81968 Contento, La Quinta, CA 92253
FOR SALE
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
Listed by Necol Keenan, Luminescent Real Estate, (714) 572-2140

81968 Contento
La Quinta, CA 92253

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,778 sqft

$910,000

Est. Mortgage $5,823/mo*

$910,000

Est. Mortgage $5,823/mo*
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,778 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Spanish retreat located in the Estates of Carmela. This home captures the essence of La Quinta resort-style living with its striking Spanish architecture and inviting, open layout. High ceilings and graceful arches add character throughout the interior, enhancing the resort feel. The entry features a large, enclosed courtyard accessed through French doors, promoting wonderful indoor-outdoor flow. The expansive great room connects seamlessly to this courtyard on one side and, on the other, opens via three sliding doors to the spacious, private backyard oasis, complete with a pool and an enclosed California Room. The great room is open to the gourmet kitchen, which features a center island, beautiful designer lighting, a large walk-in pantry, and a butler's pantry/prep area with extensive storage and cabinet space. Designer lighting is a feature throughout the entire home. The large Primary Suite is a true retreat, offering a separate French door entrance to the backyard. The Primary Bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, dual sinks, a separate soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet. The two guest bedrooms are generously sized. One features a private outdoor sitting area, and the other is large enough to function as a casita or office and includes French doors opening to the main entry courtyard. The guest bathroom is equipped with dual sinks and a large shower/bath combination. The backyard is spacious and private, providing numerous enclosed areas perfect for relaxing around the pool. It also features a custom BBQ island and a beautiful pergola for additional seating. The property includes a dedicated side area for gardening, complete with lemon and lime trees. The landscaping is drought-tolerant and equipped with sprinkler drip lines to all plants and trees, complemented by beautiful accent lighting. This home is being sold comfortably and tastefully furnished. Located in an elite and lively town, you will enjoy sunshine all year round and never a shortage of activities, including great entertainment, shopping, and dining. The area is also close to PGA Golf, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, and offers abundant biking and hiking trails.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$350/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$328
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 81968 Contento

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Other, Pantry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2778 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Built-In Range, Barbecue, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Gas, Gas StarterSpa: Heated, In Ground, PrivateHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, ScreensFlooring: Carpet, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Carpet, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Pool
Security
Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TilePatio / Porch: Arizona Room, Concrete, Covered, Enclosed, Open, Patio, See Remarks, TerraceFencing: BlockExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: SlabHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Door-Multi,Direct Access,Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, PrivatePool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 414Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2005
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: Copper PlumbingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyParcel Number: 779470009

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $910,000Price Per Sqft: $328

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: La QuintaCommunity: Carmela (31305)
School Information
High School District: Desert Sands Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: SW26119371

Community

Community Features: Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Gated, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Name: CarmelaHOA Phone: 760-862-1202Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $350/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: *None Show and SellListing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SW26119371Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 714-572-2140Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06065-N-779470009-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Controlled Access,Sport Court,Maintenance Grounds,Maintenance Front Yard,Picnic Area,Playground,Pickleball,SecuritySource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Necol Keenan DRE #01985632, (714) 572-2140
Luminescent Real Estate
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SW26119371
Also Listed on CRMLS.

Price History for 81968 Contento

DatePriceEventSource
06/02/2026$910,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SW26119371
11/04/2025$850,000ListingRemovedCDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219127787
10/12/2025$850,000PriceChange
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219127787
07/07/2025$899,950PriceChange
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219127787
04/03/2025$950,000Listed For SaleGreater Palm Springs Realtors #219127787
07/24/2015$464,000Sold
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #214082818
06/01/2015$499,000PendingAgent Provided
04/30/2015$499,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/22/2015$519,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/16/2014$549,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/16/2013$417,500Sold
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #21469606
01/25/2013$455,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/17/2011$407,000Sold
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #21424273
03/23/2011$349,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/03/2010$360,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/28/2010$449,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/09/2010$449,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/23/2010$469,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/03/2010$499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/05/2009$539,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/31/2009$539,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/26/2009$549,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/29/2009$565,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/28/2008$475,000Sold
CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #41333066
06/06/2008$499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/19/2008$477,700Sold
N/A
03/31/2006$655,500Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,636
Assessment$152,672
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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

  • 65 % 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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  • Vanessa Rubenstein
    "Love it because it’s paradise compared to any other places I lived. Safe, beautiful and peaceful with great entertainment events."
  • Josh
    "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."
  • Sarah Post
    "Quiet and near nature. I love the community and how family centered La Quinta is. It’s very activity oriented "
  • 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. "
  • Vanessa Block-rubenstein
    "Awesome neighborhood with a private dog park as big as a football field. Large homes with big lots and great people."
  • Trills
    "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. "
  • Sarah Post
    "No sidewalks for dogs. But, there is a great nature trail that my dogs love to walk along and smell all the smells"
  • Trulia User
    "La Quinta cove is a very safe community, lots of houses are being renovated, and the cove sits between three mountains. Love it."
  • Vanessa Block-rubenstein
    "Compare to Los Angeles it’s heaven! Love living here. Great neighborhood and beautiful area. It’s hot during summer though."
  • Brittany Kuhn
    "Hiking trails and good neighbors make this community what it is. There is a farmers market in Old Town as well."
  • Jennifer Gresham
    "They would love it. Restaurants, shops, outdoor areas dog friendly. Cool trails within neighborhoods. ."
  • Tonya.ochuk
    "There is a local public pool with movie nights, and pickle ball tournaments are very popular at the community park."
  • Lyle McLaren
    "It is safe for kids and everyone in this community to live and enjoy life. We love it here as the people are so nice."
  • Paigesells24seven
    "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."
  • Moonhee J.
    "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"
  • Carlos F.
    "Dog owners and dogs are very common along with businesses that cater to dog owners in and around all commercial areas"
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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?"
  • Kim M.
    "people walk their dogs in the early morning hours due to the heat. dog owners need to watch for coyotes. "
  • 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."
  • Veronica C.
    "Me and all the shoppingnear me. Great stores target, ULTA, home goods, walmart, Habitburgers, soup plantation. Etc..."
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    "We have a very friendly neighborhood. Everyone says "hi" whenever they walk their dogs and we always feel safe at home and within the environment."
  • Achmsons
    "Great family area, good parks and activities for young children and family. Also neighbors are pretty nice and helpful. "
  • Mom
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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 "
  • Shawn
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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."
  • 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."
  • Mrsluzdavis
    "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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Necol Keenan, Luminescent Real Estate
Agent Phone: (714) 572-2140
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81968 Contento, La Quinta, CA 92253 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,778 sqft single-family home built in 2005. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Jun 2, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# SW26119371.