Planted 10 miles from the glitz and glamor of Palm Springs, the resort city of Rancho Mirage is a land of country clubs and condos, where the dusty Sonoran Desert gives way to a golfer’s paradise of green. Winter is peak season in California’s Coachella Valley, as the blistering desert sun takes its own vacation. In these slightly cooler months, two nearby airports make Rancho Mirage an easy flyway for snowbirds flocking to their second—or third—home.
Tee off and catch up with friends on the greens of Rancho Mirage.
Experience unparalleled luxury in this exquisite Rancho Mirage manor.
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Decadence in the Coachella Valley
In the shadow of the Santa Rosa Mountains, magnificent midcentury mansions go for upwards of $6 million, while more modest Spanish Revivals start at $600,000. Privacy is prized, and the numerous gated communities include all sorts of clubbing—golf clubs, racquet clubs, tennis clubs, even a yacht club. Many homes sit right on the fairway, making tee time an easy appointment to keep. Away from the greens, several mobile-home communities offer colorful, cost-friendlier options, starting at $60,000. “But they’re not like Tornado Alley mobile homes,” says Marc Lange, a broker associate at Equity Union who has sold homes in the valley for nearly 20 years. “There’s no good side of the tracks or bad side of the tracks. Everyone lives in harmony; it’s just different ways of living.”
Discover the pinnacle of opulence in this majestic Rancho Mirage mansion.
The homes in the Thunderbird neighborhood of Rancho Mirage are similar to other desert homes.
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How Green Is This Valley
A few small parks, such as Rancho Mirage Community Park and Bloch Cancer Survivors Park, dot the desert landscape, and the vastness of Joshua Tree National Park is only 40 miles away. But Rancho Mirage’s greatest greens can be found on its world-class golf courses. Legendary courses include Tamarisk, the “potentially diabolical, yet indescribably playable” Pete Dye Resort Course at the Westin, and Thunderbird, the first golf course in the Coachella Valley. Many courses are connected to private clubs; increasingly, however, the private clubs also offer less-expensive social memberships that don’t include golf. Those who can’t win on the green might try to win some green at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. And the world-renowned Betty Ford Center, founded in Rancho Mirage, offers a round of recovery for those who need a breather.
Expansive grass fields at Rancho Mirage Community Park are perfect for a soccer match.
Sunny skies, lush greens, and your dream home in Mission Hills!
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Fun in the Sun and Shade
To escape the heat, Rancho Mirage residents often venture to the River, a confluence of shopping and dining options as well as local events and expos. Increasingly, the Coachella Valley and its nine cities are known for mega music festivals, including Stagecoach, Power Trip and the eponymous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Rancho Mirage is close—but not too close—to the party. “Living here,” Lange says, “it feels like every weekend there’s something going on for young, old and everyone in between.”
Welcome to the poolside of pleasure, where food and fun coexist at Water's Edge Bar & Grill.
Unwind with riverside views and shopping delights at The River mall.
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School’s Out
The days of homework and homeroom are but a distant memory for most Rancho Mirage residents. Still, the city boasts both a public elementary school and a public high school, rated B and B-plus by Niche, as well as Palm Valley School, a private school sporting a rare A-plus rating.
Rancho Mirage Elementary School is a highly rated school in Rancho Mirage.
Rancho Mirage High School looks out to the beautiful desert horizon.
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Rat Pack, Meet Mouse House
In years past, Rancho Mirage was known as the “playground of presidents,” and it wasn’t uncommon to see Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope sipping martinis and chipping birdies. Today, with the glitzy days mostly behind it, Rancho Mirage is making plans to replace the Rat Pack with the Mouse House: The city will soon host the world’s first Storyliving by Disney community, a master-planned development devised by Disney Imagineers. The mixture of single-family homes and condos will include 55+ communities for the young at heart.
Walk in the footsteps of legends along Frank Sinatra Road in Rancho Mirage.
Explore affordable living in Rancho Mirage Mobile Home Community.
