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University Park - Alara

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36233 Karsten St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
University Neighborhood
Total Views 18,355
3 - 5 Beds
2.5 - 4.5 Baths
1,896+ Sq Ft
$639K - $779K Price Range

Available Homes

Move-In Ready
Plans

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Park

About University Park - Alara

Alara at University Park by Toll Brothers offers new homes in Palm Desert, CA, boasting exceptional architecture, 3 5 bedrooms, 2.5 4.5 bathrooms, second-floor lofts, and bonus rooms in select home designs. The inspiring Spanish contemporary, transitional, and contemporary home exteriors perfectly complement the open-concept home designs and Palm Desert setting. Just beyond your door is The Grove, an exclusive community amenity center featuring a clubhouse, a kiddie pool, a lap pool, a resort-style pool, spas, fire pits, an event lawn and stage, pickleball courts, and a shaded play area. The highly sought-after desert climate provides year-round recreational opportunities for hiking, biking, and golfing. Residents enjoy the San Jacinto Mountains, local PGA golf courses, high-end shopping, as well as proximity to Downtown Palms Springs and the Palm Springs International Airport, making this the ideal location to call home. Home price does not include any home site premium.

Builder

Toll Brothers, Inc.

Builder Incentives

  • Take advantage of limited-time incentives on select homes during Toll Brothers Holiday Savings Event, 11/8-11/30/25.* Choose from a wide selection of move-in ready homes, homes nearing completion, or home designs ready to be built for you.

Sales Office

Hours
Monday - Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Appointment Only
Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sales Team
Mike Lucewicz
Office Address
This address is an offsite sales center
36233 Karsten St
Palm Desert, CA 92211

Move-In Ready

New construction homes available for immediate or near-term move in.

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$649,000
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,004 Sq Ft
36342 Warren Dr
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$639,000
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,004 Sq Ft
36209 Hewitt Dr
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$679,000
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,335 Sq Ft
36357 Warren Dr
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Updated Nov 23, 2025

Plans

Choose your lot from one of these available plans.

Activity

Favorites

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Standard Home Details

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Story
  • Dining Room

Parking

  • 2 Garage Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Additional Features

  • Single Family Detached Home

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bocce Ball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Event Lawn

Map

Transit

Airport

Palm Springs International

19 min drive

Area Factors

Low Crime

Crime Score®

3 / 10

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

13 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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Environmental Factors

Calm

Sound Score®®

99 / 100
Source: First Street, How Loud
Sources: First Street, How Loud

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Environmental risk data is provided by First Street Foundation® and is designed to approximate risk and not intended to include all possible scenarios.

Schools

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Disclaimer: Please note that this community may not be in these schools' attendance zones.

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About the Builder

Toll Brothers, Inc.
Toll Brothers founders Bob and Bruce Toll started this award-winning Fortune 500 company in 1967. Embracing an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service, Toll Brothers currently builds in 24 states nationwide and is a publicly owned company with its common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TOL). Throughout Toll Brothers history, the company has been proud to receive recognition as a leader in home building. In 2025, Toll Brothers marked 10+ years in a row being named to the Fortune World's Most Admired CompaniesTM list** and the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine.
Learn More About Toll Brothers, Inc.
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Builder
Toll Brothers, Inc.
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