542 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, California 92260, Palm Desert, 92260 - 3 bed, 4 bath

542 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, California 92260 home-pic-0
ACTIVE$7,900,000
542 Mesquite Hills, Palm Desert, California 92260
3Beds
4Baths
6,623Sqft
42,689Lot
Year Built
2002
Close
-
List price
$7.9M
Original List price
$7.9M
Price/Sqft
$1,193
HOA
$1,726
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
219139290DA
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Excellent View: Desert, Golf Course, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Pool
Spa
Patio
ViewDesert,Golf Course,Mountain(s),Panoramic

About this home

Great Deal:The estimated price is 10% above the list price. We found 4 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $7.90M(99th), sqft - 6623(98th), beds - 3(50th), baths - 4(67th).

Gracefully set beyond the Canyons 12th green and fairway, this Santa Barbara-style estate welcomes you through electric entry gates into a generous motor court surrounded by cantera stone accents, custom water features, and lush meticulous gardens. Sprawling across nearly an acre, this romantic setting leads to double glass doors with custom metalwork, opening into a stunning living room with travertine floors, masonry fireplace, elegant furnishings, and seamless access to outdoor living spaces. An intimate wet bar with wine cooler, refrigerator, icemaker, and custom cabinetry is easily accessed by both the living and dining areas.The dining room is designed for both intimate gatherings and larger parties, featuring a warm wood table and seating, beveled mirror, and chandelier, with convenient flow to the kitchen and outdoor spaces. The chef's kitchen offers full-size Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezer drawers, Dacor appliances, a 6-burner range, center island with sink and bar seating, Miele dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and an inviting morning room with direct access to the outdoor barbecue. Opens nicely to the family room.Indoor-outdoor living shines in the family room, where two disappearing walls of glass frame unobstructed views of the green, fairway, and San Gorgonio Mountains. Outside, enjoy resort-style amenities including a large masonry fireplace, multiple lounge areas, infinity-edge pool, spa, waterfall feature, and custom firepit.The master retreat offers a cozy lounge with fireplace, custom furnishings, electronic window treatments, and direct access to the pool, spa and private terrace. The spacious bath includes dual vanities, garden-view soaking tub, double-entry shower, dual lavs, and generous walk-in closets. A handsome den features rich wood paneling, coffered ceiling, custom cabinetry, and abundant natural light.Two guest suites provide luxurious accommodations--one within the main residence, with closet and full bath. The detached guest house includes a full bath, morning bar, walk-in closet, masonry fireplace and built-in window seat.Additional highlights include a 3-car plus golf cart garage with generous storage room, epoxy floors and A/C. Room to add 2nd guesthouse. Unobstructed golf course views, the orientation of this home provides seating to enjoy both sunrise and sunset. Quick golf cart access to Member amenities, such as the Clubhouse, Spa & Wellness Center. Furnished per inventory, excluding art and artifacts.

Nearby schools

6/10
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Public,K-54.3mi
8/10
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School
Public,K-56.2mi
3/10
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Public,6-88.4mi
7/10
Palm Desert High School
Public,9-124.6mi
6/10
Cathedral City High School
Public,9-128.9mi
4/10
Desert Learning Academy
Public,K-1211.5mi

Price History

Date
Event
Price
11/26/25
Listing
$7,900,000
09/06/00
Sold
$985,000
Condition Rating
Excellent

Built in 2002, this property has been meticulously maintained and features high-end, custom finishes and appliances that present as virtually new. The chef's kitchen boasts top-tier Sub-Zero, Dacor, and Miele appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large island, all in pristine condition. The master bathroom is luxurious and spacious, with dual vanities, a double-entry shower, and high-quality stone finishes, showing no signs of wear or outdated style. Travertine floors, custom details, and resort-style amenities throughout the property underscore its exceptional quality and condition, meeting current luxury standards with no deferred maintenance.
Pros & Cons

Pros

High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 42689, living area = 6623.
Exceptional Location & Views: Gracefully set beyond the Canyons 12th green and fairway on nearly an acre, this estate offers unobstructed golf course, desert, mountain, and panoramic views, with an ideal orientation for both sunrise and sunset, and quick golf cart access to Bighorn Golf Club amenities.
Luxurious Finishes & High-End Appliances: The Santa Barbara-style estate features travertine floors, cantera stone accents, custom metalwork, a chef's kitchen equipped with full-size Sub-Zero, Dacor, and Miele appliances, and a handsome den with rich wood paneling and coffered ceilings.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living: Designed for resort-style living, the property boasts disappearing walls of glass in the family room, multiple access points to outdoor spaces, an infinity-edge pool, spa, waterfall feature, custom firepit, and multiple lounge areas.
Comprehensive Guest Accommodations: The property includes two luxurious guest suites, one within the main residence and a detached guest house complete with a full bath, morning bar, and masonry fireplace, offering privacy and comfort for visitors, with room to add a second guesthouse.
Extensive Practical Amenities: Additional features include a 3-car plus golf cart garage with AC, epoxy floors, and generous storage, an intimate wet bar with premium appliances, and electronic window treatments in the master retreat.

Cons

MLS Listing Discrepancy: Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 6623, other record living area = 6676.
High Association Fees: The monthly association fee of $1,726 is substantial and represents a significant ongoing cost of ownership, which could be a consideration for potential buyers.
Extensive Landscape Maintenance: The nearly one-acre lot with 'lush meticulous gardens' and 'custom water features' implies significant ongoing landscaping maintenance and associated costs, which may not appeal to all buyers.
Furnishings Exclusion (Art & Artifacts): While largely furnished 'per inventory,' the explicit exclusion of 'art and artifacts' means a new owner would need to invest significantly in high-end decorative pieces to maintain the property's luxurious ambiance, adding to the move-in costs.

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