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Seclusion and convenience in a scenic neighborhood
Situated deep into the hillside of south Palm Springs, Araby Cove helps residents feel secluded in a private pocket of the city. However, civilization isn't as far away as it seems whenever they feel like dining out or running errands. "As you clear out of the area and get down to Highway 111, you're within minutes of some of the best dining in Palm Springs," says John White, a Realtor with Equity Union. "As much as it's tucked up and back, it's not really that far from good restaurants and services." This scenic neighborhood does an excellent job of blending privacy with convenience, allowing residents to enjoy their mountainside homes with spectacular views and backyard pools.
Araby Cove residents love the secluded hillside location of the neighborhood.
A row of Mid-Century style homes with sweeping desert views is seen in Araby Cove.
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Dining out and running errands in south Palm Springs
A quick drive north on Araby Drive or Rim Road will lead residents to Highway 111, where they can access popular shops and restaurants in south Palm Springs. Smoke Tree Village is a shopping center just 1.5 miles from the neighborhood with several restaurants, a Ralphs Fresh Fare and Ace Hardware. Smoke Tree Commons is another shopping center nearby, with stores like T.J. Maxx, Petco and World Market. Residents can grab gourmet groceries at Jensen's Finest Foods. For a casual meal, locals stop in Manhattan in the Desert, an old-school deli and bakery known for its bagels and pastrami sandwiches. Norma's is a colorful restaurant east of the neighborhood on Palm Canyon Drive. Located in the Parker Palm Springs hotel, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a space full of midcentury modern décor. Residents are not far from the trendy, chic restaurants of Palm Springs either, with downtown just 4 miles from the neighborhood.
Residents of Araby Cove can head over to Jensen’s for great produce and deli selections.
Stop in at Manhattan in the Desert near Araby Cove for classic NYC-inspired dishes.
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Exploring the desert landscape close to home
Palm Springs has plenty of hiking trails around the city, and White says Araby Cove is as popular a neighborhood for hikers as any. The Araby Trail begins at the neighborhood's northern end at the intersection of Southridge Drive and Rim Road. Hikers will trek 1.7 miles uphill along the trail, traveling through rocky terrain and desert landscape. The trail also takes residents behind the gated Southridge neighborhood, allowing them a behind-the-scenes look at homes they would otherwise miss, including Bob Hope's former house. For some low-key recreation, Demuth Park is just 2.5 miles north of the neighborhood and offers several activities. The park has baseball and soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, walking paths, playgrounds and a small stage.
Take a hike through the hills near Araby Cove.
Kick a ball around with friends at Demuth Park near Araby Cove.
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Vibrant mix of housing style in the Palm Springs hillside
Araby Cove features a mix of housing styles that give buyers plenty of options. "It's a very eclectic mix of different architectural styles, many of which are sort of Spanish Colonial Revival and some that are very unique to the area," White says. "There are a lot of homes that are constructed out of stone up there. It also has a mix of contemporary and midcentury modern homes." As buyers drive the hilly, winding streets of the neighborhood, they'll notice that no two houses look the same, allowing them to find something unique that fits their taste. Tall palm trees line the streets, and the homes in the highest points of the neighborhood offer sweeping views of Palm Springs below. Many homes in the neighborhood have backyard swimming pools where residents can cool off on hot summer days. Houses in Araby Cove typically cost between $1 million and $2 million, with some outliers on either end of the range. Buyers should be aware of the fire risk in Araby Cove, which Risk Factor calculates at around 0.2%.
Mid-century homes blend in with Adobe and Spanish styles in Araby Cove.
Many homes in Araby Cove feature pools to escape the desert heat
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Preparing for careers in Palm Springs schools
Students in the neighborhood might attend Cahuilla Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School and Palm Springs High School. The elementary and middle schools are rated B by Niche, while the high school receives A-minus. Palm Springs High serves just over 1,600 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. The school offers job shadowing programs, allowing students to connect with local professionals in the fields they want to pursue after high school. Students can also study in the school's health and business academies.
Cahuilla Elementary School is a great public school in Palm Springs.
Signage at the entrance of Palm Springs High School.
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A quick drive to nearby destinations
Due to the neighborhood's isolated location, having a car is essential to life in Araby Cove. Highway 111 is less than a mile north of the neighborhood, giving residents easy access to the rest of the city. Palm Springs International Airport is about 2.5 miles north of Araby Cove, a drive that takes about 10 minutes. Desert Regional Medical Center is about 5 miles northwest of the neighborhood, and the drive typically takes around 12 minutes. Residents can take Highway 111 east through the Coachella Valley to get to Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert nearby.
Residents of Araby Cove enjoy the shopping and entertainment in Downtown Palm Springs.
Residents can find local bus lines along Palm Canyon Drive near Araby Cove.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Araby Cove
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Araby Cove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Araby Cove, Palm Springs sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Araby Cove, Palm Springs over the last 12 months is $1,887,500, up 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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