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Year-round vacation living in Melody Ranch
Bordering California State Route 111 and just south of Palm Springs International Airport, Melody Ranch is a neighborhood on the south side of Palm Springs. Melody Ranch is named after a former hotel owned by Gene Autry. Today, the neighborhood includes the five-star hotel Parker Palm Springs and three other HOA communities. “This is for people who like the resort lifestyle,” says Peter Lavin, who is a real estate professional at Links Real Estate with 23 years of experience. Homeowners here enjoy abundant recreation opportunities, as well as access to lively cultural events and premier shopping destinations. “Many young people are moving here, and Palm Springs is more suited for the cosmopolitan crowd,” Lavin says.
Single-family condominiums in private communities
Melody Ranch is comprised of four communities, including the five-star hotel Parker Palm Springs, which was formerly California’s first Holiday Inn. The gated Seven Lakes Golf & Country Club features 1960s and 1970s midcentury modern homes centered around an 18-hole golf course, with pools and recreation venues scattered throughout. “It’s a wonderful country club community with single-family condos,” Lavin says. “But the HOA is very, very high, which can be prohibitive for some homeowners.” The Oasis Resort has Spanish-style condominiums, while Canyon Sands has residences spread across 33-acres of land. Both associations also have amenities such as swimming pools and tennis or pickleball courts. Homes in Seven Lakes usually start at around $550,000, and those with panoramic views of the golf course or recently remodeled units can top at $1.6 million. Residences in other communities are typically between $350,000 and $550,000. Homeowners may be cautioned that extreme heat in the area can cause property damage, such as foundation cracks or premature material aging. Meticulous maintenance may be needed, and home insurance is advised.
Spanish Revival homes bring a touch of history, architectural beauty, and a unique style to the Melody Ranch.
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Recreational venues and public parks in Palm Springs
Open to both private members and the public, the 18-hole course at Seven Lakes is a big draw to golf enthusiasts. Sitting north of the community, the 61-acre Demuth Park features baseball diamonds, soccer fields, 12 pickleball courts, and tons of green space for walks. Also home to the park, the Demuth Park Community Center has a gym, a basketball court and recreational classes such as dance and yoga. Across the street is The Palm Springs Surf Club, featuring a waterpark and a surfing pool. “The surf club with the man-manmade surf pool is the newest addition to the area’s recreational scene,” Lavin says. “It’s a huge investment, but it’s really cool, and people spend a lot of time there in the summer.” The Araby Trailhead is located on the neighborhood’s southwest corner, and the 3-mile-long hiking trail offers spectacular views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains.
Challenge your friends to a game of pickleball at Demuth Park.
Residents of Melody Ranch can practice their drive at the nearby Cimarron Golf Resort.
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Retailers along Palm Canyon Drive
Bordered by Palm Canyon Drive, the area’s shops and restaurants are along this main thoroughfare. A couple of streets west, Smoke Tree Commons and Smoke Tree Village are two large shopping plazas, featuring big-box stores such as Michaels and T.J.Maxx, supermarkets and popular eateries. Grocery options include Vons, Ralphs and Jensen's Finest Foods. Sette Food + Drink, the restaurant at Seven Lakes, offers classic American fare. located inside the Parker Palm Springs Hotel, Norma’s serves brunch and comfort eats, while Mister Parker’s is a modern restaurant with New American and French fare. Target and Trader Joe’s are just east of the area. Shoppers can also head about 5 miles west to Downtown Palm Springs, which is dotted with fashionable boutiques, art galleries and established restaurants such as Farm, a farm-to-table eatery with a trendy setting.
Target provides a one-stop shopping experience for Melody Ranch residents.
Canyon Plaza offers convenient local shopping and a variety of retail options near the Melody Ranch.
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Signature events in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley draw crowds
The city is renowned for its myriad iconic cultural events that draw spectators from all over the world. Known for having a big LGBTQ community, Palm Springs celebrates its pride spirit with the festival Palm Springs Pride, featuring a big parade and inclusivity parties. The Palm Springs International Film Festival attracts many film enthusiasts with premier screenings and talks with filmmakers and industry professionals. VillageFest is a weekly street festival in downtown featuring food and craft booths with local vendors. Coachella, one of the most anticipated music festivals in the world, takes place in Indio, Coachella Valley, which is about 20 miles east of Palm Springs.
VillageFest in Palm Springs transforms downtown into a bustling open-air market every Thursday.
A day of music, food, art, and community at the Palm Springs Black History Month Town Fair.
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Palm Springs Unified School District has a high-mark high school
Students may attend Cahuilla Elementary School, which rates a B-minus from Niche. Raymond Cree Middle School has a B while offers a dual-language curriculum. Palm Springs High School has an A-minus and offers learning pathways in film, theater, music and medicine. The K-8 Cielo Vista Charter School is just north of the neighborhood, and the K-12 Desert Chapel Christian School is also near the area. Each school rates a B and an A-minus, respectively.
Cahuilla Elementary welcomes students in Palm Springs, CA.
Palm Springs High School scores an A minus on Niche.
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Navigating to San Bernardino and Los Angeles
The area is bordered by California State Route 111 and Palm Canyon Drive, a major thoroughfare. Residents can take Interstate 10, about 6 miles east, to access San Bernardino and Los Angeles, which are about 60 and 113 miles west, respectively. Palm Springs International Airport is a mere 3 miles away, servicing approximately 13 airlines and offering about 30 nonstop flights to cities around the world. Although not often utilized by locals, public bus services are provided by SunLine Transit Agency. In addition, there is a rail station at Palm Springs Amtrak Station for connection to San Bernardino. Desert Regional Medical Center is less than 6 miles west, offering emergency and critical care.
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Melody Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Melody Ranch, Palm Springs sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Melody Ranch, Palm Springs over the last 12 months is $610,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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