618 Vista Lago Circle N, Palm Desert, California 92211, Palm Desert, 92211 - 3 bed, 3 bath

618 Vista Lago Circle N
Palm Desert, California 92211
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 618 Vista Lago Circle N, Palm Desert, California 92211 is currently available with a list price of $519,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Palm Desert Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
The property is move-in ready and has been well-maintained with significant updates. The kitchen features newer cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, while the primary bathroom has been modernized. Crucially, major mechanical systems including the A/C, furnace, and hot water tank have been replaced, and the interior is offered turnkey-furnished, meeting the criteria for a well-maintained home within its age bracket.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Short-Term Rental Potential
As one of the few communities in the Coachella Valley that still permits short-term rentals, this property offers a rare and lucrative opportunity for investors seeking vacation rental income.
- Turnkey & Modernized Interior
The villa is offered turnkey-furnished and features significant upgrades, including a remodeled kitchen and newer mechanical systems like the A/C and furnace, minimizing immediate capital expenditures.
- Prime Poolside Access
The lower-level location provides direct, seamless access to the pool and spa area from the sunny patio, creating a highly desirable resort-style living experience for residents and guests.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- High Monthly Carrying Costs
The association fee of $849 per month is substantial and may deter budget-conscious buyers or impact the net ROI for investment-focused purchasers.
- Potential for Overhead Noise
Being a lower-level unit in a multi-story condominium complex built in 1990, the property may experience noise transfer from the unit above, which can impact privacy and tranquility.
About 618 Vista Lago Circle N
This POOLSIDE, Lower-Level 3BR Villa in guard-gated Desert Falls Country Club is offered Turnkey-Furnished and ready to welcome you, your family, guests and/or vacation renters. Its sunny patio is just steps from what often feels like your own private pool and spa. Tastefully appointed for use as a seasonal or year-round home, or as a desert get-away. The kitchen has been upgraded with a breakfast bar, newer cabinetry, countertops and appliances. Notice how the breakfast nook has been converted into the dining area -- allowing a much larger living room space. Retreat to the huge primary suite with its spa-like bathroom, walk-in closet and direct access to the patio. Newer mechanicals include: Hot Water Tank, Toilets, A/C and Furnace. AMENITIES/SERVICES. Ownership includes access to the Fitness Center, Tennis and Pickleball Courts and a wide variety of social activities. Also included are WI-FI and cable, 24/7 guarded gates and security patrols, building, roof, landscape, and street maintenance, and pools and pool maintenance, Golf on the semi-private Ron Fream-designed layout (over 7,000 yards from the tips) is either by pay-as-you-play or by membership. Residents are also eligible for the Desert Willow Golf Resort Resident's Card. LOCATION. Desert Falls is conveniently located mid-Coachella Valley, close to the freeway, shopping, restaurants, hiking, entertainment and all our desert lifestyle has to offer. INVESTOR BONUS. Desert Falls is one of only a few remaining communities in the desert where SHORT-TERM RENTALS are allowed. Let your villa help pay for itself when you are not enjoying it.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1990
- Lot Size
- -
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 3 (3 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $849.0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Palm Desert Unified Schools
James Earl Carter Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 1.7 mi
Palm Desert High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.3 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 2.0 | 62% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 60% |
| Square foot | 1,814 | 1,598 | 67% |
| Lot Size | - | 2,613 | 19% |
| Price | $519.0K | $475.0K | 61% |
| Price per sq ft | $286 | $320 | 34% |
| Built year | 1990 | 1988 | 70% |
| HOA | $849.0 | $845 | 61% |
| Days on market | 66 | 154 | 14% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Dec 31, 2025
$519,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Jan 31, 2013
$260,000
Public Record
Sold
May 30, 2008
$365,000
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