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Desert Princess Country Club

Desert Princess Country Club

$403,090 Average Value
$281 Average Price per Sq Ft
62 Homes For Sale

Lush desert oasis for golf lovers

Amid mountains, lakes and palm trees, the Desert Princess Country Club community offers a casual resort lifestyle in Riverside County’s Coachella Valley. Desert Princess has a legacy of “well over 40 years,” says Maggie Jackson, Receptionist and Administrative Assistant for the on-site HOA. “Once you come in here, it’s a different world. It’s like a little oasis – a lush landscape with 7,000-plus trees. Even folks who come here temporarily want to buy.”"There are 1,200-some-odd families here, but they all have some commonalities," says Holly Tait Markas of Holly's Homes, a Broker specializing in Desert Princess since 1999. “They find they love the sense of openness and safety, with caring people and a down to Earth, laid-back feel. Here you feel like you're on vacation all the time,” Markas says. "But while people often come here thinking they're going to retire, they soon find they can fill their days with all sorts of stuff.” The Desert Princess Country Club lifestyle centers golf, gorgeous scenery and a casual community close to dining, shopping and culture.

Desert Princess Country Club has a Clubhouse with a pool and tennis courts.
Desert Princess Country Club has a Clubhouse with a pool and tennis courts.
Desert Princess Country Club is one of the most gratifying resort courses in Coachella Valley.
Desert Princess Country Club is one of the most gratifying resort courses in Coachella Valley.
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Golfing with friends year-round

"Folks come here from colder places like Colorado and the Bay Area to seek the sun, hike the trails and play golf all year round,” Markas says. The 27-hole public golf course features wide fairways, several lakes and mountain views. “Some people move here with their friends, but folks here like to gather, so it's easy to just join a golf game or meet up at the fitness center, or for a walk, or at one of the 34 swimming pools." Desert Princess Country Club also makes it easy to join a pickup basketball game or to try out pickleball before cooling down at the on-site spa.

The prospect of playing golf year-round under the California sun is possible in Desert Princess Country Club.
The prospect of playing golf year-round under the California sun is possible in Desert Princess Country Club.
Practice your short game at Desert Princess Country Club.
Practice your short game at Desert Princess Country Club.
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Dining at the Clubhouse and heading into Palm Springs

Desert Princess Clubhouse's casual Mountain View Grille includes a full bar, weekly game nights and occasional live music. For cooking at home, residents find a Stater Bros. Market and a CVS just north, plus nearby options like Walmart, Grocery Outlet and Costco. More dining, entertainment and shopping can be found five miles west in Downtown Palm Springs. For a relaxing day out, locals can enjoy a hearty brunch at Wilma & Frieda’s followed by a visit to Palm Springs Art Museum and retail therapy at La Plaza shopping arcade, before ending the day with classic cocktails at Oscar’s.

Desert Princess Country Club residents can enjoy mouth watering tacos at Mountain View Grill.
Desert Princess Country Club residents can enjoy mouth watering tacos at Mountain View Grill.
A Walmart is just south of Desert Princess Country Club, around 2.6 miles away.
A Walmart is just south of Desert Princess Country Club, around 2.6 miles away.
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Homes and condos by the golf course

Framed by the San Jacinto Mountains and centered around the Desert Princess Country Club, this guard-gated community includes hundreds of condos, villas and a homeowners association. Elegant fountains and desert landscaping line the neighborhood’s sidewalks and wide streets. The one- to three-bedroom adobe-and Hacienda-style homes designed by iconic Southern California architect Gin Wong (whose work includes the spaceship-like LAX Theme Building) date from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s. Some homes, like those in the Arroyos cluster, are situated off-fairway from the club’s 27-hole, PGA Championship golf course. Home prices range from about $280,000 to $890,000. Condos range from about $218,000 to $425,000.

Condos make up the majority of homes in Desert Princess Country Club.
Condos make up the majority of homes in Desert Princess Country Club.
Hacienda style homes are also common in Desert Princess Country Club.
Hacienda style homes are also common in Desert Princess Country Club.
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Proximity to Interstate 10

Beyond the golf carts, Desert Princess is a car-dependent community. It benefits from proximity to Interstate 10, which stretches from L.A. to Phoenix and beyond. Desert Regional Medical Center and Palm Springs International Airport are about 5 miles west. There are also bus stops along Vista Chino, the road that borders the neighborhood’s northern edge.

Area schools with accolades

The Desert Princess Country Club community lies within the Palm Springs Unified School District, whose 28 schools are generally rated average by GreatSchools for students’ test scores and academic progress. Rio Vista Elementary, rated B-plus on Niche, emphasizes social-emotional learning, while James Workman Middle School, rated B, was named a 2023 California School to Watch. Cathedral City High School, rated B-plus, is a California Gold Ribbon School with HEAL (healthcare and environmental health) and International Baccalaureate programs.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Palm Springs International

7 min drive

Bus

Vista Chino & Landau

Bus

Vista Chino & Desert Princess

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Desert Princess Country Club US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,152
Number of Homes for Sale
62
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
10.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,724
Below the national average
1,931
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,224
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 11
    10am - 12pm

    28979 Desert Princess Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    $315,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,177 Sq Ft
    • 28979 Desert Princess Dr
    • New 5 days ago

    Turnkey Corner Unit with Fairway and Mountain Views at Desert Princess Country Club.Welcome to resort-style living in the heart of Cathedral City! This beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner unit offers 1,177 sq ft of stylish, open-concept living with stunning fairway and mountain views that will take your breath away.Completely updated in 2019/2021, this move-in-ready gem features a

    Errikka Paiz eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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  • Wednesday, Apr 15
    9am - 12pm

    67368 Toltec Ct, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    $319,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,212 Sq Ft
    • 67368 Toltec Ct
    • New 17 days ago

    Updated kitchen and baths highlight this spacious two-bedroom, two-bath condo featuring dual master suites, ideally located on the 7th fairway of Lagos. Positioned mid-fairway, the home offers beautiful golf course and mountain views. Just steps away from one of the community's 34 pools and spas, this property combines comfort and convenience. The living area features upgraded large tile

    Holly Tait Markas

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  • Saturday, Apr 11
    11am - 1pm

    28570 W Natoma Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    $274,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,177 Sq Ft
    • 28570 W Natoma Dr
    • New 25 days ago

    New to the market! This corner unit authentic 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom at Desert Princess Country Club offers an open floor plan, creating a spacious and comfortable, light flooded living environment with stunning views.The well-equipped kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and updated appliances. The generously sized primary suite features a private slider leading to the covered patio that spans

    Michael Layton PS Agent

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
64
Median Rent
$4,450
Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,850
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,500
Median Condo Rent
$4,000
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$4,000

Demographics

Total Population
1,991
Median Age
67
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
5.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
55.9%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$75,101
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$104,878

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
46%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.1%
% Population in Labor Force
43.1%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
4''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
108°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Desert Princess Country Club
Byron Lohman
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
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