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81840 Contento Street, La Quinta, CA 92253

$900K4bd · 4ba · 3,147 sqft
Lot 9,583 sqftHOA $350/moSingle Family Residence
Active
46d on marketMLS# 219151041

Property Description

Experience desert living at its finest in this elegant 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom South La Quinta estate, complete with a private detached casita. Built in 2006 and offering approximately 3,150 sq. ft., this residence blends timeless architecture with refined finishes. Dramatic soaring ceilings, graceful archways, and numerous French doors create a seamless flow between indoor sophistication and outdoor serenity. Featuring a formal living room, formal dining room, and inviting family room off the kitchen with breakfast nook, the thoughtful floor plan offers exceptional space for both everyday living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, and a butler's pantry designed for effortless hosting. Multiple gathering spaces provide both grand scale and intimate comfort, while the expansive primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious spa-inspired bath. Set on an oversized lot with abundant space to create the ultimate resort-style backyard, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to personalize and elevate an already stunning home. A comparable residence with a pool recently sold for approximately $1.1 million, making this thoughtfully priced offering an incredible value. Priced below recent comparable sales to reflect the opportunity for a pool and cosmetic modernization, this home allows the next owner to create their own vision while building immediate equity. Imagine transforming the backyard into a private desert oasis and updating the interiors to today's designer aesthetic--all while owning one of the most desirable floor plans in the neighborhood. Located within the gated community of Carmela, adjacent to the prestigious Madison Club, the low monthly HOA includes front yard landscaping, controlled access, a sports court, and a playground. Opportunities to own this sought-after floor plan are rare, and this exceptional home is being offered turnkey furnished. Don't miss your chance to secure one of South La Quinta's best values.

Features & Amenities

CarmelaFeeBuilt 2006

Property Details

Subdivision
Carmela
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
2006
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
3
Garage Spaces
3
Heating
Central
Cooling
Air Conditioning
View
Mountain(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
City
La Quinta
Zip Code
92253
County
Riverside
Listed byWindermere Real Estate, Jolie Leydekkers·760-702-6736

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Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$4,550.38
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$719,920
Total Interest
$918,218
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,638,138
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About Carmela

This property is located in Carmela, a community in La Quinta. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.

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Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 3 active · 5 closed

81840 Contento Street, La Quinta, CA 92253

Carmela · La Quinta · Single Family Residence

$900K
Luxury Tier
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sqft
3,147
Lot
9,583 sqft
Year
2006
$/Sqft
$286
Pool: Yes
Spa: No
View: mountain
Garage: 3-car

Listed 37.9% below the median closed sale of $1,450,000. Price per sqft ($286) is a 44% discount to closed comps ($513). Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $900K· $286/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $1.45M
$550K (37.9%)
Active comps
vs active median $1.02M
$119K (11.7%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $395
$109 (27.5%)

Active Properties (3)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
81961 Contento StreetLa Quinta2005342,78810,890$337$939,0003088
81822 AlegreLa Quinta2021442,73812,197$372$1.02M6675
81770 Via La SerenaLa Quinta2006342,78811,761$475$1.32M574
Total: 3 · Average3.34.02,771.33311,616$394.667$1.09M33.666666666666664
Median2,788$1.02M

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
80708 Castillo Del AreanaLa Quinta202109/04/2026442,8638,712$1.50M$1.40M$4890.933568
51340 Avenida DiazLa Quinta202008/26/2026342,89510,019$1.60M$1.60M$5531.0011568
51230 Avenida ObregonLa Quinta199809/01/2026333,59411,326$1.59M$1.45M$4030.9114963
79625 BayaLa Quinta200108/31/2026332,6007,841$1.45M$1.43M$5480.984063
81660 Chant CourtLa Quinta202008/28/2026342,96713,504$1.73M$1.70M$5730.9913962
Total: 5 · Average3.23.62,983.810,280.4$1.51M$1.51M$513.295.6
Median2,895$1.45M$1.45M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.