Mountain View Country Club, La Quinta | Homes For Sale
Explore homes for sale in Mountain View Country Club, a private guard-gated La Quinta community known for its Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, mountain views, and full club lifestyle with dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and social amenities.
Lifestyle
Mountain View Country Club is a private, guard-gated golf community in La Quinta with a true “club lifestyle” feel—polished, social, and built around daily activity. It’s known for its manicured streetscapes, mountain backdrops, and a community layout that prioritizes view corridors, privacy, and easy indoor–outdoor living.At the center is an Arnold Palmer Signature golf experience paired with a full amenity ecosystem: dining, social events, wellness, and racquet sports. It’s the kind of neighborhood where you’ll see morning golf groups, fitness classes, pickleball matches, and dinner on the patio—without the community feeling overly busy or touristy.
Location
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Grocery: Day-to-day errands are simple with La Quinta and Palm Desert shopping corridors close by. Most residents go to the nearby Ralphs in the Citrus Shopping Center.
Restaurants & Shopping: Old Town La Quinta is nearby for dining, coffee, events, and boutiques. El Paseo and the Highway 111 corridor expand options quickly for upscale shopping, restaurants, and services.
Golf & Resorts: You’re positioned in the heart of the “La Quinta golf lifestyle” zone—close to multiple top-tier clubs and resorts, while still enjoying Mountain View’s private setting.
Music Festivals: The Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio (Coachella / Stagecoach) are a straightforward drive each April.
Nature: Santa Rosa Mountain views are part of the daily backdrop here, and La Quinta’s trail network is close when you want to trade fairways for foothills.
Real Estate
Mountain View Country Club is primarily single-family homes with a smaller set of low-maintenance condo residences—ideal for buyers who want a true lock-and-leave footprint inside a gated community.
Most homes lean into the desert-resort blueprint: open great rooms, generous primary suites, guest-friendly layouts, and outdoor living designed for entertaining. Pools, fireplaces, and view orientation show up in the vast majority of recent MLS listings.
Market snapshot (last 6 months of MLS data you shared for Mountain View CC) (last updated: 2.7.26):
• Closed Sales: 9
• Sold Price Range: $465,000 to $2,770,000 (the lower end reflects a condo sale; most single-family sales traded well above that)
• Median Sold Price: $1,330,000
• Typical Sold Price per SqFt: median about $479/sq ft (with most recent sales clustering roughly in the low-$400s to mid-$600s per sq ft, depending on upgrades, view lot, and pool design)
• Median Days on Market: 85
• Sale-to-List Trend: most recent sales closed below the final asking price (median roughly mid-90% of list), signaling a more negotiation-friendly environment than “hot” zip-code-wide headlines sometimes suggest.
Current competition (same report period):
• Active Listings: 18 | Pending: 2
• Active List Price Range: $525,000 to $2,595,000
• Median Active List Price: about $1,349,000
• At the recent sales pace, inventory is roughly “about a year” of supply (directional—but helpful for setting expectations on leverage and patience).
Typical home profile in recent activity:
• Common floorplans: 3 bedrooms with ~4 bathrooms
• Common size: around ~2,800 sq ft (with larger options available)
• Most construction concentrated in the early-to-mid 2000s
• Outdoor living: pools/spas, fireplaces, and golf or mountain views are recurring themes
Membership
Mountain View Country Club is a member-owned club community, and membership is part of the ownership story here.
• Social Membership (required for homeowners)
- All home purchases within Mountain View Country Club must include a Social Membership.
- Social benefits include dining, club social events, a fitness complex and wellness programs, tennis/pickleball/bocce, and access to the swimming pool, outdoor spa, and sauna.
• Golf Membership (optional upgrade)
- Golf Membership includes all Social benefits, plus full golf privileges.
- Golf benefits also include practice facilities and on-site golf professionals.
• Preview and Tenant Programs (situational)
- Limited preview memberships may be offered periodically.
- Owners may have the ability to transfer social or golf privileges to a tenant through a qualifying lease term—always confirm the current minimum lease length and rules directly with the club.
Membership categories, benefits, availability, and transfer rules can evolve, so it’s smart to verify the current membership structure during due diligence (especially if rental strategy, guest access, or transferability matters to the buyer).
FAQ
Is Mountain View Country Club a private community?
Yes. Mountain View Country Club is a private, guard-gated community with controlled access and a member-owned club structure.
Is membership required when buying a home here?
Yes. A Social Membership is required for all homeowners. It is part of the ownership structure and cannot be opted out of.
What does the Social Membership include?
Social Membership provides access to dining, clubhouse events, fitness facilities, pools, spa, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and a full calendar of social activities.
Is golf included with ownership?
No. Golf is an optional upgrade. Homeowners can choose to add a Golf Membership for full access to the Arnold Palmer Signature course and practice facilities.
What is the overall lifestyle like in Mountain View Country Club?
The lifestyle is active and social but not overly busy. Residents regularly participate in golf, fitness classes, racquet sports, and dining, with a strong sense of community throughout the year.
What types of homes are in Mountain View Country Club?
The community consists primarily of single-family homes, along with a smaller number of condominiums designed for low-maintenance living.
What is the typical home size and layout?
Most homes are around 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, commonly featuring 3 bedrooms, 3–4 bathrooms, open great rooms, and indoor–outdoor living spaces.
What price range do homes typically fall into?
Recent activity shows homes ranging roughly from the mid-$500,000s for condos to over $2.5M for larger, upgraded single-family homes with premium views.
How competitive is the market in Mountain View Country Club?
The market tends to be more balanced than highly competitive. Homes often sell below list price, and inventory levels suggest buyers typically have room to negotiate.
How long do homes usually take to sell?
Recent trends show a median of around 2–3 months on market, though this varies based on pricing, upgrades, and location within the community.
Are there golf course and mountain view homes available?
Yes. Many homes are positioned to capture either golf course views, Santa Rosa Mountain views, or both, depending on the lot.
Are pools common in this community?
Yes. A large percentage of homes include private pools and outdoor living features such as fireplaces, covered patios, and entertaining areas.
Can homeowners rent out their property?
Yes. Renting for less than 30 days is not allowed.
Can membership privileges be transferred to tenants?
In some cases, yes, but this depends on current club policies and lease terms. These rules can change and should always be confirmed.
How close is Mountain View Country Club to shopping and dining?
Very close. Old Town La Quinta, El Paseo, and major shopping centers are just a short drive away.
How far is it from the Empire Polo Grounds (Coachella/Stagecoach)?
It’s about a 10–15 minute drive, making it convenient without being directly impacted by festival traffic.
Is this a good community for full-time living or seasonal use?
Both. Some residents live here year-round for the lifestyle, while others use it as a seasonal or lock-and-leave property.
What makes Mountain View Country Club stand out compared to other La Quinta clubs?
It offers a refined but approachable private club experience, strong mountain views, an active social calendar, and a more balanced market environment compared to ultra-luxury clubs nearby.