52320 Whirlaway Trail, La Quinta, CA 92253
52320 Whirlaway Trail, La Quinta, CA 92253
Property Description
Welcome to the highly desirable gated community of Rancho Santana, where this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect combination of spacious living, extensive improvements and true desert resort-style living. From the moment you arrive, pride of ownership is evident with refreshed front and courtyard landscaping, landscape lighting, driveway pavers, two new garage doors with new openers and numerous exterior upgrades. Step inside to a versatile floor plan featuring a separate office, formal living and dining rooms, a spacious great room with fireplace and a private attached casita with a newly installed built-in closet, perfect for guests, extended family or a private retreat. The primary suite features its own fireplace, an updated shower, jetted tub and an oversized walk-in closet. One of the bedrooms is an office. The chef's kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island with cooktop and vent hood, and generous cabinetry. The backyard is a true Desert Paradise designed for relaxing and entertaining! Enjoy the private pool with waterfall features, spa, resurfaced pool deck, fire pit with glass, covered patio, retractable awning, outdoor TV and beautiful mature landscaping enhanced by landscape lighting. Numerous pool equipment components, pumps, motors, sprinklers and valves have also been updated. Major improvements include TWO new air-conditioning units, TWO new heaters and NEW ductwork completed in December 2025, plus a tankless water heater, updated interior and exterior electrical, four new toilets, interior lighting, window shades and coverings, interior paint, refinished cabinetry and a home alarm system. Additional exterior improvements include updated electrical, landscaping, lighting and more. This impressive Rancho Santana home has been thoughtfully improved inside and out, offering comfort, style and peace of mind with many of the major systems already updated. Whether entertaining around the pool, enjoying quiet evenings by the fire pit or welcoming guests to their own private casita, this home is ready to enjoy from day one. Make this exceptional property your Desert Dream Home!
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 3 closed
Rancho Santana · La Quinta · Single Family Residence
Listed 24.9% above the median closed sale of $880,000. Price per sqft ($378) is a 19% premium to closed comps ($317). Closed comps sold at 94% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81561 Hidden Links Drive | La Quinta | 2005 | 3 | 4 | 2,643 | 9,148 | $312 | $825,000 | 11 | 89 |
| 81579 Rancho Santana Drive | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 4 | 2,977 | 10,019 | $265 | $789,000 | 20 | 87 |
| 81636 Rancho Santana Drive | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 4 | 2,977 | 8,712 | $265 | $788,000 | 24 | 85 |
| 52281 Whirlaway Trail | La Quinta | 2005 | 3 | 4 | 2,643 | 9,583 | $340 | $899,000 | 185 | 84 |
| 52135 Shining Star Lane | La Quinta | 2006 | 3 | 3 | 2,782 | 9,148 | $312 | $869,000 | 8 | 84 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2,804.4 | 9,322 | $298.8 | $834,000 | 49.6 | |||
| Median | 2,782 | $825,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (3)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81660 Hidden Links Drive | La Quinta | 2006 | 10/09/2026 | 3 | 4 | 2,905 | 10,019 | $900,000 | $865,000 | $298 | 0.96 | 50 | 88 |
| 52380 Silver Star Trail | La Quinta | 2006 | 06/17/2026 | 3 | 4 | 2,905 | 10,454 | $959,000 | $880,000 | $303 | 0.92 | 46 | 86 |
| 52382 Shining Star Lane | La Quinta | 2005 | 06/29/2026 | 6 | 5 | 3,226 | 11,326 | $1.18M | $1.13M | $349 | 0.96 | 113 | 78 |
| Total: 3 · Average | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3,012 | 10,599.667 | $956,666.667 | $956,666.667 | $316.667 | — | 69.66666666666667 | ||||
| Median | 2,905 | $880,000 | $880,000 | ||||||||||
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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.