78922 Yellen Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Todd Turner · CRMLS
MLS # 26866731 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 00:03 UTC
About this property
Welcome to resort-style living in the highly sought-after 55+ community of Sun City Palm Desert! This popular St. Croix floor plan offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a versatile den, and an additional flex room ideal for a home office, hobby room, or extra guest space. Designed with an open-concept layout, the spacious great room flows seamlessly into the dining area and well-appointed kitchen, featuring abundant cabinetry, a center island, breakfast nook, and breakfast bar perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Plantation shutters throughout add timeless elegance, while the approximately two-year-old HVAC system provides added comfort and efficiency. The spacious primary suite features a beautiful bay window overlooking the private, professionally landscaped backyard. The inviting guest bedroom is conveniently located next to the second full bathroom. The laundry room includes upper storage cabinets, plus the washer and dryer are included. An extended two-car garage with a separate golf cart garage and built-in storage cabinets provides ample space for vehicles and storage. Sun City Palm Desert is one of the Coachella Valley's premier active adult communities, offering an exceptional lifestyle with two championship golf courses totaling 36 holes, three clubhouses, restaurants, fitness centers, multiple swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball, a softball field, a stocked catch-and-release fishing lake, driving range, putting and chipping practice areas, walking and biking paths, fenced dog parks, and over 80 clubs and social groups. Whether you enjoy recreation, fitness, education, or social activities, there's truly something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to own one of Sun City Palm Desert's most desirable floor plans and experience the exceptional lifestyle this remarkable community has to offer.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26866731
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 2,156 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2002
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 82
Building
- Year built
- 2002
- Architectural style
- See Remarks
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Central
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Golf Cart Garage
- Pool
- Community
- Spa
- Community
- Property outlook
- None
Utilities & community
- Community features
- Pool
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $437.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $44.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Ridge Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 1.9 mi |
| Shadow Hills High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 9–12 | 2.0 mi |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 2.8 mi |
| James Monroe Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Bermuda Dunes | K–5 | 3.4 mi |
| Summit High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | Not reported | 4.1 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 4.2 mi |
| Carrillo Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 4.5 mi |
| Richard R. Oliphant Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 4.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $519,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $519,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:39 | $519,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Palm Desert
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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