78202 Kensington Avenue, Palm Desert, California 92211, Palm Desert, 92211 - 3 bed, 2 bath
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Palm Desert, California 92211
This Premium Fairway Residence is listed at $619,000, offering a sophisticated lifestyle in the heart of the Sun City 55+ Community. Boasting a Move-in Ready Condition Rating, the home features a Chef's Kitchen with Granite Countertops, plantation shutters, and a tankless water heater. Situated on the 14th hole, the property provides Panoramic Mountain Views and a cascading waterfall feature. With proximity to Ronald Reagan Elementary and resort-style amenities, this home combines high-end functional upgrades with an elite location. It is a perfect match for Active Adults or Owner-Occupants seeking a turnkey desert sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 78202 Kensington Avenue Subject | $599,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,042 | $293 | - |
A 35877 Rosemont Drive Sold | $569,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,142 | $266 | 0.3 mi |
B 78337 Grape Arbor Avenue Sold | $533,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,914 | $278 | 0.7 mi |
C 35141 Monarch Way Sold | $535,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,930 | $277 | 0.7 mi |
D 78325 Cloveridge Way Sold | $605,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,032 | $298 | 0.2 mi |
E 78711 Kentia Palm Drive Sold | $643,000 | 2 | 2 | 2,142 | $300 | 0.7 mi |
F 78138 Providence Circle Sold | $465,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,680 | $277 | 0.1 mi |
G 37677 Mojave Sage Street Sold | $510,000 | 2 | 2 | 2,032 | $251 | 0.7 mi |
H 35440 Moorbrook Road Sold | $650,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,930 | $337 | 0.6 mi |
I 78370 Gray Hawk Drive Pending | $528,900 List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,142 | $247 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
The property is move-in ready and shows pride of ownership with no immediate renovations required. Although built in 2000, it has been well-maintained and features significant updates including a chef's kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plantation shutters. The addition of modern systems such as a tankless water heater, Enviro water filtration, and epoxy garage flooring elevates the condition above 'fair', as these components are within their expected lifespan and meet current quality standards.
Situated on the 14th hole of the Mt Vista golf course, this home offers a desirable north-facing patio with expansive, unobstructed views of the fairway and mountains.
The property features high-end functional upgrades including a chef's kitchen with granite countertops, plantation shutters throughout, a tankless water heater, and an Enviro water filtration system.
Located in the premier Sun City 55+ community, residents benefit from a resort-style lifestyle with access to golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness centers, and two state-of-the-art social hubs.
The 55+ community designation limits the potential buyer pool to a specific demographic, which can impact the speed of resale compared to non-restricted neighborhoods.
Despite significant interior upgrades, the property's 24-year age may require buyers to budget for future maintenance or modernization of original structural and mechanical components.
New pricing! This is a fine fairway home in Sun City Palm Desert, a 55 plus community. This popular San Carlos home on 14th hole of the Mt Vista golf course, features 2 bedrooms and office/den, has a north facing patio with expansive views of golf course and mountains. the lovely, landscaped yard has a mature grapefruit tree and a cascading waterfall feature and a pond. The chef's kitchen is a delight with large granite countertops with a breakfast bar and lots of cabinet space. Other features include Plantation shutters in living room, family room, den, and kitchen, an Enviro water filtration system, tankless Water Heater, extended garage with epoxy flooring, large laundry room w a sink and cabinets and courtyard entry with water feature. Furniture included in this purchase if requested in this sale. Come experience the best of desert living at Sun City with golf, pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness centers, dining with endless social activities within two state-of-the-art Community centers with concerts and numerous events!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 2.1 mi
Grades K-5 • 6.4 mi
Grades 6-8 • 1.8 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 2,042 | 2,040 |
| Lot Size | 6,534 | 7,405 |
| Price | $599.0K | $634.5K |
| Price per sq ft | $293 | $325 |
| Built year | 2000 | 1994 |
| HOA | $398.0 | $398 |
| Days on market | 107 | 74 |
May 20, 2026
$599,000
$619,000
-3% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Apr 7, 2026
$619,000
Initial Listing
Jan 31, 2013
$342,000
Public Record
Nov 14, 2003
$397,909
Public Record