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Property Description
Welcome to resort-style living in the highly desirable 55+ community of Sun City Palm Desert. This spacious home offers over 2,100 square feet of comfortable living with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, both featuring walk-in showers. The primary suite is generously sized with a large walk-in closet and a primary bath with dual sinks. The home features an open floor plan with abundant natural light and beautiful views of the private in-ground pool through numerous windows along the back of the home. The inviting living room includes a cozy fireplace with built-in shelving, creating a warm and elegant focal point. Designed for flexibility, the home also includes an office and an additional bonus room, perfect for hobbies, guests, or extra workspace. The large kitchen is ideal for entertaining, featuring granite countertops, a breakfast nook, and a separate dining area. Additional conveniences include an indoor laundry room and a 2-car garage plus a dedicated golf cart garage.
Residents of Sun City Palm Desert enjoy world-class amenities including two championship 18-hole golf courses, pickleball, tennis, softball, bocce ball, and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The community also offers an honor library, arts and crafts studios, a ballroom for entertainment and events, four saltwater pools with hot tubs, three clubhouses, three restaurants, a private postal center, and two fully equipped fitness facilities.
Experience the best of active adult desert living in one of the Coachella Valley's premier communities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78436 Kistler
General
- Price: $517,500
- HOA FEE: $457/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: JT26056534
- Updated: 3/17/2026
- Days on Market: 15 days
- Added to Site: 15 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Primary Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Eating Areas: Area, Breakfast Nook
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Management, Pet Rules, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Pool, Controlled Access, Clubhouse, Bocce Ball Court, Golf Course
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Association, In-Ground, Private
- Spa Description: Association
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage Faces Front, Driveway
Location
- County: Riverside
- Subdivision: Sun City
- Driving Directions: Give property address at the gate, Del Webb Blvd, turn left at Sunrise Canyon, right on Firethorn, corner of Kistler
School Information
- School District: Desert Sands Unified
Community
- Community Features: Curbs, Golf, Sidewalks
- Assoc. Name: Sun City Palm Desert Community
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Assessments
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction: Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Shutters
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: One
- Stories Description: One
- Square Feet: 2,156
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 2001
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Desert, Neighborhood, Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,405
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Lot 6500-9999
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $240.03
- Association Fee: $1,370
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned
- Bank-owned: Yes
Listed by Tri-Valley Realty, April Bryant
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Schools
Schools serving 78436 Kistler
School District:Desert Sands Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Palm Desert, CA 39-800 Liberty Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 | K-5 | 2.3 mi |
Desert Ridge Academy 79-767 Ave. 39, Indio, CA 92203 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Shadow Hills High School 39-225 Jefferson St., Indio, CA 92201 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 78436 Kistler
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/16/2026
Listed
$517,500
72.79%
MLS
5/30/2001
Sold
$299,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 78436 Kistler
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,173
2%
$645,048
2%
2024
$6,054
2%
$632,400
37%
2023
$5,926
2%
$461,567
2%
2022
$5,788
2%
$452,518
2%
2021
$5,657
7%
$443,646
6%
2020
$5,294
3%
$417,768
3%
2019
$5,146
4%
$405,600
4%
2018
$4,957
1%
$390,000
1%
2017
$4,908
—
$385,000
—
2016
$4,901
-2%
$385,000
—
2015
$4,987
3%
$385,000
4%
2014
$4,826
8%
$371,000
8%
2013
$4,469
—
$343,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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78436 Kistler, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (MLS# JT26056534) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 78436 Kistler is currently listed for $517,500 and was received on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 78436 Kistler? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palm Desert? You can browse all Palm Desert real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

