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Palm Desert · City Guide

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Palm Desert sits in the middle of the Coachella Valley. It is known for El Paseo, its shopping and dining street, and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.

Where Palm Desert Fits

College of the Desert and a Cal State San Bernardino campus are here. Nearby cities include Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, and Indio. Palm Desert is roughly 95.4 miles from our office in La Mirada (straight-line distance). It’s part of the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County; see our Riverside County real estate guide.

Homes in Palm Desert: What to Expect

Homes in Palm Desert include golf and country-club communities, condos, and single-family homes, many in HOAs with gates, pools, and shared amenities. Many properties are used as second homes, and some are sold furnished. HOA dues, club memberships, and local short-term rental rules all affect value.

Buying in Palm Desert

Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive cross the city, and many homes and condos are in gated golf communities, while others are on older streets near El Paseo. Ask about HOA dues, any club or golf requirements and the age of the pool equipment and cooling system, and compare homes inside and outside the gates. You can browse Palm Desert homes for sale right on this page.

Selling in Palm Desert

Pricing in Palm Desert depends a lot on the community, the HOA and any club rules, so we compare your home with recent sales in the same development. Fairway and mountain views, updated kitchens and outdoor living space tend to stand out, so we make sure those features lead your listing. Request a free Palm Desert home value.

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Compare homes in Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells and La Quinta. Elsewhere in Riverside County, see Hemet and Riverside. See every city in our Riverside County guide.

Palm Desert Real Estate FAQs

Where is Palm Desert, and what is nearby?

Palm Desert is known for El Paseo shopping and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. College of the Desert and a Cal State San Bernardino campus are here.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Palm Desert?

Homes in Palm Desert include golf and country-club communities, condos, and single-family homes, many in HOAs with gates, pools, and shared amenities. Many properties are used as second homes, and some are sold furnished.

Can I sell my Palm Desert home furnished?

Yes, many desert sales include furniture. We’ll list what’s included in writing and help you decide whether furnishings add value for your property.

Talk With Jay About Palm Desert

Ready to talk about Palm Desert? Call Jay at (949) 822-8702.

Jay Romero, Broker, DRE 01343079 | Miamar Realty | Call (949) 822-8702

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