78840 Lima, La Quinta, CA 92253
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OFF MARKET

78840 Lima
La Quinta, CA 92253

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 3,770 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$1,562,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,441/mo*
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$1,562,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,441/mo*
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4 Beds
1.5 Baths
3,770 sqft
(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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Description

A gem in the heart of the Citrus Country Club, located on the 5th fairways of the Pete Dye Course.This custom home is taking advantage of the South West and North East exposure: The guest bedroom and the double room casita open directly onto the courtyard with its beautiful salt water pool, SPA and fountain. The courtyard has a built-in BBQ and faces South, offering a panoramic view on the Santa Rosa Mountain. You enter the main home through a custom made frosted glass door. The large living room area opens on both sides: the patio on the golf course, and the courtyard. The patio gives you all the shade you need after a long outdoor day in the sun. The gourmet kitchen with its gas cooktop, built-in fridge, centered island is well located between a dining area facing the courtyard and a formal dining room facing the golf course. The primary bedroom has a very large bathroom, with shower and soaking tub, an extra large walk in closet. It faces the golf course. The house has two bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, and your guests will love the double room casita with its Jack and Jill bathroom. The 3 car garage has an epoxy floor and lots of storage cabinets. This amazing home with its perfect layout maximizing the sun exposure and the views is sold partially furnished,
78840 Lima, La Quinta, CA 92253 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,770 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $1,600,000 on Apr 19, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2024 with an asking price of $18,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 26, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,562,500, with a rent estimate of $5,182/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 78840 Lima

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Pantry
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowave
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TilePatio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Price History for 78840 Lima

DatePriceEventSource
03/26/2026$30,000ListingRemovedCRMLS #OC24146665
03/11/2026$30,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC24146665
11/12/2025$25,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC24146665
07/16/2025$15,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC24146665
03/13/2025$30,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC24146665
11/20/2024$25,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC24146665
10/08/2024$20,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC24146665
08/19/2024$15,000PriceChange
CRMLS #OC24146665
07/25/2024$18,600Listed For RentCRMLS #OC24146665
04/19/2023$1,600,000Sold
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219090748
04/07/2023$1,750,000PendingCRMLS #219090748DA
03/27/2023$1,750,000ContingentCRMLS #219090748DA
03/01/2023$1,750,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #219090748DA
02/26/2023$1,800,000ContingentCRMLS #219090748DA
02/11/2023$1,800,000Listed For SaleCDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219090748
12/17/2010$725,000Sold
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #21410370
11/12/2010$725,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/02/2010$700,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/21/2010$749,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/07/2010$849,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/27/2009$925,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/25/2009$1,050,000PriceChange
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10/13/2009$925,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/07/2009$1,050,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/26/2009$1,199,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/31/1996$140,000Sold
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Market trends in La Quinta

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$887K
$27.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$406
$5MoM
Available listings
585
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$21,389
Assessment$1,664,639
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 78840 Lima

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
78845 Pina St, La Quinta, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,355,000
09/26/25
4
4.5
4,794
78795 Lima St, La Quinta, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,480,000
01/29/26
4
4.5
4,303
51425 Calle Quito, La Quinta, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$925,000
04/30/26
4
2.5
3,386
51200 Calle Paloma, La Quinta, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,039,500
08/05/25
4
4
3,060
50695 Calle Guaymas, La Quinta, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
11/13/25
3
3.5
3,364
50245 Mountain Shadows Rd, La Quinta, CA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$1,555,000
03/09/26
3
3
3,100
50665 Spyglass Hill Dr, La Quinta, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$947,500
05/08/26
3
3.5
2,756
50655 Calle Paloma, La Quinta, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
06/22/26
4
4.5
3,441
78741 Deacon Dr E, La Quinta, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$3,895,000
10/16/25
4
4.5
3,324
79140 Jack Rabbit Trl, La Quinta, CA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$1,610,000
06/30/26
4
4.5
3,840

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What Locals Say about La Quinta

At least 297 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say parking is easy

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say kids play outside

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 33 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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    "Great neighborhood! Highly recommend for anyone looking to live in a nice, friendly, safe environment. Worth checking out!"
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    "Great area and the cove is like its own little town. We have just about everything we need. It’s a quiet area for the most part."
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    "Quiet and near nature. I love the community and how family centered La Quinta is. It’s very activity oriented "
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  • Lorena Nicolao
    "Love the trails and the Santa Rosa mountains! We’ve lived in the cove for 13 years. The city of La Quinta truly is a beautiful gem and a beautiful place to live. "
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    "Awesome neighborhood with a private dog park as big as a football field. Large homes with big lots and great people."
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    "It's a quiet and clean neighborhood. Maybe not the most diverse but people are kind and kind their business. There's not much to do around here, lots of retirees but it's safe and peaceful. Everywhere you look is like a postcard. Maybe boring sometimes but it's peaceful and serene. "
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    "No sidewalks for dogs. But, there is a great nature trail that my dogs love to walk along and smell all the smells"
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    "La Quinta cove is a very safe community, lots of houses are being renovated, and the cove sits between three mountains. Love it."
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    "Compare to Los Angeles it’s heaven! Love living here. Great neighborhood and beautiful area. It’s hot during summer though."
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  • Brittany Kuhn
    "Hiking trails and good neighbors make this community what it is. There is a farmers market in Old Town as well."
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    "There is a local public pool with movie nights, and pickle ball tournaments are very popular at the community park."
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    "I have lived in my neighborhood for 9 years. It’s a very clean and quiet neighborhood which I love. The only thing I would change is having more children in the neighborhood because we have kids and it feels like there are no children around here."
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    "l live la quinta six month. I love town and neighborhood . I like to live longer for my lifetime quiete and classic and lots of golfing courses and hiking mountain. etc"
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  • Carlos F.
    "Dog owners and dogs are very common along with businesses that cater to dog owners in and around all commercial areas"
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  • Nicole C.
    "Art show, the cove, the trails, tacos and beer festival all the restaurants, nice walking area, beautiful mountains, friendly people, pickle ball courts and tennis courts, dog park, markets everywhere, fresh food at the farmers market "
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  • Podeschi
    "Lots of dogs here. Very pet friendly. Dog parks are here as well as dog stations. Owners keep pets on leashes. Pets are treated like family members here and I see during quarantine many walking their dogs on the golf course. "
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  • Kristoher S.
    "it only takes eight minutes for me to arrive at work since I work close by. Why does this require one hundred characters?"
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  • Kim M.
    "people walk their dogs in the early morning hours due to the heat. dog owners need to watch for coyotes. "
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  • Sarah.olayo2
    "I think the tennis tournaments are for sure the most unique things about our community here in LQ. Also the shields date garden is pretty great and I recommend it to anyone who is new to LQ."
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  • Uilani M. .
    "there are no community events in my neighborhood but old town la quinta is close by and has lots of things happening "
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  • Shawn
    "some days are busier than others traffic wise but a smooth drive all the way out. la quinta has a lot of quick stop shops if you know the backroads really well. helps cut time."
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  • Rosanna F.
    "Great location. Walk to schools, parks, grocery store. 3 minute drive to department stores, more grocery stores, theater, and restaurants."
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  • Lisa L.
    "I am retired so if commuting to the club house, to play golf, to the gym or friends houses we just hop in the golf cart. La Quinta is a wonderful small town."
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    "We’ve lived here for 2 years, nice area, nice neighbors, we look out for each other’s property. House and landscape always looks nice."
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    "Safe. Pretty. Quiet. I have the best neighbors on both sides of me. Centrally located near all stores. "
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