Palm Desert Country attracts homebuyers who desire immediate access to golf courses, restaurants and highly rated schools. Homebuyers often choose Palm Desert over Palm Springs, which is 14 miles away, because housing is less expensive. “There’s a lot of families, but a lot of older people with no kids. Very popular amongst snowbirds,” says Anthony Caronna, a Coachella Valley native and broker for 4th Dimension Real Estate.
Some houses are alongside the golf course at Palm Desert Country Club and Resort. They do not belong to a gated community and HOA membership is not required. Sixty-nine two-bedroom villas are in the early stages of construction that will feature front and back terraces with views of the 18-hole course and the Santa Rosa, San Jacinto, and San Gorgonio mountains. Woodhaven and The Oasis are two nearby clubs that offer private membership but are still open to the public. Both locations include gated communities where HOA fees are required. A five-bedroom early 2000s Mediterranean-style home with a spa and backyard putting green for $1.2 million. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium overlooking the second hole of Palm Desert Resort Country Club may sell for $340,000.
Many of Palm Desert’s children are educated at Ronald Reagan Elementary, with an A rating from Niche and a 15-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Palm Desert Charter Middle School has an A-minus rating from Niche and offers a curriculum that focuses heavily on art and STEM. Students can move on to Palm Desert High School, which has an A rating from Niche and offers Advanced Placement courses.
When locals want a break from the golf, the centrally located Freedom Park offers public access to eight pickleball courts, three baseball and softball fields, three basketball courts, two volleyball courts, two multipurpose fields, a dog park, multiple playgrounds and a picnic shelter.
Palm Desert Country offers grocery stores, restaurants and boutiques. Many residents knock out their weekly shopping at Albertsons. Cups Café, a neighborhood coffee shop, specializes in shrimp frittata and chilaquiles, a Mexican breakfast dish with fried tortillas, sauce and cheese. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant offers homey open-air dining and vegetarian options. Color Pop Boutique specializes in candles, cosmetic grade micas and body and bath supplies. OMG Collectibles & Sports sells Pokémon or MLB cards.
The yearly Coachella Valley Music and Arts is a significant tourist draw for the city. The neighborhood is also five miles from Acrisure Arena, a 10,000-seater that opened in December 2022. Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle have performed there, and the Lakers have played there. Locals enjoy visiting the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, which features about 50 distinct gardens and 150 species of animals.
“The City of Palm Desert offers really easy living,” says Honey Guleria, executive premier director of Windermere Real Estate and longtime resident of Palm Desert Country. “The whole community is geared towards resort-style living. It’s a big change for people driving out from L.A. where there’s a lot of traffic. Everything here is so much more convenient.” The neighborhood provides convenient access to Route 10 to drive 20 miles to Palm Springs or 124 miles to Los Angeles
Cheryl Newton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(949) 430-6605
84 Total Sales
1 in Palm Desert Country
$560,000 Price
Pam Delrey
Art Del Rey Realty, Inc.
(626) 604-0256
55 Total Sales
1 in Palm Desert Country
$735,000 Price
Lindsey Acton
BK Platinum Properties
(657) 279-9362
44 Total Sales
1 in Palm Desert Country
$450,000 Price
Charles Barenbrugge
Charles B. Barenbrugge
(224) 505-2448
101 Total Sales
1 in Palm Desert Country
$495,000 Price
Noelle Hofmann
Fathom Realty Group Inc.
(562) 418-5159
30 Total Sales
1 in Palm Desert Country
$775,000 Price
Candace Tulensru
WORTH CLARK REALTY
(689) 220-2803
102 Total Sales
1 in Palm Desert Country
$490,000 Price
On average, homes in Palm Desert Country, Palm Desert sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Palm Desert Country, Palm Desert over the last 12 months is $459,950, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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