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 approx. 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 cozy room off your kitchen with breakfast nook, there is ample space and flow.The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream with granite counters, custom cabinets, stainless appliances, Sub-Zero built-in refrigerator, and a butler’s pantry–perfect for effortless entertaining.Multiple living and dining spaces provide both grand scale and intimate comfort, while the expansive primary suite offers a private retreat with spa-like ambiance in the primary bathroom.Set on an oversized lot with ample room for a resort-style pool and entertaining space, this home embodies the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and desert elegance. A rare opportunity to own a true La Quinta sanctuary.The low monthly HOA covers your front yard landscape and offers a sports court with playground, as well as controlled access to Carmela which is just adjacent to the esteemed Madison Club.Do not wait on this one, these floor plans do not come up often and this special one is being sold turn-key furnished!
Property Details
Price:
$999,900
MLS #:
219135254DA
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Carmela
Neighborhood:
313laquintasouthofhwy111
Listed Date:
Jan 27, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,147
Lot Size:
9,583 sqft / 0.22 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2006
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Flooring
TILE, CARP
Heating
CF
Exterior
Parking Spots
3
Security Features
GC
Financial
HOA Fee
$350
HOA Frequency
MO
Map
Community
- Address81840 Contento ST La Quinta CA
- SubdivisionCarmela
- CityLa Quinta
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92253
Subdivisions in La Quinta
- Acacia At La Quinta
- Aliso 30802
- Alta Verde Coral MT
- Andalusia at CM
- Bella Vista
- Capistrano at La Quinta 31304
- Carmela 31305
- Casitas Las Rosas
- Casitas Las Rosas 31306
- Codorniz
- Codorniz 31307
- Desert Club Estates
- Duna La Quinta
- Esplanade
- Estates at Point Happy Ranch 31374
- Flores Montanas
- Griffin Ranch
- Haciendas at La Quinta
- La Quinta Cove
- La Quinta Cove 31319
- La Quinta Cove*
- La Quinta Del Oro 30807
- La Quinta Fairways
- La Quinta Palms
- La Quinta Vistas 30812
- Laguna De La Paz
- Lake La Quinta
- Lake La Quinta 31325
- Legacy Villas
- Lions Gate
- Los Estados 31328
- LQ Desert Villas
- Mira Flores
- Montero 31383
- Mountain View CC
- Palm Royale
- Palm Royale 30815
- Palmilla
- Palmilla 31339
- Palo Verde
- Palo Verde 31340
- Parc La Quinta
- PGA Greg Norman
- PGA Greg Norman 31342
- PGA Legends
- PGA Nicklaus Private
- PGA Nicklaus Private 31344
- PGA Nicklaus Tournament 31345
- PGA Nicklaus Trnamnt
- PGA Palmer Private
- PGA Palmer Private 31346
- PGA Stadium
- PGA West Signature
- PGA West Signature1861
- Piazza Serena 31349
- Puerta Azul
- Rancho La Quinta CC
- Rancho La Quinta CC 31352
- Rancho La Quinta Country Club
- Rancho Santana
- Santa Rosa Cove Coun
- Santa Rosa Trail
- Santa Rosa Trail 31356
- Santerra
- Stone Creek Ranch
- Stone Creek Ranch 31357
- Sunflower
- The Citrus
- The Hideaway
- The Madison
- The Madison 31364
- The Quarry 31367
- The Tradition 31368
- Topaz
- Tradition Golf Club
- Trilogy
- Watercolors
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in La Quinta as of Feb 11, 2026
762
Single Family Listed
139
Avg DOM
286
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,333,171
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Carmela subdivision, 81840 Contento ST La Quinta CA is a Single Family for sale in La Quinta, CA, 92253. It is listed for $999,900 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,147 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2006. The current price per square foot is $318. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in La Quinta is $286. The average listing price for Single Family in La Quinta is $1,333,171.
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