The gated community Desert Falls is in Palm Desert, about 15 miles from the Palm Springs resort area. Sought-after suburban conveniences are combined with postcard-worthy Coachella Valley scenery, including views of San Jacinto and San Gorgonio. This resort-style neighborhood's landscaped grounds and top-rated golf course draw buyers seeking maintenance-free living.
Most homes in Desert Falls were built in the late-1980s through the mid-1990s and have Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired styling. In contrast to some other area golf club communities, Desert Falls includes condos and has sections allowing short-term and vacation rentals. "Desert Falls probably runs 40% and up for primary ownership," says Alan Abell, a Realtor and multimillion-dollar producer with Coldwell Banker Residential. The primary homes are ones where residents live year-round versus seasonally. Within Desert Falls, there are separate communities, such as The Links, The Courtyards and The Estates. "For country club communities, you usually start with a price range, what you are looking for," Abell says. Desert Falls properties start at $350,000 and climb to $900,000. Some for $1.6 to $1.8 million date to the early 2000s and are in The Estates, which is set on a private lake. Homeowners association fees are typically in the $600s to $700s. The HOA takes care of landscaping, pools and spas and maintenance of community areas, roads, exteriors and roofs. Also included are cable and internet and 24-hour-gated security. These HOA benefits can exceed those commonly found in other cities like La Quinta and Palm Springs.
Desert Falls Country Club's Scottish Links Championship Golf Course is accessible via annual and seasonal memberships or with play passes. Members can join the Men's or Women's Clubs and participate in couple's events and golf tournaments. There are plenty of opportunities for socializing at regularly scheduled happy hours and seasonal and holiday events. Monday Night Football at The Grill restaurant brings fans and rivals together. The Thanksgiving Day buffet is well attended. In addition to the clubhouse and restaurant, there are amenities for fitness, tennis, pickleball and other recreational activities.
Various retail and dining options are close by, just west of Cook Street. Desert Springs Marketplace has some essentials, including a drug store and a grocery store, Ralphs Fresh Fare. IW Coffee & Chai Bar serves organic beverages and uses coffee beans from Cafe Feminino, a woman-led specialty brand. The cafe has sidewalk seating and a retractable glass wall. Dining choices include Waldo's Ristorante, inspired by New York's mid-20th-century Italian-American restaurants. Katsuyama has fried cutlet plates and Japanese-style bar food. It's about 5 miles southwest to state Route 111, a retail corridor, with an Albertsons and various shopping areas. The Gardens on El Paseo is an upscale choice for brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Fashion Week El Paseo is the West Coast's largest fashion week, held here in March.
Considering the community's Coachella Valley geography, outdoor recreation is part of daily life in Desert Falls. Hiking, cycling and nature exploration are popular pastimes. It's a few miles to Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge.City community parks within several miles include Palm Desert Freedom Park, which has basketball and pickleball courts, a dog park and a playground. Hovley Soccer Park is 21 acres, with five full-size fields, disc golf, horseshoes and an area to play pétanque, a type of lawn bowling.
Palm Desert events include October's Golf Cart Parade, held annually since the 1960s. "It's like a mini–Rose bowl parade," Abell says. In addition to bedecked golf carts, the festivities include a classic car show, market vendors, a kid zone and marching bands or dance troupes. Palm Desert Aquatic Center hosts Hot Summer Nights on Tuesdays, with an open swim, DJs and dance parties. Palm Desert Library has Movie Mania on Wednesday afternoons in August and September.Concerts and music festivals are always popular in the area, home to the internationally known Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Coachella, held annually over a spring weekend, draws as many as 250,000 people to Indio, about 12 miles from Desert Falls. Potential detours and road closures are announced prior to the event.
Desert Falls is a car-dependent community and Interstate 10 is a couple of miles away. Most subdivisions are gated, through traffic is limited, adding to street safety. Palm Springs International Airport has a dozen airlines and is about 12 miles from Desert Falls. For private air travel, Crown Aero Bermuda Dunes Airport is approximately 6 miles away.
Public schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District include James Earl Carter Elementary, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche. Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle earns a B, and Palm Desert High receives an A. Palm Desert High has career technical education programs in film and broadcasting. Program credits may satisfy the University of California's requirements for visual and performing arts.
Sandra Quinn
Realty Trust
(442) 212-0591
112 Total Sales
1 in Desert Falls
$686,000 Price
Team Michael Hilgenberg w/ Keller Will
Keller Williams Realty
(442) 212-0124
151 Total Sales
2 in Desert Falls
$460K - $635K Price Range
Shelly Smith
Keller Williams Empire Estates
(657) 500-4681
41 Total Sales
6 in Desert Falls
$396K - $485K Price Range
Rocio Ortegon
Keller Williams Palos Verdes
(424) 328-6725
66 Total Sales
2 in Desert Falls
$455K - $555K Price Range
Don Engle
Harcourts One
(760) 259-2648
14 Total Sales
1 in Desert Falls
$410,000 Price
Richele Sarna
Coldwell Banker Realty
(760) 821-8315
20 Total Sales
1 in Desert Falls
$508,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Desert Falls | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Desert Falls, Palm Desert sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Desert Falls, Palm Desert over the last 12 months is $464,250, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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