- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,185 sq ft
78892 Fountain Hills Dr, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
Community: Sun City Palm Desert
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Home type
Single family
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Year built
1994
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Lot size
7,841 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$274
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HOA fees
$395 / Mo
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Last updated
1 day ago
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Views
30
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Saves
4
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Overview
55+ Sun City Palm Desert--The ''Best Bang for your Buck'' in the whole Coachella Valley and beyond. Rarely does an opportunity come along to own one of the most coveted floor plans in this award-winning active lifestyle adult community in the desert. Introducing a truly spectacular Emerald ''Estate'' model home with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms situated on a rare oversized corner lot located close to the main Mountain View Clubhouse. This luxurous home offers unmatched privacy, curb appeal, outdoor living and entertaining potential. You will find premium upgrades featuring a double door entry with custom glass insert, high coffered ceilings, plantation shutters, (4) skylights, wood-like plank tile throughout except guest room, and new HVAC (2025). A gated courtyard leads through double glass doors, opening up to the light and bright main living and dining area, a wall of windows and a sliding door access to the cool north facing backyard. Gather in the heart of the home, the open-concept kitchen and family room that has been transformed with stunning quartz counters, large island offering plenty of workspace perfect for meal prep and entertaining and breakfast bar, white cabinets, double wall ovens, stainless appliances custom farm sink and upgraded faucet. The family room has stylish built-ins and breakfast nook and access to the patio. The master bedroom suite has bay window with a view, bathroom has dual vanity, soaking tub, separate shower, oversized walk-in closet with custom organizing system. The spacious, extended guest suite doubles as an ''attached casita'' with ''french doors'' access to the front courtyard, featuring brand new carpet, closet, and a full bath with tub and shower. The third bedroom is spacious and has an ''en-suite'' half bath that doubles as a guest bath with separate access. The laundry room has washer and dryer, upper cabinets, utility sink, Corian counters and vertical blinds. The extended 2 car plus golf cart garage has overhead storage, storage cabinets. The true highlight of this property is the expansive, private outdoor space taking full advantage of the large corner lot. The backyard is a meticulously maintained oasis with mature desert landscaping and custom pavers, featuring a tranquil water feature, perfect for enjoying a quiet morning coffee or hosting family and neighborhood gatherings.
Interior
Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 3
- Half baths: 1
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- Individual Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Features
- Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room, Great Room, Family Room
Size
- 2,185 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Patio & Porch
- Covered
Roof
- Tile
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway
- Side by Side
- Golf Cart Garage
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1994
Lot Size
- 0.18 acres
- 7,841 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Community Info
HOA Information
- Association Fee: $395
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: $44
- Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Paid Clubhouse, Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Cable TV, Billiard Room, Tennis Court(s), Controlled Access, Clubhouse, Bocce Court, Game Room, Gym
Senior Community
- Yes
Listing courtesy of: Lynda Dumas, HomeSmart
MLS ID: 219146228DA
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of Apr 12, 2026 and/or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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Community Key Facts
Age Restrictions
- 55+
Amenities & Lifestyle
- See Sun City Palm Desert amenities
- See Sun City Palm Desert clubs, activities, and classes
Homes in Community
- Total Homes: 4,949
- Home Types: Single-Family, Attached
Gated
- Yes
Construction
- Construction Dates: 1992 - 2003
- Builder: Del Webb
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The following amenities are available to Sun City Palm Desert - Palm Desert, CA residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Indoor Walking Track
- Card Room
- Ceramics Studio
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Sewing Studio
- Stained Glass Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Ballroom
- Computers
- Library
- Billiards
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Lakes - Scenic Lakes & Ponds
- Lakes - Fishing Lakes
- R.V./Boat Parking
- Playground for Grandkids
- Outdoor Patio
- Golf Practice Facilities/Putting Green
- On-site Retail
- Multipurpose Room
- Gazebo
- Sports Courts
There are plenty of activities available in Sun City Palm Desert. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- AARP Drivers Class
- AARP Tax Aide
- Aging with Confidence
- Airplane Model Flying
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alzheimer's Support
- Aqua Zumba
- Aquacize
- Aquatics
- Art Club
- Astronomy
- BZB's Needlecrafts
- Ballet
- Bible Study
- Billiards
- Bocce Ball
- Book Club
- Boosters
- Bridge
- Bunco
- Camera Club
- Canasta
- Car Club
- Cards
- Ceramics
- Chair Yoga
- Compulsive Eaters
- Computer Instruction
- Couples Golf
- Couples Putters
- Crafty Ladies
- Creative Arts
- Democrats in Sun City
- Desert Cyclists
- Desert Dancers
- Dining Out
- Discovery Meditation
- Duplicate Bridge
- Farmers Market
- Financial
- Fit-N-Fun
- Forum
- Friends of Gilda Cancer Support
- Friends of the CV Symphony
- Friendship Church
- Fun City Bowlers
- Garden
- Genealogy
- Gin Rummy
- Hadassah
- Health Lecture Series
- Hearts
- Here We Go Travel
- Hiking
- Homecrafters
- Italian Heritage Group
- Jewelry Club
- Just for Fun
- Karaoke
- Ladies 9-Holers golf
- Lady Putters
- Library Group
- Line Dance
- Love to Dance
- Mahjong
- Meditation
- Men's Golf
- Men's Niners
- Menz Putterz
- Mexican Train
- Model Railroaders of the Desert
- Moonlighters Golf
- Mountain Vista Ladies Golf
- Movie Nights
- Music Buffs
- Neighbors 4 Neighbors
- Pacific Northwesterners
- Pan
- Parents Grief
- Performing Arts
- Pet Lovers
- Pilates
- Ping Pong
- Quilters
- RV Club
- Racquet
- Racquetball
- Rainbow Circle
- Raja Yoga
- Red Hats
- Rhines
- Rummy Q
- SCPD Republicans
- Scrabble
- Sit-N-Fit
- Solos Club
- Stained Glass
- Step Aerobics
- Stroke Survivors
- Sun City Jewish Services
- Sun City Singers
- Sunshine
- Tai Chi
- Theatre Club
- Time 'N' Tone Aerobics
- Travel Club
- Veterans
- Weight Circuit Training
- Wine Tasters
- Wood Crafters
- World of Women Charity Fundraising
- Writers Circle
- Yacht Club
- Yoga




