78298 Desert Willow Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Listing broker / agent: KELLER WILLIAMS COVINA · Christopher Formica · 909-277-9818 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26214970 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 06:44 UTC
About this property
Welcome to 78298 Desert Willow Drive, located in the highly desirable 55+ gated community of Sun City Palm Desert. This popular Opal model offers approximately 1,548 sq. ft. of single-level living with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an attached garage, and a peaceful greenbelt setting. The bright, open floor plan features high ceilings, skylights, plantation shutters, and generous living spaces. The kitchen offers Corian countertops, stainless-steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a breakfast nook overlooking the greenbelt. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, dual vanities, and relaxing greenbelt views. Enjoy outdoor living from the private patio while benefiting from HOA-maintained exterior landscaping, roofing, and exterior paint. Sun City Palm Desert offers exceptional resort-style amenities, including two 18-hole golf courses, clubhouses, fitness centers, multiple pools and spas, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce ball, walking and biking paths, dog parks, restaurants, social clubs, and 24-hour community patrol. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, golf, and easy access to I-10. An excellent opportunity to enjoy the active desert lifestyle!
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26214970
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,548 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.12 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1993
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 2
Building
- Year built
- 1993
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Public Records
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Patio / porch
- Patio
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Property outlook
- Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
- Community features
- Dog Park, Golf, Street Lights, Gated, Pool
- Association amenities
- Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Golf Course, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa Hot Tub, Security
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $422.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
- Additional association fee
- $45.00
- Additional fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school
- Shadow Hills
- High school district
- Desert Sands Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
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 | 1.6 mi |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| Shadow Hills High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 9–12 | 1.8 mi |
| James Monroe Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Bermuda Dunes | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Summit High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | Not reported | 3.1 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta | 6–8 | 3.1 mi |
| Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells | K–5 | 3.5 mi |
| Carrillo Ranch Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 4.1 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
- $430,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $430,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 17:11 | $430,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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