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Warm Sands

Warm Sands

Neighborhood in Palm Springs, California

Riverside County 92264

$838,534 Average Value
$612 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

South-central Palm Springs’ neighborhood near downtown

One mile south of downtown Palm Springs, Warm Sands is close to parks, nature preserves, small resorts and the San Jacinto Mountains. This diverse area is older than Palm Springs by around 20 years and was built in several periods with sections of 1920s Spanish-style dwellings, 1970s ranch-styles and an array of manufactured homes . “Warm Sands is an older neighborhood with Spanish homes and some condos, and it’s in a nook with some commercial districts, too. It’s not just a residential neighborhood. There are tons of fun boutique hotels and exclusive small resorts. Warm Sands is a cute subdivision that becomes a destination for people when they stay in the city,” says Niko Esposito, a Realtor with BD Homes with nearly a decade of experience.

Just nearby Warm Sands, Downtown Palm Springs offers excellent shopping options.
Just nearby Warm Sands, Downtown Palm Springs offers excellent shopping options.
Palm trees lining up the streets in the Warm Sands community of Palm Springs, Ca.
Palm trees lining up the streets in the Warm Sands community of Palm Springs, Ca.
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A variety of housing styles

Warm Sands’ housing was built in a series of waves: the first in the 1920s, the second in the 1950s and the last in the 1970s. This variety of periods gives the area a suburban feel with bungalows, Adobe-style houses, midcentury manufactured houses and ranch-style design mixing along the residential streets. It also allows for a wide range of prices. The neighborhood is divided into a 55+ manufactured home community near the western border and has more contemporary residences to the east. Homes sell for a median price of $950,000 after 51 days. Manufactured housing ranges from $89,000 to $95,000, while 1920s-era dwellings range from $600,000 to $1.5 million. 1970s or later constructions range from $900,000 to $2 million.

Many Mid-Century modern homes in Warm Sands have unique color accents.
Many Mid-Century modern homes in Warm Sands have unique color accents.
This Many Mid-Century modern home in Warm Sands has an teal color accent.
This Many Mid-Century modern home in Warm Sands has an teal color accent.
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Neighborhood cafes and close-by shopping opportunities

The neighborhood is home to NYC-style Townie Bagels. The eatery makes over two dozen bagel flavors each day. Aspen Mills Bakery & Cafe has been baking over 30 varieties of bread for more than 30 years. This family business has a compact lunch menu focusing on fresh ingredients and still-warm bread slices. Nature’s Health Food & Cafe offers vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as an organic market with bulk items and specialty ingredients. Ralphs Grocery Store is just north of Warm Sands, and the neighborhood is also a short distance from the Plaza Del Sol Shopping Center.

Aspen Mills Bread Cafe has plenty of great bread and treats to satisfy your cravings.
Aspen Mills Bread Cafe has plenty of great bread and treats to satisfy your cravings.
You'll find antique shops with unique items, heres one with some classic signage.
You'll find antique shops with unique items, heres one with some classic signage.
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Nearby green spaces with athletic fields and hiking trails

Sunrise Park covers 38 acres just northeast of Warm Sands. The space has children’s play equipment, including water-squirting turtles. There are also basketball courts, a baseball field, a swim center and a skate park. Baristo Park is a pocket green space occupying two acres north of the neighborhood. It has a tot-lot for younger children and play structures for older kids. Prescott Preserve is immediately east of Warm Sands. It was a golf course community until 2022 when the Oswit Land Trust acquired more than 5,000 acres to restore as a nature reserve. The park has miles of multi-use and nature trails and nearly 200 species of birds. The nearby San Jacinto Mountains also offer a variety of trails for biking, horseback riding and hiking.

