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78226 Kistler Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211

$459K2bd · 2ba · 1,616 sqft
Lot 5,663 sqft•HOA $467/mo•Single Family Residence•
Active
•17d on market•MLS# 219154496

Property Description

Beautifully maintained Cayman model, ideally situated between the Sunset View and LakeView Clubhouses in Sun City Palm Desert. This home offers 2 bedrooms, a large den, and 2 full baths, along with a spacious north facing rear yard featuring an extended patio and low maintenance desert landscaping--perfect for enjoying the tranquil outdoor setting. Inside, the home is warm and inviting with diagonally laid tile flooring throughout the main areas, while the great room, den, and bedrooms feature brand new carpeting. The kitchen is bright and functional, offering speckled Corian countertops with rounded edges, a convenient breakfast bar, and cabinetry with pull out shelves for easy storage. Transom windows and a skylight fill the space with abundant natural light, enhancing the home's open feel. Attractive maple cabinetry is featured in both the kitchen and bathrooms. Double pocket doors open to the den, which includes shutters and can serve as an office, hobby room, or additional guest space. The primary suite offers shutters, a pocket door to the bath, and a large walk in closet with mirrored door. The primary bath includes dual sinks and a generous stall shower. The guest bath features a tub/shower combination. An extended two car garage--4 feet deeper than standard--comfortably accommodates a golf cart along with additional storage. A well located, well maintained Cayman with thoughtful upgrades and a highly desirable lot--ready for its next Sun City owner.

Features & Amenities

Sun CityFeeBuilt 2001

Property Details

Subdivision
Sun City
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
2001
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Roof
Concrete, Tile
City
Palm Desert
Zip Code
92211
County
Riverside
Listed byHomeSmart, John J Gonnello·760-578-5959

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$2,320.95
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$367,200
Total Interest
$468,343
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$835,543
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

About Sun City

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Comparative Market Analysis

Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

78226 Kistler Way, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Sun City · Palm Desert · Single Family Residence

$459K
Affordable Tier
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sqft
1,616
Lot
5,663 sqft
Year
2001
$/Sqft
$284
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed in line with the median closed sale of $460,000.

Price Position

Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.

At market
Subject listed at $459K· $284/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $460K
−$1K (−0.2%)
Active comps
vs active median $485K
−$26K (−5.3%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $299
−$15 (−5.1%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
78160 Bovee CirclePalm Desert2000221,6326,534$316$515,0002297
78164 Brookhaven LanePalm Desert2000221,6348,276$278$455,0003195
78291 Hollister DrivePalm Desert2001221,6226,534$299$484,8243994
78275 Estancia DrivePalm Desert2001221,6165,663$278$449,00022492
78876 Stansbury CourtPalm Desert2003221,5945,663$326$519,0006792
Total: 5 · Average2.02.01,619.66,534$299.4$484,564.876.6
Median1,622$484,824

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
78296 Kistler WayPalm Desert200110/23/2026221,6645,227$429,000$400,000$2400.9310998
78208 Silverleaf CourtPalm Desert200008/31/2026221,6327,841$459,000$435,000$2670.9513595
78138 Providence CirclePalm Desert200005/29/2026221,6806,970$479,000$465,000$2770.976894
78158 Sunrise Canyon AvenuePalm Desert200011/21/2025221,6346,534$519,000$517,000$3161.003593
78346 Kistler WayPalm Desert200107/21/2026221,2135,663$475,000$460,000$3790.9711192
Total: 5 · Average2.02.01,564.66,447$455,400$455,400$295.8—91.6
Median1,634$460,000$460,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.