78870 Aurora Way, La Quinta, CA 92253
78870 Aurora Way, La Quinta, CA 92253
Property Description
Updated comfort meets inviting outdoor living in gated Starlight Dunes. This single-story, three-bedroom, two-bath home offers 2,084 square feet, a recently painted exterior, and beautifully redesigned landscaping. The remodeled kitchen features new countertops, double ovens, and a retractable downdraft vent. Both spa-inspired bathrooms showcase glass-enclosed rainfall showers with body sprays, smart toilets, illuminated mirrors, and distinctive tilework. Outside, enjoy a resurfaced PebbleTec pool and raised spillover spa with updated tile, a poolside gazebo, and a separate paver patio beside a water fountain. Mature palms, flowering roses, fruit trees, and accent lighting create an inviting garden setting day and night. Connections are installed for a future built-in grill. A new central A/C system, three mini-splits, whole-house water filtration with salt-free conditioning, and extensive garage cabinetry and overhead storage complete this thoughtfully upgraded La Quinta retreat.
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About Starlight Dunes
This property is located in Starlight Dunes, a community in La Quinta. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.
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Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Starlight Dunes · La Quinta · Single Family Residence
Listed 3.7% above the median closed sale of $699,000. Price per sqft ($348) is a 20% premium to closed comps ($291).
Price Position
Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78900 Morning Star Way | La Quinta | 2001 | 3 | 2 | 2,023 | 8,712 | $370 | $749,000 | 18 | 97 |
| 43555 Morning Star Court | La Quinta | 2001 | 3 | 3 | 2,376 | 9,583 | $273 | $649,000 | 26 | 93 |
| 43690 Skyward Way | La Quinta | 1990 | 3 | 3 | 2,525 | 8,712 | $257 | $650,000 | 30 | 92 |
| 43402 Hazelton Lane | Bermuda Dunes | 2017 | 3 | 3 | 1,809 | 8,276 | $442 | $799,000 | 7 | 76 |
| 78910 Zenith Way | La Quinta | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 3,350 | 9,147 | $246 | $825,000 | 45 | 76 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2,416.6 | 8,886 | $317.6 | $734,400 | 25.2 | |||
| Median | 2,376 | $749,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78860 Zenith Way | La Quinta | 2002 | 02/26/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,376 | 9,148 | $699,000 | $699,000 | $294 | 1.00 | 62 | 90 |
| 43660 Pisces Court | La Quinta | 2000 | 09/11/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,462 | 10,454 | $725,000 | $715,000 | $290 | 0.99 | 57 | 86 |
| 78955 Zenith Way | La Quinta | 2000 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,400 | 8,712 | $740,000 | $700,000 | $292 | 0.95 | 83 | 82 |
| 78721 Siena Court | La Quinta | 1998 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,200 | 7,841 | $650,000 | $645,000 | $293 | 0.99 | 180 | 81 |
| 43580 Milan Court | La Quinta | 1999 | 10/19/2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,200 | 8,712 | $649,000 | $625,000 | $284 | 0.96 | 46 | 81 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2,327.6 | 8,973.4 | $676,800 | $676,800 | $290.6 | — | 85.6 | ||||
| Median | 2,376 | $699,000 | $699,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.