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La Quinta · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®

La Quinta real estate, in the desert.

A Coachella Valley city of gated golf communities, resort homes and single-family neighborhoods. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in La Quinta and across Riverside County.

About La Quinta

Living in La Quinta, at a glance.

Places people know in and around La Quinta: La Quinta Resort, Old Town La Quinta, PGA West.

Housing in La Quinta is fairly new, with a typical home built around 1999. Planned communities and HOAs are common, so the HOA's rules, dues and reserves matter as much as the house.

About 76% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 24% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

ZIP codes

92253

Getting around

Highway 111 and Washington Street

Owner-occupied homes

76% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)

Typical year built

1999 (median, U.S. Census ACS)

Housing units

24,770 (U.S. Census ACS)

La Quinta market · September 2026

The numbers, updated monthly.

Typical home value

$739K
+0.5% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index

Homes for sale

339
Active listings · Realtor.com

Typical rent

$3,617/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index

See the full La Quinta housing market report (prices by ZIP code, days on market, price cuts and the year-over-year trend).

Typical values and listing counts are not appraisals. For what your home would sell for, get a free home value report.

Buying and selling in La Quinta

What to know before you move.

In the desert around La Quinta, ask about summer utility costs, the age of the A/C, pool equipment and any solar panels, and whether that solar is owned, leased or financed, because a lease or loan has to be transferred or paid off at sale.

Country club and gated communities often carry HOA dues and sometimes club fees, and some neighborhoods are age-restricted (55+). Those rules and costs shape your real monthly payment as much as the price does.

Coming from LA or Orange County? La Quinta can mean more home for the money. Price the commute along with the house, and we can line up the sale of your current home with the purchase so you aren't carrying two at once.

Want homes in La Quinta as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.

How I help in La Quinta

One agent, every kind of deal.

Buyers

Your real monthly cost with HOA dues, Mello-Roos, insurance and utilities included, plus the inspections this kind of home needs.

Sellers

Pricing from recent sales near you in La Quinta, prep that pays off, and marketing aimed at buyers already looking here.

Seasonal and retirement buyers

Second homes, 55+ communities and snowbird timing, with solar, pool and HOA details sorted out early.

Buying or selling in La Quinta

Your La Quinta realtor, for either side.

Looking for a real estate agent in La Quinta? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in La Quinta and across Riverside County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.

Buying

Homes for sale in La Quinta

Houses, condos and townhomes in La Quinta as they hit the MLS. Save your La Quinta search and get new listings and price drops by email.

First-time home buyer in La Quinta?

Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.

Buyer's agent in La Quinta

Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.

New construction near La Quinta

Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.

Investment and rental property

Rent, cash flow and cap rate on La Quinta properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.

Selling

What's my La Quinta home worth?

A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the La Quinta housing market report.

Sell my house in La Quinta

Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching La Quinta. How I sell homes.

Sell fast or take a cash offer?

Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.

Cost to sell a house in La Quinta

Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, Riverside County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.

Inherited a home or selling a trust?

Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.

Downsizing or moving away

Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.

Around La Quinta

Coming up in La Quinta.

Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.

Nearby, a short drive from La Quinta

Dates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.

Client review
★★★★★“He not only got us our very first house, but is currently helping my little brother in buying one. If it wasn't for Memo I doubt we would be living in the home of our dreams.”First-time buyers

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Questions

Straight answers.

What is a typical home worth in La Quinta?

About $739K as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 0.5% from a year earlier. That's a typical value, not your home's price. Ask me for the recent sales closest to your street.

How many homes are for sale in La Quinta?

339 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My La Quinta housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.

What should I check on a desert home in La Quinta?

The A/C's age, summer utility bills, pool and spa equipment, roof condition, and whether any solar is owned, leased or financed. Outside city lines, also ask about septic and wells.

Do you work in La Quinta?

Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Riverside County, including La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Indio. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.

What's going on around La Quinta?

See the events section on this page. It lists upcoming community events I've checked against official pages, plus a link to the official calendar when the city has one. The full list is on my local events calendar.

How do I choose a real estate agent in La Quinta?

Look for someone who works La Quinta regularly, explains the numbers in writing, answers quickly and has verified reviews. Check their license on the California DRE website. I'm Memo Dinh (CA DRE #02066757), a REALTOR® with Epique Realty and a 5.0-star rating from clients. Call or text 562-253-9034 to talk it through.

How do I sell my house in La Quinta?

Get a pricing analysis from the closest recent sales, fix only what buyers will pay for, list with strong photos and a clear plan, then compare every offer by your net, not just the price. I give you a net sheet before you list.

How much does it cost to sell a house in La Quinta?

Commissions are negotiable. Other costs usually include escrow, title insurance, Riverside County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repair credits or prep. Use the seller net sheet on this site for an estimate, then I'll send you an exact version.

Should I take a cash offer for my La Quinta home?

Sometimes. A cash offer saves time and repairs but usually comes in lower. If you have one, I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can compare your real net.

Is there down payment help for first-time buyers in La Quinta?

Often, yes. CalHFA programs are statewide, and some counties and cities run their own down payment programs that open in rounds. Rules and funding change, so confirm current availability with a CalHFA-approved lender. Not financial advice.

I inherited a house in La Quinta. What should I do first?

Find out whether it's in a trust or needs probate through the Riverside County Superior Court, keep it insured and secured, and ask your CPA about the stepped-up tax basis and Prop 19 before deciding to keep, rent or sell. I help heirs sell, including from out of state. Not legal or tax advice.

Let's talk

Start with 15 minutes.

Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.

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