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A desert gem fit for a king
Hidden away from the bustle of Palm Springs, Chino Canyon is an elegant neighborhood offering luxury estates on the hillside. “It’s tucked away against the mountain, and if it’s in the elevated area, it’s got gorgeous views,” says Sandra Quinn, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Service California Properties who has sold multiple homes in Chino Canyon. “It’s a hidden treasure because a lot of people don’t hear about it. It’s a nice little area, and it’s hidden against the mountain.” The fact that this neighborhood has remained a hidden gem can be surprising, given its former A-list residents. Notable stars like Frederick Loewe, Ernst Krenek and even Elvis Presley have called this neighborhood home, settling down in the shadow of Mt. San Jacinto and enjoying the desert lifestyle. With tall palm trees all around and luxury estates lining the streets, Chino Canyon is a sought-after Palm Springs neighborhood for those who know where to look.
Chino Canyon sits at the base of Mt. San Jacinto in Palm Springs.
Modern home sits on a lot with many palm trees in Chino Canyon.
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Luxury desert homes on the hillside
Chino Canyon allows buyers to browse a wide variety of housing styles. “It’s a super mixed bag everywhere in Palm Springs, including there. It’ll be like one huge modern house that somebody’s built and then old Spanish-style and Mediterranean homes next door,” Quinn says. Many of the homes in the neighborhood are Spanish-style buildings with stucco siding and red tile roofs, which are popular for the coolness they provide during hot summers. There are plenty of modern contemporary homes with lots of windows, metal accents and flat roofs. Most houses in the neighborhood have shrubs or fences along the front yard, adding privacy from the streets. Backyard swimming pools and tennis courts are common, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities from the comfort of their own homes. A three-bedroom house in Chino Canyon can cost between $1 million and $1.5 million. Four-bedroom homes typically cost between $1.5 million and $2.5 million. Some houses towards the bottom of the hillside are less expensive, often around $800,000. Due to the neighborhood's location on the edge of the mountains, Chino Canyon has a higher fire risk than much of Palm Springs., which Risk Factor calculates at somewhere between 0.2% and 0.5%.
A view of luxurious homes found in the Chino Canyon neighborhood.
Beautifully designed desert landscaping seen in front of a home in Chino Canyon.
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Exploring the California countryside from Chino Canyon
While there are no parks within Chino Canyon, residents are just a short drive from Victoria Park, which has several recreational facilities. Residents can visit this green space for some time on the playground, a picnic with friends and family or a volleyball game. Hiking enthusiasts can access the North Lykken Trail in the neighborhood on West Cielo Drive. This trail traverses through the desert landscape, taking hikers to viewpoints west of the city and connecting to the Museum Trail behind the Palm Springs Art Museum. Just 4.5 miles from the neighborhood is the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the largest rotating tramway in the world. Riders travel 2.5 miles up the mountains in a rotating car that offers panoramic views of the valley floor below. Once at the top, visitors can dine at one of the two restaurants, browse the natural history museum or trek along 50 miles of hiking trails.
A quick drive to popular dining destinations
With Chino Canyon being a primarily residential neighborhood, there are few restaurants or shops in the community. However, residents are close to some of the most popular dining options in the city, just down the street on North Palm Canyon Drive. Billy Reed’s is an old-fashioned American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a wood-paneled dining room with red velvet seating. Locals can enjoy a cocktail and elevated American fare at 1501 Uptown Gastropub, known for its short ribs. Further down the street in Downtown Palm Springs, residents can shop at local stores and boutiques that sell clothes, shoes, and home goods. Groceries are available at Albertsons on Sunrise Way, about 2 miles east of the neighborhood. There is also a Stater Bros. on East Vista Chino, also about 2 miles from the community.
Preparing Palm Springs students for college and career
Students in Chino Canyon will likely attend Katherine Finchy Elementary School, rated a B-plus by Niche; Raymond Cree Middle School, rated a B; and Palm Springs High School, rated an A-minus. The high school serves approximately 1,600 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. Students can prepare for careers in the Palm Springs Academy for Learning Medicine and the business academy. The school also offers job-shadowing opportunities, allowing students to experience hands-on learning in fields ranging from hotel management to the arts.
A main thoroughfare on the edge of the neighborhood
With North Palm Canyon Drive nearby, residents can easily drive into Downtown Palm Springs, about 2.5 miles south of the neighborhood. Palm Springs International Airport is about 5 miles east along Racquet Club Road and Farrell Drive, a drive that takes roughly 10 minutes. For those who prefer to use public transit, Route 4 of the SunLine Transit Agency has stops in the neighborhood. The route takes riders throughout Palm Springs and west to Palm Desert.
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On average, homes in Chino Canyon, Palm Springs sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Chino Canyon, Palm Springs over the last 12 months is $1,170,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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