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$779,000

52426 Avenida Mendoza

La Quinta, CA 92253

Active

3

Beds

3

Baths

1,954

Sq. Ft.

1948

Year Built

Riverside

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

Historic Cove Compound on Rare Oversized Lot | Built 1948Step into a piece of early La Quinta history. Originally built in 1948, this reimagined desert retreat sits on an oversized lot in the heart of the La Quinta Cove and offers a level of space, privacy, and character rarely found today.Expanded over time into a true compound-style property, the home blends vintage charm with modern livability across approximately 2,000 square feet. Inside, natural light fills the open living spaces, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that defines the desert lifestyle.The expansive lot sets this property apart, offering multiple outdoor living areas, room to entertain, and the kind of privacy today's buyers crave. Whether enjoying quiet mornings with mountain views or hosting under the desert sky, this home delivers a lifestyle experience beyond the typical Cove property.Located just minutes from hiking and biking trails, Old Town La Quinta, dining, and shopping, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the Cove's earlier homes thoughtfully evolved for modern living.Ideal as a full-time residence, second home, or legacy investment in one of La Quinta's most iconic neighborhoods.

Listed by Jeffrey Fishbein · DRE #01954349 · Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS #1156076027
ListedMar 25, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

Stories1
StyleSpanish
Total UnitsN/A
RoofN/A
Garage Spaces0
PoolIn Ground, Pebble
SpaHeated, Private

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesN/A
Exterior FeaturesN/A
FlooringTile
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
FireplaceN/A
LaundryN/A
Parking FeaturesBoat, Oversized
Parking Total4
Patio & PorchN/A
Entry LevelN/A
Entry LocationN/A
Common WallsN/A

Property Features

Lot Size0.23 ac
Lot FeaturesTwo To Five Units Acre, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sprinkler System
ViewMountains, Panoramic
DirectionsUse GPS Cross Street: Calle Ensenada & Avenida Mendoza.

Community

Area313 - La Quinta South of HWY 111
School DistrictN/A

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Conventional
Land LeaseNo
HOA NameN/A
HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$4,146/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

CRMLSLast updated: October 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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