78900 Morning Star Way, La Quinta, CA 92253

$749,990
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,023 Status: Active
Current Price: $749,990 List Date: 7/31/2026 Last Modified: 9/13/2026

Overview

Description

Perched on a premium corner lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this Starlight Dunes residence offers a sophisticated retreat within one of North La Quinta's most coveted gated enclaves. From the moment you arrive, the desert-inspired landscaping and expansive lot set a tone of privacy and refined style. Inside, the home has been reimagined with a modern aesthetic and an airy, open floor plan. The living space centers around a striking stacked-stone fireplace, complemented by updated flooring and designer lighting that flows seamlessly throughout. Culinary enthusiasts will gravitate toward the gourmet kitchen, a masterfully executed space featuring custom cabinetry, granite slab countertops, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances. A breakfast bar and stylish tile backsplash add both function and flair to this heart of the home. The primary suite serves as a true sanctuary of luxury. The ensuite bath is a showpiece of Carrera stone, featuring a glass-enclosed shower, a deep ...

Listing Details MLS# 219150915

General Property Information

Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Approx SqFt
2023
Total Baths
2
SqFt Source
Assessor
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Pool
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Description
Attached
Sprinklers
Yes
Building # of Stories
Yes
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Year Built
2001
Furnished
Unfurnished
Cross Streets
Galaxy

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Lot Description: Landscaped; Private Lot Location: Cul-De-Sac View Type: Mountain(s) Other Structural Features: Premium Lot Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Irrigation: Sprinkler System; Sprinkler Timer Fencing: Stucco Wall Disclosures: CC & R; Homeowners Association; Planned Development Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Range; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Features: Remodeled Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter/Bar; Dining Area Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s); Remodeled; Shower & Tub Foundation: Slab Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Pool Location: Private Pool Construction: In Ground Pool Description: Heated; In Ground; Private Heating: Fireplace(s); Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Fireplace Location: Great Room Fireplace Features: Gas; Glass Doors Rooms: Great Room Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Ft+) TV Services: Cable TV Laundry: Individual Room Security Safety: Gated Community Window Treatments: Custom Window Covering; Shutters Roofing: Tile Patio Features: Concrete Slab Sewer: In, Connected and Paid Water: Water District Water Heater Feature: Gas Parking: Driveway; Garage Door Opener Association 1 Frequency: Monthly Association Amenities: Other Land Lease Type: Fee Simple

Listing Location and Property Info

APN
609560049
Original List Price
785000
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Street #
78900
Street Name
Morning Star
Street Suffix
Way
County
Riverside
State
CA
Zip Code
92253
Area
308 - La Quinta No of HWY 111
Country
US

Listing Info

Short Term Rentals
No
Will Consider Lease
No

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos
No

Property Info

Golf Course Within Development
No
Senior Community
No
Gated Community
Yes
PUD Y/N
Yes
Total Monthly Association Fees
150
View
Yes

More Information

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2026-07-31

Water

Water District Name
CVWD
Water District
Yes

Parking SpacesInformation

Total Garage Spaces
2
Total Parking Spaces
2

HOA Information

HOA
Yes
HOA Fee 1
150

DPR

DPR Eligible
Yes

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date
2026-07-31
Land Type
Fee
Subdivision
Starlight Dunes

Fencing

Stucco Wall
Yes

Sale Type

Standard
Yes

Listing Terms

Conventional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Parking Spaces/Information

Total Covered Spaces
0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces
0

Lot Description

Landscaped
Yes
Private
Yes

Lot Location

Cul-De-Sac
Yes

View Type

Mountain(s)
Yes

Other Structural Features

Premium Lot
Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Yes

Irrigation

Sprinkler System
Yes
Sprinkler Timer
Yes

Disclosures

CC & R
Yes
Homeowners Association
Yes
Planned Development
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Oven
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Kitchen Features

Remodeled
Yes

Eating Areas

Breakfast Counter/Bar
Yes
Dining Area
Yes

Bathroom Features

Double Vanity(s)
Yes
Remodeled
Yes
Shower & Tub
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Cooling Type

Air Conditioning
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes

Pool Location

Private
Yes

Pool Construction

In Ground
Yes

Pool Description

Heated
Yes
In Ground
Yes
Private
Yes

Spa/Hot Tub Construction

In Ground
Yes

Spa/Hot Tub Description

Heated - Gas
Yes
Private
Yes

Heating

Fireplace(s)
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Heating Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Fireplace Location

Great Room
Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas
Yes
Glass Doors
Yes

Rooms

Great Room
Yes

Interior Features

High Ceilings (9 Ft+)
Yes

TV Services

Cable TV
Yes

Laundry

Individual Room
Yes

Security Safety

Gated Community
Yes

Window Treatments

Custom Window Covering
Yes
Shutters
Yes

Roofing

Tile
Yes

Patio Features

Concrete Slab
Yes

Sewer

In, Connected and Paid
Yes

Water Heater Feature

Gas
Yes

Parking

Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Association Amenities

Other
Yes

Association 1 Frequency

Monthly
Yes

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple
Yes
Listing Office: Compass
Listing Agent: Joe Vetrano
Last Updated: September - 13 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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