
Palm Desert, California 92260
This Stunning Move-In Ready Residence is listed at $519,500, offering a stable acquisition price closely aligned with its $515,000 Fair Market Value. Boasting an Excellent Condition Rating after extensive modern renovations, the interior features a modernized kitchen with contemporary cabinetry and a functional atrium conversion. The property provides panoramic golf course and mountain views from an elevated lot within the Monterey Country Club. Located near the 8-rated James Earl Carter Elementary, this home perfectly balances luxury and lifestyle. It is an ideal fit for Owner-Occupants or second-home buyers seeking a polished desert sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 164 S Castellana Subject | $519,500* List Price | 2 | 3 | 1,656 | $311 | - |
A 220 Madrid Avenue Sold | $585,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,447 | $404 | 0.2 mi |
B 13 Camino Arroyo S Sold | $522,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,821 | $287 | 0.9 mi |
C 40 Presidio Place Sold | $499,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,821 | $274 | 0.8 mi |
D 206 Seville Circle Sold | $535,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,800 | $297 | 0.3 mi |
E 49 Maximo Way Sold | $425,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,533 | $277 | 0.8 mi |
F 19 Maximo Way Sold | $595,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,759 | $338 | 0.7 mi |
G 262 Castellana S Pending | $650,000 List Price | 2 | 2 | 1,656 | $393 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1979, the property has undergone an extensive recent renovation that meets modern quality standards. The kitchen features contemporary cabinetry, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms have been fully refreshed with modern tile work and updated vanities. The interior boasts smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, updated flooring, and a functional atrium conversion, making it move-in ready with no deferred maintenance visible.
The property occupies an elevated lot positioned away from the golf cart path, offering unobstructed, sweeping views of the fairways, water features, and the Santa Rosa Mountains.
The home features a contemporary updated kitchen and refreshed bathrooms, along with a successful atrium conversion that adds a versatile third bedroom or office space to the floor plan.
Located in the prestigious Monterey Country Club, residents have access to 27 holes of championship golf, extensive racquet sports, and a fitness center, all while being minutes from El Paseo.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =2613, other record lot size in square feet = 1553.
The association fee is $761 per month, which represents a significant recurring expense that may impact the budget and financing qualifications for some buyers.
Originally built in 1979, the property and its community systems are over 45 years old, which may necessitate higher long-term maintenance costs compared to newer developments.
Welcome to your desert-oasis retreat at 164 Castellana, Palm Desert an elevated, panoramic view residence nestled in the heart of the prestigious Monterey Country Club. This bright and spacious home offers the perfect blend of resort-style living and comfortable, everyday sophistication. Step inside to discover a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom floor plan (approx. 1,656 sq ft) that showcases sweeping fairway views, majestic mountain backdrops and shimmering water features. With an elevated lot tucked away from the golf-cart path, the setting offers both peace and prestige. Inside you'll find an updated kitchen featuring contemporary cabinetry and counters, a converted atrium now serving as a versatile third bedroom or den/office space, and refreshed baths and laundry area for added functionality and style. Patio doors open to your private terrace, where you'll enjoy indoor/outdoor living with glowing desert sunsets, wide-open views of the golf course, and the majestic peek-a-boo view of the Santa Rosa Mountains beyond. Whether entertaining or unwinding, this home offers the ideal backdrop. Living in Monterey Country Club means access to world-class amenities: 27 holes of championship golf designed to challenge and inspire, plus expansive tennis, pickleball and bocce facilities, a fully equipped fitness center and a vibrant member social calendar. This home is ideally located minutes from the famed El Paseo Shopping District with its luxury boutiques, fine dining and cultural gems yet tucked into an exclusive enclave for true desert tranquility. Don't miss the opportunity to make 164 Castellana your gateway to the best of Palm Desert.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 1.0 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.2 mi
Grades 9-12 • 1.8 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 74% |
| Square foot | 1,656 | 1,550 | 60% |
| Lot Size | 2,613 | 2,492 | 52% |
| Price | $519.5K | $517.0K | 51% |
| Price per sq ft | $314 | $335 | 37% |
| Built year | 1979 | 1979 | 50% |
| HOA | $761.0 | $761 | 50% |
| Days on market | 85 | 163 | 13% |
Jan 28, 2026
$519,500
Initial Listing
Apr 27, 2023
$495,000
Public Record
Nov 30, 2020
$360,000
Public Record
Dec 27, 2002
$265,000
Public Record