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On average, homes in Rancho Mirage, CA sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Mirage, CA over the last 12 months is $870,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spectacular SOUTH-facing home in the desirable La Terraza community offers unobstructed MOUNTAIN VIEWS from the private backyard, kitchen, family room, and primary bedroom. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property features a spacious kitchen with a new island countertop, painted cabinets, and high-end appliances that open to the family room for your entertainment. The main suite also showcases
Extraordinary Entertainer's Retreat with Custom Spa & Expansive Outdoor Living with OWNED SOLAR. Welcome to this highly upgraded Phase 2, Plan 1 Getaway with Tuscan facade, perfectly situated on a premium oversized homesite in the prestigious 55+ community of Del Webb Rancho Mirage. Beautifully designed inside and out, this exceptional residence combines sophisticated finishes with an
Immaculate Getaway on Premium Lot with Expanded Outdoor Living | Set on a large premium lot, this beautifully maintained Phase 2, Plan 1 Getaway with Spanish facade offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and effortless desert living - complete with owned solar and an expansive covered patio designed for year-round enjoyment. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence presents a fresh, move-in ready
This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium is truly move-in ready. Recent improvements include an upgraded HVAC system, newer energy-efficient windows throughout, stylishly remodeled bathrooms, and a modern kitchen featuring granite counter tops and updated cabinetry. The list of upgrades goes on. Enjoy the added benefit of land ownership with no land lease, and convenient two-car
With just 200 units spread over 35 acres, Mountain View Villas is known for its expansive greenbelts and lush desert serenity. The community is located in Rancho Mirage and is central to all of the fabulous enjoyment and entertainment the Coachella Valley has to offer. This unit is mostly original, but it has been well cared for and is move-in-ready for someone who wants to do updates while they
3 bedroom suites plus powder room in hall. You will have a modern open concept floor plan. Pool & spa. Ownership at Morningside offers access to an optional membership experience within a private equity club. Morningside is a private, guard-gated community of 363 homes boasting a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Residents enjoy manicured grounds, 7 community pools and spas plus dog park.*
Back on the market no fault of property. Buyer was unable to perform. Seller is looking for new buyer...This magnificent and expansive residence presents an exquisite lifestyle, boasting four opulent bedrooms and five luxurious baths. Beyond the grand entrance, you'll discover a family room and an elegant formal living room, an inviting eat-in kitchen alongside a stately formal dining room. The
Stunning ridge line home with fabulous valley views in one of the Deserts hidden gems, Villas of Mirada, in Rancho Mirage. You are in the heart of the desert with easy access to all of the amazing venues here.Features an open floor plan and outdoor living space that flows seamlessly together, creating the perfect desert lifestyle.A kitchen for the serious cook features Wolf, SubZero and Thermador
Rarely available in today's market, Monterey Sands allows short-term rentals with just a 2-night minimum, and unlike many desert condo communities, you own the land. That combination of fee simple ownership and exceptional rental flexibility makes this an outstanding opportunity for investment, seasonal use, or full-time desert living in the heart of Palm Desert.Discover this beautifully upgraded
Gorgeous redone home in the quietest location at the back of a lush, gated Spanish complex filled with greenbelts. All 3 bedrooms are en-suite and each open to outdoor space. Large Formal double-door entry. Livingroom with high Vaulted ceilings, elegant dramatic tiled Fireplace, tiled wet Bar, and glass doors leading out to multiple Patios with views of the Mountains and greenery. Dining area
Price adjustment! Step into this exquisite estate home with dramatic double-door entry & etched custom glass windows. With approximately 5,759 sq ft on an approximately 26,136 sq ft lot, this stunning home offers 5 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath. There's also a 1⁄2 powder room for guests, and two fireplaces. At the heart of the home, an outstanding kitchen with a center island invites
25 Pinot Noir, Rancho Mirage | Del Webb 55+Southwest-facing mountain views -- the kind you take in over morning coffee, or with a glass of wine while you soak in the spa as the sun drops behind the ridgeline...An oversized lot with real space around you, not the squeezed-in feeling of most homes in here...The Getaway floor plan with a builder upgrade you'll feel the moment you walk in -- roughly
There's a moment when you step through the front door and something shifts -- the noise of the world falls away and you exhale. That's the feeling 118 Shoreline Drive delivers, day one and every day after.Tucked inside the coveted gated community of Mission Shores, this beautifully maintained 1,541 sq ft single-story home offers the effortless desert lifestyle Rancho Mirage is known for --
Experience the quintessential desert lifestyle in this highly sought-after Barcelona floor plan at Sunrise Country Club, one of Rancho Mirage's most welcoming guard-gated private country club communities. Perfectly positioned with a desirable northeast orientation, this beautifully maintained end-unit residence enjoys panoramic views of the lush 3rd fairway and surrounding mountain
Welcome to 223 Kavenish Drive - Luxury Desert Living at Rancho Mirage Country Club. Experience the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and resort-style living in this beautifully updated home, ideally situated on the fairway within the prestigious 24-hour guard-gated Rancho Mirage Country Club. Offering breathtaking golf course, pool, and mountain views, this exceptional residence captures the
Furnished annual lease. Fabulous 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath condominium in the gated community of Mission Hills Country Club. Very private with outstanding lake and mountain views, also a wrap around brick patio with gas BBQ. Gated front courtyard. This beautifully, totally remodeled unit is one level and features vaulted open beamed ceilings, great room with fireplace, dry bar with wine cooler.
