$645,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2026

79305 Desert Crest Dr La Quinta, CA 92253

La Quinta Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 24, 2026

$379 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of June 2026

Highly sought-after gorgeous home in the Topaz neighborhood conveniently located within walking distance to prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) schools: Amelia Earhart Elementary, John Glenn Middle School and La Quinta High School. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the recently upgraded PebbleTech saltwater pool and spa is the centerpiece of a beautiful back yard oasis. Updated pool pump, filter, heater, LED lighting, and pool chiller. Enjoy the dramatic mountain views and the lush landscaping and mature fruit trees in the expansive yard. This house was remodeled with Saltillo tile flooring throughout. Both bathrooms were totally renovated with walk-in shower, deep soaking tub, and spectacular tile and counter work. All windows were replaced, new shutters / blinds, upgraded 200A electrical panel, new attic fan, EV Charger. The living and dining room leads into an expansive family room with cathedral ceilings and lots of natural light. The upgraded kitchen area is complete with new appliances, center island and convenient breakfast nook, as well as granite counter tops. Wonderful neighborhood with no HOA dues. Perfect for a family, as a vacation home, or an investment / rental opportunity. This home sells itself.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Tuck

Desert Sands Realty License #01961111 Listed on: 04/25/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Miede

Compass License #02180469

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • "S" Clay Tile Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic Fan
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary bathroom tub or shower combo
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Amelia Earhart Elementary School
  • John Glenn Middle School
  • La Quinta High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Topaz Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 604332026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: No
  • Property Orientation Faces: Leisure Faces South
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • Building Style: Contemporary
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Included In Sale: All built-in appliances. refrigerator, washer and dryer
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 382.35
  • Lp Sp Ratio: 0.9900
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Water District Name: CVWD
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Listing I D: 219146924
  • Listing Member Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Address: 78000 Fred Waring Dr.,, Ste. 205, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Listing Office Fax: (760) 262-3232
  • Selling Member Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Selling Office Address: 74199 El Paseo Dr., #200, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  • Land Type: Fee
  • New Construction: No
  • Subdivision: Topaz
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Tile, Spanish Tile
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: 2 Primary Baths, Shower & Tub, Remodeled
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Living/Dining Combo, Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Granite Slab Counters, Remodeled
  • Laundry: Laundry Area
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1700.00
  • Windows Treatments: Blinds, Shutters

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Other Features: Slab
  • Roofing: Clay Tile
  • Fencing: Block
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Waterfall
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, Salt Water, Waterfall, Private
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Spa Hot Tub: Yes
  • Spa Hot Tub Construction: In Ground
  • Spa Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas, Private
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Direct Entrance, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District
  • Water Heater Feature: Gas

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 604332026
  • Irrigation: Sprinkler Timer
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Private, Level, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Lot Size: 7841.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Tax Info

  • Mello Roos: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Amelia Earhart
  • High School: La Quinta
  • Junior Middle School: John Glenn
  • School District: Desert Sands Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2026
Closed on
May 8, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
William Tuck
Desert Sands Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Miede
Compass
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.77%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.88%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $645,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $540,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $135,000 American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $480,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/24/2026 06/24/26 Sold $645,000 -0.8% $379 / Sq Ft
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2026 04/25/26 For Sale $650,000 -- $382 / 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 $7,991 $598,583 $162,364 $436,219
2025 $7,991 $586,847 $159,181 $427,666
2023 $7,800 $564,060 $153,000 $411,060
2022 $7,227 $540,000 $150,000 $390,000
2021 $3,160 $217,849 $45,122 $172,727
2020 $3,105 $215,616 $44,660 $170,956
2019 $3,041 $211,389 $43,785 $167,604
2018 $2,972 $207,245 $42,928 $164,317
2017 $2,933 $203,183 $42,087 $161,096
2016 $2,886 $199,200 $41,262 $157,938
2015 $2,892 $196,210 $40,644 $155,566
2014 $2,847 $192,369 $39,849 $152,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219146924

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 604-332-026

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