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$425,000
Est. $2,380/mo

47815 Dancing Butterfly, La Quinta, CA 92253

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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 meet all LQHA requirements.

Property Facts

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Bedrooms

3

bathtub

Bathrooms

2

square_foot

Square Feet

1,337

landscape

Lot Size

3,920 sqft

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Year Built

2007

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Property Type

Single Family Residence

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Days on Market

42

payments

HOA Fee

$316/mo

garage

Garage Total

2

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MLS #

MB26124080

Interior Details

General Interior

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary

Flooring

Carpet, Tile

Fireplace

Living Room

Accessibility

Parking

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer

Laundry

Laundry Room

Bed & Bath

Main Level Bedrooms

3

Main Level Bathrooms

2

Climate Control

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Parking

Total Parking Spaces

4

Garage Spaces

2

Open Parking Spaces

2

Attached Garage

Yes

Parking Features

Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage

Exterior & Lot

Building & Construction

Patio & Porch

Concrete, Open, Patio, Porch

Fencing

Block

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors

Construction

Asphalt, Block, Frame, Glass, Plaster

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Shingle, Spanish Tile

Lot & Grounds

Lot Features

Zero To One Unit Acre, Close To Clubhouse, Cul De Sac, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Landscaped, Near Park, Yard

Pool Features

Community, In Ground, Association

Spa Features

Association, Community

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Community & HOA

Association Info

AssociationWatercolors at La Quinta
HOA Fee$316
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Fee Includes

Sewer

HOA Amenities

Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Maintenance Grounds, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pool, Pets Allowed, Recreation Room, Spa Hot Tub, Trash, Cable Tv, Utilities, Water

Community Features

Biking, Dog Park, Golf, Hiking, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Park, Pool

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Nearby Schools

RatingSchool NameGradesDistance
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La Quinta High
High School
9-120.8 mi
4
La Quinta Middle
Middle School
6-81.0 mi
6
Harry S. Truman Elementary
Elementary School
K-51.1 mi
6
Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies
Elementary School
K-51.4 mi
6
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
Middle School
6-81.4 mi

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