81650 Rancho Santana Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
81650 Rancho Santana Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
Property Description
Sophisticated desert living awaits in this beautifully appointed residence within the gated community of Rancho Santana. Offering nearly 2,800 square feet with three spacious ensuite bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home combines refined finishes, generous living spaces, and exceptional indoor-outdoor appeal. An inviting open-concept floor plan is enhanced by wood-look ceramic tile flooring, custom window treatments, elegant granite surfaces, upgraded appliances, and thoughtfully placed recessed lighting throughout. The gourmet kitchen offers abundant workspace, a walk-in pantry, and seamless connection to the main living and dining areas, while a wet bar with wine refrigerator adds an ideal touch for entertaining and a skylight brings natural light into the laundry room. The private backyard is designed for relaxed desert living, featuring a large saltwater PebbleTec lap pool, spa, and water feature. A separate side patio creates an intimate retreat beneath a vine-covered patio structure, where seasonal table grapes and a charming fountain provide a beautiful setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or evening cocktails. Additional highlights include three-car garage parking, low-maintenance landscaping, exceptional bedroom privacy, and select furnishings and appliances remaining with the home. Ideally located just minutes from the Empire Polo Club, Old Town La Quinta, shopping, dining, and some of the Coachella Valley's most desirable attractions, with low HOA dues completing this exceptional Rancho Santana offering.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 3 closed
Rancho Santana · La Quinta · Single Family Residence
Listed 9.2% below the median closed sale of $880,000. Closed comps sold at 94% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81580 Rancho Santana | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 3 | 2,782 | 8,712 | $266 | $739,999 | 18 | 100 |
| 52135 Shining Star Lane | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 3 | 2,782 | 9,148 | $312 | $869,000 | 9 | 99 |
| 81561 Hidden Links Drive | La Quinta | 2005 | 3 | 4 | 2,643 | 9,148 | $312 | $825,000 | 11 | 95 |
| 81636 Rancho Santana Drive | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 4 | 2,977 | 8,712 | $265 | $788,000 | 24 | 94 |
| 52281 Whirlaway Trail | La Quinta | 2005 | 3 | 4 | 2,643 | 9,583 | $340 | $899,000 | 185 | 92 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 3.6 | 2,765.4 | 9,060.6 | $299 | $824,199.8 | 49.4 | |||
| Median | 2,782 | $825,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (3)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81660 Hidden Links Drive | La Quinta | 2006 | 10/09/2026 | 3 | 4 | 2,905 | 10,019 | $900,000 | $865,000 | $298 | 0.96 | 50 | 94 |
| 52380 Silver Star Trail | La Quinta | 2006 | 06/17/2026 | 3 | 4 | 2,905 | 10,454 | $959,000 | $880,000 | $303 | 0.92 | 46 | 91 |
| 52382 Shining Star Lane | La Quinta | 2005 | 06/29/2026 | 6 | 5 | 3,226 | 11,326 | $1.18M | $1.13M | $349 | 0.96 | 113 | 76 |
| Total: 3 · Average | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3,012 | 10,599.667 | $956,666.667 | $956,666.667 | $316.667 | — | 69.66666666666667 | ||||
| Median | 2,905 | $880,000 | $880,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.