81658 Ricochet Way, La Quinta, CA 92253

• 4 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 3,701 sqft

Property Description

An exceptional home that offers a rare blend of privacy, design, and true resort-style living. This is how desert living is meant to feel. Step into a home that feels less like a residence and more like your own private five-star resort, designed for unforgettable desert entertaining and effortless luxury living. Located in the coveted gated community of Rancho Santana in South La Quinta, this highly upgraded residence spans over 3,700 sq. ft. and offers 4 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Bathrooms, plus an upstairs private Bonus Room ideal for a guest, media room, or home office. The home includes a spacious attached Casita which provides added flexibility and features custom built-ins, a sink, mini fridge, and a stacked-stone feature wall with built-in TV. The main living spaces are warm and inviting with a custom stone fireplace, built-in entertainment center, soaring ceilings, plantation shutters, and a dedicated billiard room. The expansive primary suite is privately situated in its own wing of the home and offers a true retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace seating area, large spa-like bathroom, and an oversized walk-in closet. Designed for the ultimate indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the resort-style backyard is an entertainer's dream. Highlights include a chef-grade outdoor kitchen with a sunken BBQ pit, wrap-around granite bar seating for eight, large outdoor TV, stainless steel cooktop, drawers, mini fridge, commercial ice machine, beer tap, and wine cooler. The PebbleTec wrap-around pool delivers all the bells & whistles, including two tanning shelves, a rooftop rain waterfall, three sheer descent waterfalls, a stacked-stone spill-over spa, and six deck jets. Additional amenities include a large gas firepit, a separate six-foot waterfall feature, custom lighting and fans, and a convenient poolside bathroom with shower and stackable washer/dryer. Custom pavers and wrought iron details surround the entire property, located near The Madison Club, polo and equestrian facilities, and just minutes from world-class golf, dining, entertainment, and the charm of Old Town La Quinta. Don't miss this rare Rancho Santana offering that truly must be experienced in person.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 21, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 7, 2026 at 7:16AM

Listing Office:

HomeSmart : (760) 844-7500

Listing Agent:

The Hungerford Team : (760) 831-7009

MLS ID:

219141771DA

Interior

• General: Wet BarBuilt-in FeaturesHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanBarAll Bedrooms DownMain Level PrimaryPrimary SuiteWalk-In PantryWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: Convection OvenDishwasherElectric OvenGas CooktopDisposalGas OvenGas Water HeaterIce MakerRefrigeratorRange HoodSelf Cleaning OvenVented Exhaust Fan
• Laundry: Laundry Room
• Flooring: Tile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
• Fireplace: GasLiving RoomPrimary BedroomOutsideFireplace

Exterior

• General: BarbecueGuniteHeatedIn GroundPrivate
• Style: Mediterranean
• Other Structures: See Remarks
• Pool: GuniteElectric HeatIn GroundPebblePrivateWaterfall
• Parking: Direct AccessDrivewayGarageGarage Door OpenerOversizedOn StreetParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Tile
• Windows: Shutters
• General: Stucco2Slab

Location

• HOA Amenities: Bocce CourtControlled AccessPicnic AreaPlaygroundPet RestrictionsTrail(s)230.0Monthly
• Originating MLS: CRMLS_CDAR
• County: Riverside

Lot

• Zoning: 779390022
• View: Peek-A-BooView
• Fencing: BlockStucco WallWrought Iron

Utilities

• Utilities: 220 Volts in Laundry

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_CDAR
• Exclusions: Martini glasses displayed in the Billiard room