$895,000
SOLD AUG 3, 2026

79120 Shadow Trail La Quinta, CA 92253

La Quinta Area
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
0.25 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 3, 2026

$331 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

168 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Casita
  • Open Floorplan
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2026

Fabulous Desert Cove Entertainer. Private Quarter Acre Oasis with Resort Living. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a stunning Desert Cove home designed for effortless indoor outdoor living on a rare and highly desirable quarter acre lot. Surrounded by mature landscaping and exceptional privacy, the property feels like your own secluded oasis while still being less than six minutes from town, dining, and shopping. Located in one of La Quinta's lowest HOA gated communities, you will enjoy security, value, and peace of mind. Offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the home includes four bedrooms in the main residence plus a spacious detached casita that is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a private retreat. Inside, tile flooring flows through the main living areas with updated waterproof laminate flooring in all bedrooms and the casita. LED lighting, soaring 10ft ceilings, and an open great room create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The space is anchored by a custom stone surround fireplace, expansive windows, and sliding glass doors that connect seamlessly to the backyard. The family style kitchen is perfect for gatherings and features an oversized island, GE Profile stainless steel appliances, double ovens, built-in microwave, beverage cooler, filtered water system to the sink and Samsung refrigerator, plus a French door leading outdoors. A charming breakfast nook with sliding doors opens to the side yard for relaxed mornings and evening breezes.The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with dual closets, a soaking tub, glass enclosed shower, dual vanities, a towel warmer, and direct access to the pool terrace.Step outside to the private courtyard with a custom Breeo hardwood cooking fire pit and grill, creating the perfect setting for memorable dinners under the stars.The resort style backyard, features a custom pool and spa (installed in 2020) with a tanning shelf, bond beam, two water features, Pentair WhisperFlo pump, saltwater system, Pentair MasterTemp heater, WiFi app automation, LED color changing lights, a custom gas fireplace, extensive concrete decking, sidewalks, and professional landscaping with exterior LED lighting. The oversized lot provides space, serenity, and privacy that is rarely found in the neighborhood. Additional highlights include a three car garage. The double garage is finished with epoxy flooring, and the third garage features laminate flooring and offers flexible space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Signe Beck

Keller Williams Luxury Homes License #01414494 Listed on: 02/12/2026

Keller Williams Luxury Homes

Co-Listed By

Cynthia Rice

Keller Williams Realty License #01363009

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Devlin

Windermere Real Estate License #01357383

Windermere Real Estate

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 10,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $230 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Pool Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity
  • 2nd Bath Tub/Shower Combo
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Carport Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Casita

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 600400029

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash
  • Desert Cove Subdivision
  • Planned Unit Development

Security

  • On-Site Manager or Management
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

HOA Fees

$230 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 3
  • Building Style: Traditional
  • Casita Features Other: Large, Detached
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 342.22
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9700
  • View Type: Pool
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Co Listing Member Address: 47100 Washington St. Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Address: 47100 Washington St. Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Co Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Listing I D: 219143120
  • Listing Member Address: 47100 Washington St. Ste. 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Address: 47100 Washington St., Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 771-3063
  • Selling Member Address: 76300 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Selling Member Fax: (760) 841-3444
  • Selling Office Address: 76300 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Desert Cove
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Exterior, Patio, Great Room
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings (9 Ft+), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Stone
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Retreat, Walk In Closet, Primary Suite
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Shower & Tub, Powder Room
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Granite Slab Counters
  • Laundry: Individual Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2700.00
  • Windows Treatments: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Structures: Guest House/Casita
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio: Covered, Deck
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Waterfall
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Salt Water, Private, In Ground
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Guest, Driveway
  • Total Carport Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Association/Amenities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Trash
  • Association Amenities: Management
  • HOA Information: Yes
  • HOA Fee 1: 230.00
  • Total Monthly Association Fees: 230.00

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 600400029
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Yard, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size: 10890.00

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 3

MLS Schools

  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Altena Harry John and Altena Kristin
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Signe Beck
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Ann Schowe
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2011
Sold by
Davis Altena Catherine
Bought by
Altena Robin Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,381
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2011
Sold by
Burton Steven G
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp and Countrywide Home Loans Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Burton Carol A
Bought by
Burton Steven G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$631,992
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2007
Sold by
48Th & Adams Llc
Bought by
Burton Steven G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$631,992
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $800,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Landsafe Title
Grant Deed $340,000 Landsafe Title
Trustee Deed $382,500 Landsafe Default Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $790,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $286,400 Credit Line Revolving
Open $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $374,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $331,381 FHA
Previous Owner $631,992 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2026 08/03/26 Sold $895,000 -3.1% $331 / Sq Ft
07/31/2026 07/31/26 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2026 06/04/26 Price Changed $924,000 -0.1% $342 / Sq Ft
04/26/2026 04/26/26 Price Changed $925,000 -0.4% $343 / Sq Ft
02/12/2026 02/12/26 For Sale $929,000 +16.1% $344 / Sq Ft
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Sold $800,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/09/2021 09/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 For Sale $799,900 -- $296 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $11,230 $865,943 $67,651 $798,292
2025 $11,230 $848,965 $66,325 $782,640
2023 $10,975 $816,000 $63,750 $752,250
2022 $10,436 $800,000 $62,500 $737,500
2021 $5,859 $432,026 $98,628 $333,398
2020 $5,302 $390,481 $97,617 $292,864
2019 $5,197 $382,825 $95,703 $287,122
2018 $5,088 $375,320 $93,828 $281,492
2017 $5,007 $367,962 $91,989 $275,973
2016 $4,909 $360,748 $90,186 $270,562
2015 $4,925 $355,331 $88,832 $266,499
2014 $4,847 $348,373 $87,093 $261,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219143120

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 600-400-029

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