Welcome to 21 Don Quixote, a beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath seasonal rental located inside the highly sought-after Rancho Las Palmas Country Club in Rancho Mirage. This inviting desert retreat offers comfortable resort-style living with a spacious layout, attached 2-car garage, and both front and back patios perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the beautiful surrounding
Available for annual lease. Furnished 4,000sft home is located in the highly desirable Clancy Lane area. Chef inspired kitchen. Open floor plan. Palm Desert Charter school district. Main house has 2 bedroom suites and 3 bathrooms. The separate guest house offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Just over an acre lot fully walled with remote controlled entry gate. Three car garage. Ample parking.
Welcome to 426 Forest Hills Drive in Rancho Mirage, a truly special home located inside the prestigious Mission Hills Country Club. This is one of those properties that must be seen in person to fully appreciate — the photos simply do not capture the incredible layout, high-end upgrades, and overall feel of the home. Thoughtfully designed and impeccably finished, this beautifully updated
( *Booked July 2026* ) Seasonal rental: Beautiful home with private pool & spa in gated community in Rancho Mirage, California. 3-bedroom 3-bathroom. Hand laid tile counters in island kitchen. All tile flooring, no carpet. Attached 3-bay garage. Convenient location near shopping, dining, golf, Eisenhower medical facilities and minutes from everything the desert area has to offer. HOA fees,
Property Id: 1929411 Welcome to your private desert retreat in the gated Tuscany community of Rancho Mirage. This furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,843 sq ft of comfortable living with stunning mountain views. The great room features a cozy fireplace and flat-screen TV—ideal for movie nights or relaxing with loved ones. The open kitchen includes granite countertops, double ovens,
Furnished annual lease with expansive southern mountain views from back patio on the 8th green. 3 ensuites plus powder room. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Fireplace and wet bar in the great room. Energy efficient rooftop solar and also dual paned windows. Direct access garage with separate laundry room. 24-hour manned gate. Sunrise CC conveniently located in the heart of Rancho Mirage minutes
Welcome to 68 El Toro Drive, a beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath seasonal rental located within the prestigious Rancho Las Palmas Country Club in Rancho Mirage. This charming desert getaway offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and resort-style living, complete with an attached 2-car garage and inviting outdoor spaces to enjoy the stunning desert surroundings.Inside, the
(*Booked Nov 2026- April 2027*) One level 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom located in the highly desirable Tamarisk area in Rancho Mirage, California. This is like having your own private pool & spa on a mini estate because there are only 7 homes in this luxury home enclave. 2 beautiful blue tennis courts. Great room has soaring 16ft ceilings and a wall of glass which boasts breathtaking panoramic views.
Welcome to this beautifully updated and fully furnished 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home located in the highly desirable city of Rancho Mirage. Nestled within a private gated community, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and privacy.Step inside to a thoughtfully updated interior featuring a modern kitchen with sleek cabinetry, upgraded countertops, and stainless steel
Built in 1963 this gorgeous William Cody house has been completely restored to it's original glory. Located in prestigious Thunderbird Country Club, it boasts full mountain views across Hole 13. 3 bedroom + convertible TV room, 4 bathroom, pool and luxurious sunken seating area with firepit. 3300 sq ft of the best materials and interiors designed by Darren Brown, landscape by Studio John Sharp.
Welcome to 108 Clearwater Way in Rancho Mirage—an exceptional 4-bedroom, 3-bath rental home located within the gated community of Key Largo Estates.This spacious residence offers a comfortable and functional layout, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The interior features generous living areas filled with natural light, a well-appointed kitchen with ample cabinetry, and nicely
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