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Parc La Quinta By Marne Logan, CCAM
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arc La Quinta combines the family atmosphere of a park-like neighborhood with classic Mediterranean influences and stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Located just off Washington Street at 78-502 Via Bolero Street in La Quinta, this beautiful gated community is adjacent to Rancho La Quinta and one block south of Eisenhower Drive. It is centrally located and close to Old Town shops and restaurants. The community features a beautiful one-and-a-half-acre park (“parc” means “park” in French) with picnic tables, canopies for shade, barbeques and soccer goals. Parc La Quinta is completely built out with 150 homes on 18 lushly landscaped acres. With families in mind, many of the homes are situated on cul-de-sacs creating a safe environment for children. Building was completed in 1989 by developer Barcon Development. The homes were sold in three phases and, according to The Desert Sun, buyers camped in line overnight to purchase one of the lovely floor plans. All the homes have tile roofs with Mediterranean architecture, creating a unique European vibe. There are five floor plans that include one and two-story homes ranging from 1620 to 2222 square feet. The homes have three
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or four-bedrooms and up to three baths, with two or three-car attached garages. Home prices are currently running between $350,000 and $450,000. The assessments are $129 per month and include common area (including the park) maintenance and replacement. With 2019 being their 30th anniversary, the Parc La Quinta board is undertaking efforts to enhance the quality of life for residents and preserve home values. For safety, they are updating their gate cameras and looking at updating their gate security system. Planning is in process for repainting common area facilities and equipment. They are installing a new community bulletin board at the park and they are modifying their speed bumps to safely accommodate emergency vehicles. With the City of La Quinta’s longstanding “dark skies” policy to reduce nighttime light pollution, the Parc La Quinta board has been challenged to make their streets and park enjoyable at night. To create a safer and more family-friendly nighttime environment, they are experimenting with antique styled solar lamps. One lamp has been installed and so far, it looks like a winning solution.