Hike the trails of Tahquitz Canyon right next to the Warm Sands community in Palm Springs, Ca.
Hike the trails of Tahquitz Canyon right next to the Warm Sands community in Palm Springs, Ca.
Visitors checking out the Tahquitz Canyon Visitors Center, just outside of the Warm Sands area.
Visitors checking out the Tahquitz Canyon Visitors Center, just outside of the Warm Sands area.
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Highly rated schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District

Students could attend Niche B-rated Cahuilla Elementary from kindergarten to fifth grade before moving on to B-rated Raymond Cree Middle from sixth through eighth grade. They graduate from A-minus Palm Springs High, which has specialized business and sports medicine academies and a dual enrollment program with the College of the Desert.

Cahuilla Elementary welcomes students in Palm Springs, CA.
Cahuilla Elementary welcomes students in Palm Springs, CA.
The courses at Raymond Cree Middle School encourages critical thinking and creativity.
The courses at Raymond Cree Middle School encourages critical thinking and creativity.
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Nearby freeways and public transportation

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable as sidewalks can be sporadic, and bike lanes are also scarce away from East Sunny Dunes Road. However, public transportation is easy to find as bus stops dot the area’s bordering roads. The subdivision is near Interstate 10 and California State Route 111, which carry people to Coachella or Los Angeles. “Warm Sands is centrally located and is right on the dividing line of Central and South Palm Springs. People can get anywhere in the city quickly, and it’s close to all your needs,” says Esposito. The neighborhood is 1.3 miles north of the Eisenhower Brimble and Jones Health Center-Palm Springs and 2.5 miles from the Palm Springs International Airport.

Most streets in and near the Warm Sands area offer pedestrian cross walks for your safety.
Most streets in and near the Warm Sands area offer pedestrian cross walks for your safety.
A lot of residents of Warm Sands use an e-scooter or e-bike to get around the area.
A lot of residents of Warm Sands use an e-scooter or e-bike to get around the area.
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Natural disaster risks

Warm Sands has wildfire, earthquake and flooding risks. The city protects against the loss of life and property by ensuring that buildings meet current construction standards, that water reserves are kept above their minimum levels and that the Baristo Flood Control Channel is kept in good condition.

Crime

The neighborhood’s CAP Index score is 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Most crime here involves property theft and burglary.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Palm Springs International

9 min drive

Bus

Ramon & Sunrise Way

Bus

Ramon & Grenfall

Bus

S Palm Canyon & Sunny Dunes

Bus

Palm Canyon & Camino Parocela

Bus

Ramon & Calle Palo Fierro

Bus

Ramon & Camino Real

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Warm Sands US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 9 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$786,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,220,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$445,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$612
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$949,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
303
Median Year Built
1980
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,568
Below the national average
1,937
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,111
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
684
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 4
    1 - 3pm

    1420 E Sunny Dunes Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264

    $1,850,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,154 Sq Ft
    • 1420 E Sunny Dunes Rd

    Designed by renowned architect James Cioffi and built in 2014, this Palm Springs architectural gem pays homage to the celebrated classic mid-century Alexander Homes. Conveniently located near downtown Palm Springs on fee land and situated on a 10,000sf+ generous corner lot, the residence consists of 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with 2,154sqft of open-concept living. Expansive light-filled great

    Susan L Andrews Compass

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  • Saturday, May 3
    1 - 3pm

    686 Dunes Ct, Palm Springs, CA 92264

    $1,075,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,530 Sq Ft
    • 686 Dunes Ct

    EXCEPTIONAL opportunity to own and enjoy a modernist delight in an ultra-private setting at South Palm Springs! Tucked away, yet perfectly positioned, Dunes Court is a collection of 12 detached homes in the POST-MODERN tradition. Openness, deep overhangs, expanses of glass, and San Jacinto Mountain VIEWS work their magic while a mix of indoor-outdoor conversation areas frame the refreshing

    Brady Sandahl Keller Williams Luxury Homes

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,631
Median Age
57
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
8.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$51,415
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,918

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.6%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
% Population in Labor Force
55.3%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
4''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
108°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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