PREMIUM LA QUINTA LIVING APPROXIMATELY $335,000 EFFECTIVE PURCHASE PRICE! PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION, WALK TO POOL & CLUBHOUSE. GATED 55+ COMMUNITY: Welcome to Watercolors, a secure gated, age- and income-qualified 55+ community designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac and just a short walk to the community pool, spa, and clubhouse, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,337 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open-concept layout create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living area is anchored by a charming fireplace that serves as the heart of the home. The kitchen features ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and a breakfast bar that opens to the dining and living areas. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. A large sliding glass door opens to an oversized covered patio, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and relaxation. The indoor laundry room is conveniently located adjacent to the attached 2 car garage. Notable features include new tinted windows in the two rear bedrooms & guest bathroom, shutters throughout the home, and espresso-colored Solar Levelor blinds in the rear bedrooms that help keep the afternoon heat at bay. Additional enhancements include a code-compliant heating and A/C system with integrated air purification, a water heater installed in 2024, new interior plumbing lines in 2024, rain gutters, decorative landscape rock, & a whole-house surge protector. Life at Watercolors offers the ease of low-maintenance living within a secure gated community featuring beautifully maintained grounds, a clubhouse, pool, spa, & opportunities to connect with neighbors and friends. COMMUNITY QUALIFICATIONS: Watercolors is a moderate-income housing community. Owner occupancy is required. No investors, rentals, or all-cash purchases permitted. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM:The Purchase price is $425,000 (or the final negotiated price) and includes a $90,000 silent second mortgage through the La Quinta Housing Authority. Riverside County household income limits apply: 1 person $62,651-$87,300; 2 persons $71,601-$99,750; 3 persons $80,551-$112,250; 4 persons $89,501-$124,700. Buyers must be pre-approved through La Quinta Housing Authority & meet all program requirements.
Property Details
Price:
$425,000
MLS #:
MB26124080
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Watercolors 31371
Neighborhood:
313laquintasouthofhwy111
Listed Date:
Jun 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,337
Lot Size:
3,920 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2007
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Schools
School District:
Palm Springs Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, MW, RF, GR, WHU
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, CARP
Heating
CF
Interior Features
CF
Laundry Features
IR, DINC, WINC
Levels
A
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Accessibility Features
PK
Architectural Style
SPN, TRD
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community
55+
Community Features
SDW, SL, GOLF, HIKI, BIKI, DGP
Construction Materials
BLK, ASP, FRM, GLS, PLS
Exterior Features
BQ, RG
Fencing
BW
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
CON, PTO, PO, SL, OPN
Roof
SHN, SPT
Security Features
SD, COD, GC
Senior Community YN
1
Spa Features
AS, COM
View
MT, PE, NE
Window Features
SHT, STW
Financial
HOA Fee
$316
HOA Fee Frequency
MO
Map
Community
- Address47815 Dancing Butterfly La Quinta CA
- SubdivisionWatercolors (31371)
- 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 Jun 19, 2026
779
Single Family Listed
195
Avg DOM
250
Avg $ / SqFt
$906,763
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Watercolors (31371) subdivision, 47815 Dancing Butterfly La Quinta CA is a Single Family for sale in La Quinta, CA, 92253. It is listed for $425,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,337 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2007. The current price per square foot is $318. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in La Quinta is $250. The average listing price for Single Family in La Quinta is $906,763.
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