Avondale
Suburban Neighborhood in Palm Desert, California
Riverside County 92211
Homes with fairways at their front doors
Many of the community's single-family homes sit directly on the fairways, but some are strung around gentle hillsides lined with skinny palms. Most are 1980s and '90s new traditional homes with Spanish-style details like arched doorways and terracotta-roof tile, as well as backyard pools; layouts are typically 2,000 to 3,000 square feet with three or four bedrooms, and prices range from $750,000 to $850,000, depending on size. Custom-built estates with layouts of 4,000 to 8,000 square feet range from $1.2 million to $1.5 million. Set in small sections throughout the neighborhood, two- and three-bedroom condos and townhomes are generally grouped around communal pools and priced between $350,000 and $400,000. "Pricing goes up significantly in the winter, and inventory becomes more limited," says Jason McAfee, Broker at Reagan Real Estate. Homeowners association fees cost between $300 and $400 a month and include yard maintenance and internet service.
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Private, member-owned Avondale Golf Course
The Avondale Golf Club is private and member-owned, with an 18-hole, par 72 golf course; emerald-green fairways lead through palm and eucalyptus groves in leafy contrast to the arid desert terrain. The course attracts both experienced and beginning golfers, and stays open most of the year, closing only briefly in October before reopening in November. For fresh air and a game of pickleball, neighbors can head to the dog-friendly Freedom Park, which fills up with kids' sports practices and games on evenings and weekends.
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Nearby top-rated schools
Local kids can start out at James Earl Carter Elementary, which earns an A from Niche, then continue to the B-rated Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle. The A-rated Palm Desert High is the No. 1 ranked school in the district. College students can head to the nearby California State University San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus, set about 2 miles north.
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A celebration of art
In the spring, artists from across the country come together for the four-day La Quinta Art Celebration at the La Quinta Civic Center, set about 9 miles south of Avondale. The event features interactive art installations, live music performances, craft cocktails and gourmet food.Get around on El Dorado Drive
El Dorado Drive leads north to Interstate 10. Heading west on the 10, it's about 15 miles to Downtown Palm Springs, about 70 miles to Riverside, and about 120 miles to the ocean at Huntington Beach. The closest hospital to Avondale, Kaiser Permanente Palm Desert, is 2 miles north. The Palm Springs International Airport is about 13 miles northwest.
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Dining at the golf club and luxury shopping in the El Paseo
Avondale Golf Club offers three different dining options: the Main Dining Room, the Garden Dining Room and the Lookout Sports Bar. "People go out in golf carts to meet for dinner and drinks," McAfee notes. Each restaurant offers specials of the day, health-conscious options and buffet dining.About 2 miles northwest of the community, The Village at University Park shopping plaza offers specialty pizza shop Billy Q’s, Mexican eatery Pueblo Viejo Grill and Bucatini, a family-owned Italian restaurant. Residents enjoy lattes over mountain views at IW Coffee and Chai Bar's airy outpost about 2 miles southwest of Avondale. In the same lot as IW, folks can grab groceries at Ralph's Fresh Fare or shop for loungewear at Coco Rose Beach & Resort Wear.
Set about 6 miles south of Avondale, the El Paseo Shopping District offers salons, fine dining options and luxury retail. Art lovers can shop for decorative pieces at Tom Hammond Studio or Roche Bobois, get a facial at SkinCeuticals SkinLab, and end the day with dinner at Eddie V's Prime Seafood.
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Written By
Braxton Chea
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Fredy Rodriguez
Fredy Rodriguez
eXp Realty Of Southern California Inc
(760) 507-2271
270 Total Sales
1 in Avondale
$395,000 Price
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The Briggs Group
The Briggs Group
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(747) 271-6061
108 Total Sales
3 in Avondale
$740K - $1.1M Price Range
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Brady Sandahl
Brady Sandahl
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Luxury Homes
(442) 227-9310
523 Total Sales
2 in Avondale
$580K - $700K Price Range
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William Taylor
William Taylor
Responds QuicklyDesert Elite Properties, Inc.
(760) 509-2365
52 Total Sales
1 in Avondale
$608,500 Price
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Mark Wasserman
MW
Mark Wasserman
Responds QuicklyEquity Union
(442) 256-9620
101 Total Sales
1 in Avondale
$680,000 Price
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Maria Richards
Maria Richards
Responds QuicklyWeichert Realtors-Preferred
(760) 537-6548
107 Total Sales
1 in Avondale
$471,116 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Freedom Park
Palm Desert Soccer Park
University Dog Park
Civic Center Park
Magnesia Falls City Park
Palm Desert Aquatic Center
Joe Mann Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Avondale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Avondale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avondale, Palm Desert sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Avondale, Palm Desert over the last 12 months is $749,500, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$842,450
Median Sale Price
$749,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$800,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$515,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
255
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,815
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,435
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
509
Median Age
68
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
7.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
57.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,785
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,650
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.6%
College Graduates
35.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
32.9%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
2''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
106°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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