$858,535Average Value$317Average Price per Sq Ft14Homes For Sale
Guard-gated and golf-centered
Surrounded by the sprawling Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, Avondale is a central Palm Desert gated community with single-family homes, condos and townhomes centered on a lush golf course. “Many people have vacation homes here, and there are quite a few retirees that live here year-round, but it isn’t a retirement community. All ages are welcome,” says Mark Wise, Palm Desert resident and Realtor with Bennion Deville Homes. Entry gates are guarded 24/7 by security, and the community's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. The area's mild desert climate means poolside evenings can be enjoyed into the winter months, and Avondale is within a few miles of upscale shopping on El Paseo Drive.
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.
Homes in Avondale have well manicured desert landscaping.
This Avondale home has great views on the golf course.
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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.
Avondale Golf Course is the center piece of the community in Palm Desert.
View of the lush Avondale gated community showing the Avondale Golf Course.
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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.
Pueblo Viejo has the best enchiladas in the area of Avondale.
Billy Q's is a great local lunch option for Avondale residents.
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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.
Take about and hour drive to Downtown Riverside to enjoy city life activities.
Biking around the border of the Avondale gated community is a popular activity.
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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.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School offers a great education experience.
Palm Desert High School serves students in grades 9-12 in Palm Desert, CA.
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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.
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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
Airport
Palm Springs International
21 min drive
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avondale, Palm Desert sell after 130 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Avondale, Palm Desert over the last 12 months is $746,090, down 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fantastic south facing views overlooking the manicured 4th fairway of the desirable Avondale Golf Club, a private guard-gated community located in the heart of Palm Desert. Upon entering the home you are welcomed through two beautiful glass doors into the foyer. A spacious Open Floor Plan creates a seamless transition for indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen area overlooks the dining great room
Welcome to your fully updated desert retreat inside the prestigious, guard-gated Avondale Golf Club in beautiful Palm Desert! This expanded 2,536 sq. ft. home sits on an oversized lot and offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and resort-style living -- just minutes from El Paseo, world-class golf, dining, and shopping.Step inside to find a bright open-concept layout with a spacious
Discover the desert lifestyle where comfort and casual elegance meet natural beauty. This property features a charming, furnished casita, & elevated golf course and mountain views. The spacious interior boasts an open living room with sweeping window expanses & vaulted ceilings. A striking 2-way fireplace creates a warm ambiance, while a stylish sit-down wet bar enhances the space's inviting
Welcome to your vacation retreat. PD141 Is a private desert home located in the gorgeous Avondale community, which is considered ''one of the best kept secrets in the desert.'' With over 4000 square feet of living space, a single level layout, beautiful private pool and spa, and vast kitchen, this home will satisfy all your vacation needs. You will delight in the open floor plan of this home.
Unfurnished. Cul De Sac. Fantastic south facing views on the manicured 4th fairway. Avondale Golf Club is a guard-gated community located in the heart of Palm Desert. The kitchen is open to the dining area and great room and has bar seating, kitchen island, double ovens and ample cabinet space accentuated by granite counters. The primary bedroom and bathroom area has a walk in closet, lots of
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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