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139 Blue River Drive

Palm Desert, CA 92211

$859,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area2,108 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size0.0415 acres
Property typeCondominium
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Listing broker / agent: Carter & Company · Jennifer Carter · CRMLS

MLS # 219154541DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 11:20 UTC

About this property

A Rare Opportunity to Own an Extraordinary Home at The Lakes Country Club!Step through the custom wrought iron gate and discover a truly special desert retreat situated on an expansive, uniquely shaped lot offering endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. A private spool with spa and gently bubbling fountain creates a tranquil oasis just steps from the luxurious primary suite.Inside, more than 20 years of thoughtful improvements and loving attention have transformed this home into a light-filled, spacious masterpiece. Crisp white walls, soaring ceilings, an expanded living room, and a beautifully opened kitchen create a spectacular great room designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining.The beautifully appointed kitchen features rich granite countertops, an island with gas cooking, and newer stainless steel appliances. A conveniently located door leads directly to the outdoor grilling station, making indoor-outdoor entertaining a breeze.The original atrium has been thoughtfully converted, creating a spacious den ideal for a fabulous home office or optional third bedroom. The guest suite features the rare addition of its own three-quarter bathroom, an exceptional enhancement to this floor plan. All 3 bathrooms were tastefully upgraded and the primary bath has a lovely large shower.The expanded primary suite is a retreat unto itself, offering generous additional living space, an impressive walk-in closet, and easy access to the private outdoor spa area. The laundry room has been expanded with plenty of storage, countertops, extra frig and a sink!And then there are THE VIEWS! Absolutely breathtaking west-facing vistas stretch across a magnificent double fairway, sparkling water, and the dramatic surrounding mountains. This is the quintessential desert lifestyle, where spectacular sunsets and panoramic scenery become part of everyday living.Offered with basic furnishings, this remarkable property is making its first appearance on the market in over 20 years. Homes with this combination of expansive outdoor space, thoughtful enhancements, and extraordinary views are truly hard to find. A generator will stay with the home.

Property details

MLS number
219154541DA
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Condominium
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
2,108 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size
0.0415 acres
County
Riverside
Year built
1987
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
1

Building

Year built
1987
Year built source
Assessor
Architectural style
Ranch
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof
Concrete
Foundation
Slab
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
0
Three-quarter bathrooms
2
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Other, Retreat
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
Interior features
Cathedral Ceilings, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Gas, Great Room
Laundry
Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
4
Garage spaces
2
Carport spaces
0
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Guest, On Street
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
In Ground
Spa
Heated, In Ground
Patio / porch
Concrete
Exterior features
Rain Gutters
Lot features
Front Yard, Landscaped, On Golf Course, Sprinklers Timer
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Stucco Wall
Property outlook
Golf Course, Lake

Utilities & community

Utilities
Cable Available
Community features
Golf, Gated
Association amenities
Bocce Court, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Game Room, Insurance, Lake Or Pond, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Other Courts, Picnic Area, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Room, Sauna, Security

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$2,047.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 1.5 mi
Palm Desert High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert Not reported 1.7 mi
James Earl Carter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 1.8 mi
Palm Desert Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert 6–8 2.2 mi
Abraham Lincoln Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 2.3 mi
Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells K–5 2.3 mi
James Monroe Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Bermuda Dunes K–5 2.4 mi
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta 6–8 2.5 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$859,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$859,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 19, 2026 11:10$859,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Palm Desert

Active residential homes for sale in Palm Desert, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings685Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$549,000685 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$314.22121 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market22685 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction76
Listings with an increase0

76 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 12:17 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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