$575,000
SOLD MAY 6, 2020

78960 Rio Seco La Quinta, CA 92253

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,038 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$282 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Gated Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Panoramic View
  • Great Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2025

FABULOUS home located behind the gates of exclusive Rancho La Quinta Country Club & off the golf course for complete privacy. Located in the Ventana's of RLQ, a private enclave of 90 homes. Enter the gated courtyard & into this immaculate home with approx. 2038 sq. ft. & 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths (1BR has no closet but is being used as 3rd BR). Cook's kitchen with granite counters, center island & a breakfast nook! Adjacent to the great room with views of the sparkling Pebble Tech pool & spa surrounded by lush landscaping & also a side yard with a TV & heaters! Fabulous outdoor entertaining with absolutely spectacular south facing mountain views! Great room with tiled fireplace & hearth, soaring ceilings, huge picture windows, custom window coverings & electric overhang. Master suite with walk-in closet, marble shower, dual sinks & huge tub! There is a 3-car garage. Rancho La Quinta has a small and large dog park! Included in HOA dues of $490 are front landscaping, common areas & trash. High Speed internet, TV, phone & 24/7 security, Maintenance of common areas and streets. Come enjoy the good life! This is a decorator perfect home Offered turnkey furnished! A 10+!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff & Linda Brandt

Bennion Deville Homes License #00803984 Listed on: 01/06/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Amie Shepard

West Shores Realty, Inc. License #01882892

West Shores Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,304

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stucco Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer

HOA Fees

  • $490 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,038 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Awning
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
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  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Powder Room
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only in Secondary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

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

Additional Features

  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 646330019

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, trash
  • Rancho La Quinta Cc Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development

Amenities

  • Meeting Room
  • Card Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Dog Park

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,304

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$490 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: Ground
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Included In Sale: Available turnkey furnished per inventory
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 291.95
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9700
  • View Type: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Listing I D: 219036335
  • Listing Member Address: 47350 Washington St., Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Member Fax: (760) 561-1808
  • Listing Office Address: 47350 Washington St. Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 564-7969
  • Selling Office Address: 2007 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501-3220
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Rancho La Quinta CC
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Oven, Microwave Oven, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Fireplace Features: Blower Fan, Gas, Gas & Wood, Gas Starter, Glass Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Powder Room, Shower Stall
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Slab Counters, Island
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2038.00

Exterior Features

  • Roofing: Concrete
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall
  • Patio: Awning(s), Wrap Around
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Construction: In Ground, Pebble
  • Pool Description: Community, Heated, Private
  • Pool Location: Community, Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground, Pebble
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Community, Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: Cable TV
  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Doggie Park
  • Association #1 Frequency: Monthly
  • Gated Community: Yes
  • Golf Course Within Development: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Cable TV, Trash
  • Association Amenities: Bocce Ball Court, Card Room, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Meeting Room
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 490.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 490.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 646330019
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Acres: 0.2300
  • Lot Size: 10019.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Turnkey
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Rental Restrictions: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Dimmer Carolyn J
Bought by
Dale F Schudel Living Trust and Schudel
Seller's Agent
Josie Dvorken
Equity Union
Buyer's Agent
Henry Pselos
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,024,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-11.13%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
43.00%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Outstanding Balance
$509,570
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$413,543

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2024
Closed on
Oct 21, 2024
Sold by
Dimmer Carolyn A and Dimmer Carolyn J
Bought by
Dimmer Carolyn J
Seller's Agent
Marcel Atallah
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Josie Dvorken
HomeSmart
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.73%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Wolfe Michael A and Wolfe Michelle
Bought by
Dimmer Carolyn A
Seller's Agent
Marcel Atallah
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Josie Dvorken
HomeSmart
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Views
24

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2020
Closed on
Apr 10, 2020
Sold by
Black Robert Campbell and Black Gail Leslie
Bought by
Wolfe Michael A and Wolfe Michelle
Seller's Agent
Jeff & Linda Brandt
Bennion Deville Homes
Buyer's Agent
Amie Shepard
West Shores Realty, Inc.
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.42%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2013
Closed on
Apr 8, 2013
Sold by
Nance Susan A and Nance Andrew J
Bought by
Black Robert Campbell and Black Gail Leslie
Seller's Agent
Marianne Young
Buyer's Agent
Raymond Radas
HomeSmart
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2013
Closed on
Mar 14, 2013
Sold by
Nance Susan A
Bought by
Nance Susan and Susan Nance Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Marianne Young
Buyer's Agent
Raymond Radas
HomeSmart
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2012
Sold by
Montgomery George F and Bertleson Jeffrey A
Bought by
Nance Susan A and Nance Andrew J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2011
Sold by
Nance Darol F
Bought by
Nance Darol F and Darol F Nance Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,465
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2010
Sold by
Nance Darol F
Bought by
Nance Darol F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2008
Sold by
Nance Darol Frank
Bought by
Nance Darol F and Darol F Nance Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Fraeymen Frank A and Fraeyman Clare F
Bought by
Nance Darol Frank and Darol F Nance Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$576,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1999
Sold by
Td Desert Dev Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Fraeyman Frank A and Fraeyman Clare F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
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 $910,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $1,050,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $575,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $465,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $720,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $253,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $510,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,465 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $576,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $186,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $186,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $185,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $910,000 -1.5% $447 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Price Changed $924,000 -2.1% $453 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $944,000 -2.6% $463 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $969,000 -1.5% $475 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Price Changed $984,000 -1.0% $483 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 Price Changed $994,000 -2.9% $488 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $1,024,000 -2.5% $502 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Sold $1,050,000 0.0% $515 / Sq Ft
09/09/2024 09/09/24 For Sale $1,050,000 0.0% $515 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Off Market $1,050,000 -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $1,050,000 0.0% $515 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Off Market $1,050,000 -- --
07/20/2024 07/20/24 Price Changed $1,050,000 -4.5% $515 / Sq Ft
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $1,100,000 +91.3% $540 / Sq Ft
05/06/2020 05/06/20 Sold $575,000 -3.4% $282 / Sq Ft
03/28/2020 03/28/20 For Sale $595,000 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
03/13/2020 03/13/20 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2020 01/07/20 Price Changed $595,000 +20.2% $292 / Sq Ft
01/06/2020 01/06/20 For Sale $495,000 +6.5% $243 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Sold $465,000 -0.9% $228 / Sq Ft
04/01/2013 04/01/13 For Sale $469,000 -- $230 / 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 $8,304 $604,425 $78,837 $525,588
2022 $7,871 $592,575 $77,292 $515,283
2021 $7,692 $580,957 $75,777 $505,180
2020 $6,927 $523,572 $130,890 $392,682
2019 $6,790 $513,307 $128,324 $384,983
2018 $6,651 $503,243 $125,809 $377,434
2017 $6,538 $493,377 $123,343 $370,034
2016 $6,403 $483,704 $120,925 $362,779
2015 $6,425 $476,440 $119,109 $357,331
2014 $6,321 $467,110 $116,777 $350,333
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219036335

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 646-330-019