Waterfall
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Black Bottom, Heated
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Fenced, Hot Tub, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Water Heater Unit

Association/Amenities

  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Rules: Assoc Pet Rules, Call
  • Gated Community: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Cable TV
  • Association Amenities: Greenbelt/Park, Lake or Pond, Pet Rules, Picnic Area
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 406.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 406.00
  • Unit Location: Ground Floor

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 643140046
  • Lot Acres: 0.1900
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Yard
  • Lot Location: Park Nearby
  • Lot Size: 8276.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2016
Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Lynch Susan Jean
Bought by
Kechely R O R and Kechely Jean C
Seller's Agent
Frances Beadles
HK Lane Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Terri Munselle
HK Lane Real Estate
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2009
Sold by
Lynch Susan J
Bought by
Lynch Susan Jean and The Susan Lynch Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2000
Sold by
Lake La Quinta Communities Llc
Bought by
Lynch Susan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,200
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $390,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $290,818 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $233,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $253,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $238,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $222,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $220,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $217,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $37,800 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $649,000 -6.6% $284 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $695,000 -4.7% $304 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $729,000 -2.7% $319 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $749,000 +7.0% $328 / Sq Ft
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Sold $700,000 -6.5% $306 / Sq Ft
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $749,000 +92.1% $328 / Sq Ft
12/27/2016 12/27/16 Sold $390,000 -4.9% $171 / Sq Ft
11/13/2016 11/13/16 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2016 09/13/16 For Sale $410,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2016 05/31/16 For Sale $410,000 -- $179 / 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
2023 $6,189 $435,047 $108,760 $326,287
2022 $5,837 $426,518 $106,628 $319,890
2021 $5,699 $418,156 $104,538 $313,618
2020 $5,596 $413,870 $103,467 $310,403
2019 $5,485 $405,756 $101,439 $304,317
2018 $5,371 $397,800 $99,450 $298,350
2017 $5,284 $390,000 $97,500 $292,500
2016 $4,168 $305,476 $76,364 $229,112
2015 $4,179 $300,889 $75,218 $225,671
2014 $4,113 $294,997 $73,746 $221,251
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 216017020

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 643-140-046