79480 Citrus, La Quinta, CA 92253 Property Records

Riverside County property record for 79480 Citrus, La Quinta, CA 92253

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 3,102 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$600,000 (May 2013)
Tax Bill$9,766 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Oct 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN776-140-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN776-140-016
Alternative APN
  • 772140016

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,102 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,039 sqft
1st Floor Area3,102 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
View / LotGolf Course
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area637 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Putting GreenPutting Green

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address79480 CITRUS
CityLA QUINTA
StateCA
Zip92253-8521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 26 MB 225/018 TR 24890-7
Legal Tract24890-7
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCATHEDRAL CITY-PALM DESERT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract45128

Owner

79480 Citrus is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.

Source: Riverside County records, as of July 29, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address79480 CITRUS, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-8521
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 16, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STIFEL BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 30, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2013216165
Last Transfer DateMay 9, 2023
Transfer Doc0000140398
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Recording DateMay 16, 2023
Property Address79480 CITRUS, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-8521
Document Number0000140398
Map ReferenceMB 225 PG 18-25
Instrument DateMay 9, 2023
Instrument2023-0140398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address79480 CITRUS, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-8521

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRIVERSIDE CA
Property Address79480 CITRUS, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-8521
Document Number0000449125
Instrument DateOct 24, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 8, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address79480 CITRUS LA QUINTA CA 922538521, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-8521

Mortgage

Document Number0000449125
DateOct 30, 2017
Instrument449125
Lender
NameSTIFEL BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressST LOUIS, MO 63141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 29, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 79480 Citrus was $9,766 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Riverside County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyRiverside County
MunicipalityLa Quinta City
Unified School DistrictDesert Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$753,617 (+2%) Land $219,800 Building $533,817
2025$9,766.00 Homeowner's exemption$738,841 Land $215,491 Building $523,350
2023$9,304.00 (+2.76%) Homeowner's exemption$710,153 Land $207,124 Building $503,029
2022$9,054.00
2021$1,028,610

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 79480 Citrus in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 79480 Citrus is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCOACHELLA VWD: COVE COMMUNITY
serves 270,000 people · EPA ID CA3310001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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