52486 Avenida Mendoza
La Quinta, CA 92253
Sold
Step back in time and experience the romance of Old La Quinta at this charming, well-preserved home in La Quinta Cove. Built in 1936, the residence is one of the city's original historic casitas and features a premium corner homesite/double lot with stunning wraparound mountain views, a gated front yard and a private back yard with covered patios and room for a future pool. The property offers a combined total of four bedrooms and three baths and includes a main house, a casita and a ready-to-finish studio apartment. Warm and inviting, the main house is light and open and hosts a living room with a handsome fireplace, a dining room that opens to the backyard via French doors, and a kitchen with patio access and generous cabinetry. Spanish-tile flooring, beamed ceilings and colorful accent tile adorn the property's buildings, and modern and efficient climate control, a tankless water heater and heat pump splits ensure year-round comfort. Reproductions of hardware and lighting from the 20s and 30s are showcased. Dating to the 1930s, the stand-alone casita is extra spacious and boasts high ceilings, large windows, a loft, bedroom, kitchen, bath and an attached carport. Waiting for your personal touch, the studio apartment presents its own front and rear entrances and includes fixtures that are ready for installation.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
MLS # | 219093777DA | Lot Size | 10,454 Sq. Ft. |
HOA Fees | $0/Monthly | Property Type | Single Family Residence |
Price | $ 795,000
Price Per SqFt: $ 331 |
DOM | 742 Days |
Address | 52486 Avenida Mendoza | Type | Residential |
City | La Quinta | Sq.Ft. | 2,401 Sq. Ft. |
Postal Code | 92253 | Garage | N/A |
County | Riverside | Year Built | 1936 |
Bed / Bath | 4 / 3 | Parking | 2 |
Built In | 1936 | Status | Closed |
Sold Date | 2023-05-09 |
INTERIOR FEATURES
Has Laundry | Yes |
Laundry Information | Individual Room, Outside |
Has Fireplace | Yes |
Fireplace Information | Wood Burning, Living Room |
Has Appliances | Yes |
Kitchen Appliances | Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Range Hood |
Kitchen Information | Corian Counters |
Kitchen Area | Dining Room |
Has Heating | Yes |
Heating Information | Heat Pump |
Room Information | Family Room, Living Room, Loft, Sound Studio |
Has Cooling | Yes |
Cooling Information | Heat Pump, Wall/Window Unit(s) |
Flooring Information | Tile |
InteriorFeatures Information | Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony |
DoorFeatures | French Doors |
Has Spa | No |
WindowFeatures | Blinds |
Bathroom Information | Shower in Tub |
EXTERIOR FEATURES
FoundationDetails | Slab |
Roof | Clay |
Has Pool | No |
Has Fence | Yes |
Fencing | Block, Vinyl |
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MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
- Principal & Interest:
- Property Tax: $848
- Home Insurance:$119
- HOA Fees:$0
- Mortgage Insurance:
PRICE HISTORY
Date | Event | Price |
04/16/2023 | Listed | $795,000 |

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