Desert Park Estates
Housing styles from three decades
“Desert Park Estates is a larger neighborhood with a community feel. It’s got midcentury homes and some contemporary styles from the 1970s and ‘80s. It’s a good neighborhood for potential buyers to find a home and put their own touch on it. It’s accessible to the freeway, and it’s easy to get to other desert cities,” says Morgan Janney, a Realtor with The Firm Brokerage with almost a decade of experience. The neighborhood features spacious lots landscaped to support the natural desert environment, large backyards and a variety of price points. Homes sell for a median price of $840,000 after 73 days. Remodeled midcentury houses range from $950,000 to $1.4 million, while ranch-style dwellings begin around $675,000 and continue to $1 million.Highly rated schools in the Coachella Valley
Students could start school at Niche B-rated Vista Del Monte Elementary. It’s home to a dual language immersion program for Spanish and English speakers from kindergarten through fifth grade. B-rated Raymond Cree Middle operates the Think Together program for before- or after-school tutoring. A-minus Palm Springs High offers a college and career center, several specialized academies and a dual enrollment program with the College of the Desert.Playgrounds, ball courts and public art
The community has no parks, but several are within 2.5 miles of the area. Victoria Park is east of Desert Park Estates and covers eight acres with picnic shelters and volleyball courts. There’s also a soft-surface playground divided into sections for two- to five-year-olds and five- to 12-year-olds. Gateway Park is a pocket green space around two miles from the neighborhood. It has walking paths, bocce ball courts and benches where visitors can enjoy scenic landscapes. Ruth Hardy Park is one of Palm Springs’ largest green spaces. It boasts tennis courts, a playground, large open areas and public art installations. The park is a popular dog walking spot with several sensory gardens and a labyrinth in its Wellness Park. The community also isn’t far from the Palm Springs Art Museum, several golf courses and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a rotating tram car that runs above Chino Canyon for over two miles.A short drive or bike ride from restaurants and retail shops
The neighborhood is almost entirely residential, so there are no restaurants or retail stores within its boundaries. However, plenty of shopping and dining options are just minutes away. El Salvador Cafe lies just below Desert Park Estates. This locally owned eatery is known for its extensive selection of pupusas. Loco Charlie’s Mexican Grill offers customers a salsa bar, freshly made tortillas and a covered patio. Plus, the colorfully decorated interior sports murals of chili peppers, tacos and burritos. Santorini Gyro specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with an assortment of kababs, soups and grilled meats. Nearby, the Sunrise Square Shopping Center is home to an Albertsons grocery store, and North Palm Canyon Drive has a range of antique stores, boutiques and other locally owned businesses.Easy access to the Inland Empire and points beyond
Although Desert Park Estates is car-dependent, there are several ways to get around without a vehicle. Bus stops are found on North Sunrise Way, one of the neighborhood’s major roadways. Sidewalks are sporadic due to the different periods the neighborhood was built in, but residents still stroll along the gridded residential streets thanks to minimal traffic. The estates are near California State Route 111 and the 10 Freeway, which takes people to Los Angeles or Coachella. In fact, most working residents commute less than 15 minutes one-way daily, one of the nation’s shortest travel times. Sunrise Medical Center is just over a mile away, and the neighborhood has some air traffic noise from the Palm Springs International Airport three miles southeast.Spiritual centers in the desert
The Center for Spiritual Living-Palm Springs sits along the neighborhood’s southern border. The non-denominational center focuses on unity and offers classes and spiritual workshops to the community.Wildfire and earthquake risks
Like all of Palm Springs, Desert Park Estates has a chance of wildfires and earthquakes. The city is near several active fault lines, and the windy area makes the threat of wildfires more serious. To lessen the damage from these natural disasters, the city ensures that buildings meet current construction code standards, that debris is removed from around homes and that water reserves are kept above a minimum.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marco Colantonio
Equity Union
(760) 334-7833
42 Total Sales
1 in Desert Park Estates
$765,000 Price
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Carlos Ortega
C 21 Coachella Valley RE
(760) 387-8512
93 Total Sales
1 in Desert Park Estates
$1,050,000 Price
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Adrian Riehle
First Team Real Estate
(657) 377-2589
11 Total Sales
1 in Desert Park Estates
$869,000 Price
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Lucio Bernal
Responds QuicklyThe Agency
(424) 999-0701
79 Total Sales
2 in Desert Park Estates
$880K - $950K Price Range
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Karista Smith
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(760) 824-5301
60 Total Sales
1 in Desert Park Estates
$640,000 Price
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Jeff Litton
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart
(442) 275-8454
153 Total Sales
7 in Desert Park Estates
$495K - $975K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Desert Park Estates | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Desert Park Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Desert Park Estates, Palm Springs sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Desert Park Estates, Palm Springs over the last 12 months is $252,000, down 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Wednesday, Jul 3010am - 12pm
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