81968 Contento
La Quinta, CA 92253
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,778 sqft
- 10,454 sqft lot
- $341 per sqft
- 2005 build
- – on site
As you walk through the secure locked gate of this Santa Barbara style home you'll enter a spacious courtyard with a beautiful table that sits 6. You will see that the home is an open floor plan. You then walk through the front door into the great room with sliding glass and French doors and see the pool. The private backyard with it's pool/spa, pergola, built-in BBQ, covered porch all on a large lot with fruit trees and lawns for relaxation in both sun and shade. This is what desert living is all about 365 days a year. The chef will enjoy preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen with a center island breakfast bar, plus a huge butler's pantry with many additional cabinets, counter space, wet bar and even a walk-in pantry. This is all part of the great room facing a fireplace with built-in cabinets on both sides. The luxurious master suite features dual vanities, a soaking tub plus a separate shower and large walk-in closet. The casita is plenty big for multiple beds, an office area and even an additional sofa all exiting out to the locked gated courtyard. We hope you come see this special place in The Estates of Carmela. OH! And don't miss stopping by the community park with its playground and possibly run into a neighbor for a friendly chat.
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Last updated Apr 8, 2025
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MLS# 219127787DA —
This home is listed in more than one place. See it here.
The Building
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Year Built:2005
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Stucco
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Architectural Style:Mediterranean, Spanish
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Roof:Tile
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Foundation:Slab
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Exterior Features:Barbecue Private
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Stories Total:1
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Patio And Porch Features:Covered, Concrete
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Patio:1
Interior
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Features:Bar, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Crown Molding
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Levels:One
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Kitchen Features:Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
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Eating Area:Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
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Door Features:French Doors, Sliding Doors
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Window Features:Shutters, Screens
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Flooring:Carpet, Tile
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Room Type:Guest/Maid's Quarters, Walk-In Pantry, Utility Room, Great Room, All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet
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Living Area Source:Assessor
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplace:Gas, Great Room
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Laundry:Individual Room
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Laundry:1
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:2778.00
Financial & Terms
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Disclosures:CC And R's, Homeowners Association
Location
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Directions:Take Ave 52 east to Monroe, right on Monroe just past Rancho Santana gate to Carmela gate on the right. Enter Carmela and turn right on Contento Cross Street: Via la Serena.
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Latitude:33.66620100
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Longitude:-116.23440400
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Lot Features:Back Yard, Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Park Nearby, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
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Lot Size Area:10454.0000
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Lot Size Acres:0.2400
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Lot Size SqFt:10454.00
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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View:1
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View:Mountain(s), Pool, Park/Greenbelt, Peek-A-Boo
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Fencing:Block
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Fence:Yes
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Sprinklers:Yes
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Security Features:Automatic Gate, Gated Community
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Exclusions:Although fully furnished seller will be taking several pieces of furniture and all wall art. Subject to Sellers Inventory List
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Other Structures:Gazebo, Guest House
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Land Lease:No
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Lease Considered:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- No listing contact info available
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:3
Baths
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Total Baths:3
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Bathroom Features:Vanity area, Soaking Tub, Shower
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Full & Three Quarter Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:Standard
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Parcel Number:779470009
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:1
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Heating:Central, Zoned, Forced Air, Natural Gas
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Cooling:Yes
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Cooling:Zoned, Central Air
Utilities
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Utilities:Cable Available
Appliances
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Appliances:Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Range Hood
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Included:Yes
The Community
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Subdivision:Carmela
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Subdivision:Carmela
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Inclusions:All furnishings including AV equipment which includes TV, surround sound for great courtyard and backyard. All shelving in garage, cabinet and work bench in golf cart space remains.
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Association Amenities:Management, Playground, Maintenance Grounds
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Association:Carmela HOA
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Association:Yes
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Association Fee:$350
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Association Fee Frequency:Monthly
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Pool:In Ground, Electric Heat, Waterfall, Private
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Senior Community:No
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Private Pool:Yes
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Spa Features:Heated, In Ground
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Assessments:No
Parking
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Parking:Yes
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Parking:Golf Cart Garage, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Guest, Street
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Parking Spaces:2.00
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Attached Garage:Yes
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Garage Spaces:2.00
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$950,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$5,086
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Taxes | N/A |
Insurance | $261 |
HOA fees | $350 |
Utilities | $220 See report |
Total | $5,917/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/3/25
Apr 3, 2025
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Listed / Active | CRMLS_CA | $950,000 | 100.0% (6.0% / YR) |
8/28/08
Aug 28, 2008
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DAMLS | $475,000 |