Wellcome! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and is ideally situated on a desirable corner lot. Enjoy southwest-facing exposure from the inviting front courtyard–perfect for capturing afternoon sun and mountain views. The living area offers a cozy fireplace, while the kitchen is designed with pull-out drawers for added convenience. The primary suite includes a large walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms, a full guest bath, and indoor laundry provide comfortable everyday living. Additional highlights include a newer AC and heating system, ensuring year-round comfort. Located in the desirable Watercolors 55+ community in the heart of the Desert, residents enjoy low HOA fees, a community pool and spa, and a clubhouse/meeting room. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, parks, and healthcare services. Watercolors is an income-restricted community. Buyer must occupy the property as a primary residence–no rentals, no cash purchases, and no investor buyers permitted. Financing must be secured through a lender familiar with the City of La Quinta Housing Authority program. This program includes a $103,000 silent second trust deed with the La Quinta Housing Authority (Buyer must be approved for $403k but you do not make payments on the silent second. So monthly payments are based on the $299k). Buyer must occupy the home as a primary residence–no rentals, no cash purchases, and no investors allowed. Buyers must meet income guidelines based on household size: 1 person 62,651 – 87,300: 2 people 71,601 – 99,750: 3 people 80,551 – 112,250: 4 people 89,501 – 124,700.
Property Details
Price:
$299,999
MLS #:
219131024DA
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Watercolors
Listed Date:
May 29, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,348
Lot Size:
3,920 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2007
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Schools
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
See Remarks, Living Room
Flooring
Vinyl, Tile
Heating
Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior
Association Amenities
Controlled Access, Management, Maintenance Grounds, Clubhouse Paid
Fencing
Block
Garage Spaces
2.00
Lot Features
Sprinklers Drip System, Planned Unit Development
Parking Features
Guest
Pool Features
In Ground, Community
Security Features
Gated Community
Spa Features
Community, In Ground
Stories Total
1
View
Mountain(s)
Financial
Association Fee
304.00
Map
Community
- Address47788 Dancing Butterfly La Quinta CA
- SubdivisionWatercolors
- CityLa Quinta
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92253
Subdivisions in La Quinta
- Acacia At La Quinta
- Acacia at La Quinta 30801
- Aliso 30802
- Alta Verde Coral MT
- Andalusia at CM
- Bajada Estates
- Bella Vista
- Bella Vista 30803
- Cactus Flower
- Capistrano at La Quinta 31304
- Capistrano at LQ
- Carmela
- Carmela 31305
- Casitas Las Rosas
- Codorniz
- Codorniz 31307
- Desert Club Estates
- Desert Club Estates 31308
- Desert Cove 31309
- Desert Pride
- Desert Pride 30805
- Duna La Quinta
- Enclave Mountain Est
- Esplanade
- Flores Montanas
- Floresta
- Griffin Ranch
- Haciendas at La Quinta
- Hidden Canyon
- Hidden Canyon 31316
- Highland Palms 31317
- Indian Wells C.C.
- La Cantera
- La Cantera 31318
- La Quinta Cove
- La Quinta Cove 31319
- La Quinta Cove*
- La Quinta Del Oro
- La Quinta Del Oro 30807
- La Quinta Del Rey
- La Quinta Del Rey 30808
- La Quinta Desert Villas 30825
- La Quinta Fairways
- La Quinta Fairways 31320
- La Quinta Palms
- La Quinta Palms 30810
- La Quinta Polo Est
- La Quinta Polo Estates
- La Quinta Vastas
- La Quinta Villas 30811
- La Quinta Vistas
- Laguna De La Paz
- Lake La Quinta
- Lake La Quinta 31325
- Legacy Villas
- Legacy Villas 31326
- Lions Gate
- Los Estados
- LQCC Estates
- LQCC Fairways
- LQCC Golf Estates
- LQCC Golf Estates 31332
- LQCC Lago La Quinta
- LQCC Montero Estates
- LQCC Villas of LQ
- Mira Flores
- Monticello
- Monticello 30814
- Mountain View CC
- Palm Royale
- Palmilla
- Palo Verde
- Parc La Quinta
- PGA Greg Norman
- PGA Greg Norman 31342
- PGA Legends
- PGA Legends 31343
- PGA Nicklaus Private
- PGA Nicklaus Private 31344
- PGA Nicklaus Tournament 31345
- PGA Nicklaus Trnamnt
- PGA Palmer Private
- PGA Palmer Private 31346
- PGA Stadium
- PGA Stadium 31347
- PGA Weiskopf
- PGA West Monterra
- PGA West Signature
- PGA West Signature1861
- Piazza Serena
- Point Happy Estates
- Puerta Azul
- Quinterra
- Rancho La Quinta CC
- Rancho La Quinta CC 31352
- Rancho Ocotillo 30817
- Rancho Santana
- Rancho Santana 31353
- Renaissance
- Renaissance 31354
- Santa Rosa Cove CC 31355
- Santa Rosa Cove Coun
- Santa Rosa Trail
- Santerra
- Sonrisa
- Starlight Dunes
- Starlight Dunes 30819
- Stone Creek Ranch
- Stone Creek Ranch 31357
- Sunflower
- Talante
- Talante 31358
- The Citrus
- The Citrus 31359
- The Enclave
- The Enclave 31360
- The Estancias Rancho LQ
- The Estates at La Quinta
- The Estates at La Quinta 31362
- The Hideaway
- The Madison
- The Palms
- The Quarry
- The Quarry 31367
- The Tradition 31368
- Topaz
- Tradition Golf Club
- Tradition Golf Club
- Trilogy
- Trilogy 31369
- Villa La Quinta 31386
- Watercolors
- Watercolors 31371
- Westward Isle
- Westward Isle 30822
- Westward Shadows
- Westward Shadows 30823
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in La Quinta as of Jul 05, 2025
452
Single Family Listed
98
Avg DOM
476
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,591,387
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Watercolors subdivision, 47788 Dancing Butterfly La Quinta CA is a Single Family for sale in La Quinta, CA, 92253. It is listed for $299,999 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,348 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2007. The current price per square foot is $223. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in La Quinta is $476. The average listing price for Single Family in La Quinta is $1,591,387.
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