294 Metate Place, Palm Desert, California 92260, Palm Desert, 92260 - 3 bed, 4 bath

294 Metate Place
Palm Desert, California 92260
Property Price
SUMMARY
Estimated Market Value
Comparable Sales Map
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 294 Metate Place Subject | $2,550,000* List Price | 3 | 4 | 3,241 | $733 | - |
A 48541 Old Stone Trail Pending | $2,999,990 List Price | 4 | 5 | 3,385 | $886 | 0.9 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1998, the property has undergone an extensive high-end renovation within the last 5 years. It features modern designer epoxy flooring throughout, a chef's kitchen with a quartz slab island and professional-grade appliances, and a completely modernized spa-like primary bathroom with a freestanding tub and porcelain tile. All finishes and systems appear to meet current luxury standards with no deferred maintenance.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Indoor-Outdoor Living
The home features expansive walls of glass and a south-facing orientation that provides seamless access to a private pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen with stunning mountain views.
- Detached Guesthouse
A fully self-contained casita with a morning bar and private bath offers excellent versatility for guests or a private home office, enhancing the property's utility.
- Modernized Luxury Finishes
The interior boasts high-end upgrades including designer epoxy flooring, a chef's kitchen with quartz slab islands, and a spa-inspired primary suite with a freestanding tub.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- High Carrying Costs
The monthly association fee of $1,812 is substantial, which may impact the overall cost of ownership and appeal to budget-conscious luxury buyers.
- School Accessibility
The property is located a significant distance from local schools, with the nearest high school nearly 5 miles away, which may be a drawback for families with children.
About 294 Metate Place
Welcome to your private desert escape, entered through custom gates with opaque privacy glass into a serene entry courtyard serving both the main residence and detached guesthouse. Low-maintenance desert landscaping enhances the sense of retreat. The great room is filled with natural light, featuring high ceilings, walls of glass, minimalist design, and cutting edge designer epoxy flooring throughout. A fireplace, television, wet bar, and direct access to the outdoor entertainment patio create effortless indoor-outdoor living. The space flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining areas, ideal for entertaining, with sunny southern mountain views. The dining room is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass, offering picturesque views of the pool, spa, outdoor living areas, and mountains beyond, with convenient access to both the kitchen and outdoor barbecue area. Centrally located, the open kitchen keeps everyone connected and features a large quartz slab preparation island with double sink and breakfast bar seating, granite countertops, cabinet-faced refrigerator, professional gas range, double ovens, microwave, and dishwasher. The tranquil primary suite is generously sized and includes a stone fireplace, television, and sliding glass doors opening to the pool, spa, and outdoor living areas. A private patio offers mountain views just outside the bedroom. The spa-inspired bath features a custom vanity, freestanding tub, large porcelain tile shower, private lavatory, walk-in closet, and etched privacy glass. An interior guest suite includes a full bath, closet, television, and direct access to the entry courtyard. The detached guesthouse is fully self-contained with a television, morning bar, microwave, refrigerator, walk-in closet, and bath filled with natural light and a private lavatory. Outdoor living offers a relaxing retreat with covered seating, television, pool and spa views, built-in barbecue, turf, and desert landscaping. Additional features include a 2-car garage plus golf cart garage with epoxy flooring, and desirable south exposure providing full sun on the pool and patio.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1998
- Lot Size
- 10,454 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 4 (4 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $1812.0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Palm Desert Unified Schools
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 3.9 mi
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 6.6 mi
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 7.9 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 | 63% |
| Square foot | 3,241 | 2,309 | 82% |
| Lot Size | 10,454 | 10,019 | 54% |
| Price | $2.55M | $870.5K | 87% |
| Price per sq ft | $787 | $390 | 90% |
| Built year | 1998 | 1983 | 74% |
| HOA | $1812.0 | $0 | 94% |
| Days on market | 30 | 160 | 1% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Feb 5, 2026
$2,550,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Dec 4, 2019
$1,420,000
Public Record
Sold
Feb 3, 1999
$1,215,000
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