
48500 Opal Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
48500 Opal Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Property Description
Welcome to your own private desert resort in The Summit, one of South Palm Desert's most desirable communities. Set on an oversized lot of nearly 0.4 acres, this beautifully reimagined single-level residence offers approximately 3,145 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an attached 3-car garage. Vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, skylights and abundant natural light create an impressive sense of openness throughout. Multiple living and entertaining spaces include a dramatic formal living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an expansive family room with a contemporary linear fireplace, and a spacious formal dining area. Hand-scraped wood flooring carries a rich, cohesive look throughout the home. The remodeled kitchen combines striking contemporary design with everyday functionality, featuring sleek two-tone cabinetry, quartz countertops, a professional-style gas range, an oversized island with generous seating and abundant storage. A glass-enclosed wine room adds an unexpected and sophisticated focal point. The spacious primary suite is complemented by a beautifully remodeled bath with dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub and an oversized glass-enclosed shower. Two additional bedrooms and updated guest baths provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Multiple sets of French doors create a seamless connection to the extraordinary backyard. Surrounded by mature palms and lush landscaping, the private grounds feature a resort-style pool with dramatic rock waterfalls, a raised spa, expansive lawn and numerous areas for relaxing and entertaining. A substantial covered patio offers outdoor living and dining spaces, an outdoor fireplace, ceiling fans and a wood-beamed pergola with café lighting. Mountain views and thoughtfully designed landscape lighting transform the setting after sunset. Notable improvements include solar installed in 2023, HVAC systems and water heater replaced in 2020, a new pool and spa heater and wireless ScreenLogic controller added in 2021, and a variable-speed pool pump installed in 2022. The HOA includes Spectrum cable and internet. Fee-simple land completes this exceptional offering, capturing the very best of the Palm Desert lifestyle--spacious, private and designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living.
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Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Summit · Palm Desert · Single Family Residence
Listed 8.0% below the median closed sale of $2,060,000. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
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Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73575 Agave Lane | Palm Desert | 1983 | 3 | 3 | 2,695 | 15,682 | $649 | $1.75M | 4 | 71 |
| 47200 Desert Lily Drive | Palm Desert | 2003 | 3 | 5 | 3,550 | 20,038 | $606 | $2.15M | 171 | 69 |
| 73042 Willow Street | Palm Desert | 1957 | 4 | 4 | 2,910 | 13,068 | $601 | $1.75M | 30 | 63 |
| 73717 Agave Lane | Palm Desert | 1984 | 4 | 4 | 3,468 | 12,197 | $518 | $1.79M | 216 | 56 |
| 45835 Tierra Del Oro Drive | Palm Desert | 1985 | 7 | 5 | 4,000 | 43,996 | $499 | $2.00M | 16 | 41 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3,324.6 | 20,996.2 | $574.6 | $1.89M | 87.4 | |||
| Median | 3,468 | $1.79M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48651 Shady View Drive | Palm Desert | 1987 | 12/08/2025 | 3 | 4 | 3,474 | 13,068 | $2.20M | $2.15M | $619 | 0.98 | 58 | 89 |
| 73286 Goldflower Street | Palm Desert | 1962 | 04/15/2026 | 4 | 3 | 3,040 | 13,504 | $2.15M | $2.06M | $678 | 0.96 | 188 | 69 |
| 72970 Deer Grass Drive | Palm Desert | 1980 | 06/16/2026 | 5 | 5 | 3,190 | 11,326 | $2.10M | $1.97M | $618 | 0.94 | 109 | 68 |
| 72920 Homestead Road | Palm Desert | 1964 | 06/05/2026 | 4 | 4 | 3,079 | 12,197 | $2.00M | $1.95M | $633 | 0.97 | 87 | 60 |
| 72781 Bursera Way | Palm Desert | 1988 | 10/08/2026 | 6 | 7 | 5,758 | 20,909 | $2.10M | $2.08M | $361 | 0.99 | 51 | 55 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3,708.2 | 14,200.8 | $2.04M | $2.04M | $581.8 | — | 98.6 | ||||
| Median | 3,190 | $2.06M | $2.06M | ||||||||||
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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.