78743 Yellen Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Listing broker / agent: Desert Sands Realty · Sylvia Gaffney · CRMLS
MLS # 219153289DA · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 05:13 UTC
About this property
Welcome to Sun City Palm Desert, a premier 55+ gated golf course community offering an active resort-style lifestyle! This HUD-Owned St. Croix floorplan features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious Great Room, bonus room, and separate office area with built-in cabinetry and countertop workspace. The kitchen offers a center island, breakfast nook, and an open layout that flows into the main living areas, providing plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The generous primary suite features a walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a step-in shower. Step outside to the covered rear patio with ceiling fans and a low-maintenance desert-landscaped backyard, perfect for enjoying the beautiful desert weather. A two-car garage plus a separate golf cart bay provides additional parking and storage. Sun City Palm Desert residents enjoy an impressive selection of amenities, including golf, swimming pools, fitness centers, clubhouses, social clubs, and numerous activities. Conveniently located in the heart of Palm Desert near shopping, dining, and entertainment. A wonderful opportunity to make this HUD-Owned home your own!
Property details
- MLS number
- 219153289DA
- Status
- Pending
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 2,045 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2002
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 14
Building
- Year built
- 2002
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Living area source
- Appraiser
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 1
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Den, Great Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Golf Cart Garage, Other
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, In Ground
- Spa
- Community, In Ground
- Patio / porch
- Covered
- Lot features
- Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers Timer
- Lot size source
- Assessor
Utilities & community
- Community features
- Golf, Gated, Pool
- Association amenities
- Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Game Room, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Playground, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Tennis Courts, Cable Tv
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $467.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $41.00
- 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 | 2.0 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 | 2.7 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 | 4.0 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 4.1 mi |
| Carrillo Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 4.6 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 4.6 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
- $475,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $475,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:01 | $475,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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