38251 Desert Greens Dr E · Palm Desert, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 114°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 19 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 4/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 5 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 7 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +28.4/30.0
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +9.2/10.0
- Schools +3.8/10.0
- Rent growth +2.9/5.0
- Livability +2.6/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$240,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Beautiful Corner Lot - Great Floor Plan Extra Large Family Room with Walk Behind Wet Bar. Extra Large Master Bedroom don't miss the HUGHE Walk In Closets. BIG Service Porch with Washer & Dryer plus deep sink, Desk and Office Space with lots of cupboards and Storage. Low Association Fees of $251.00 a mo. includws FREE Golf, Cable TV, Trash Pick up There is an 18 Hole Execuative Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Club House, Exercise Room, Bocci Ball Courts, Indoor Shuffelboard Courts, Three Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Sauna, and so much more. Home is furnished as seen included in Purchase Price SUCH A BUY at $76.61 Sq Ft. Home on the TAGS for possible Tax Savings
Key facts
- 4,792 sq ft lot
- Garage
- Community pool
Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Fee simple ownership; CC&Rs and homeowner association disclosures applicable; Senior community
- HOA & community: Monthly HOA fee of $400; HOA covers building & grounds, security, cable TV, clubhouse; Association amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, tennis & paddle tennis courts, bocce ball court, recreation & meeting rooms, card room, banquet facilities, guest parking, management and grounds maintenance, pet rules
Exterior
- Parking: Attached carport; 2 carport spaces; 2 total parking spaces
- Security: 24-hour security; Controlled access
- Utilities: Sewer connected and paid; PUD (planned unit development)
- Home design: Detached property; One-story (ground level)
- Construction: Year built (assessor source)
- Exterior features: Community pool (in-ground); Community spa/hot tub (in-ground); Street lights; Mountain views; Gated community; 24-hour security; Dog park; Trailer storage available; Pickleball courts; Golf course within development
Interior
- Kitchen: Refrigerator; Microwave; Dishwasher
- Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
- Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
- Heating & cooling: Central heating; Forced air heating; Central air conditioning; Ceiling fans
- Interior features: Unfurnished; Bar, Living Room, Dining Area
- Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $240k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $780 ($9k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $240k).
- Cap rate 10.2% vs local median 3.5% in Palm Desert — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 51/100 on livability (#1,050 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: schools A-, employment B+, housing B; Watch: crime D, amenities F, commute F.
- Desert Sands Unified (suburban): math 31% / reading 56% proficiency, ranked #199 of 517 in CA (top 38%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.6%/yr); 545 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 55% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $3,419/mo this rent would consume 59% of the median local household income ($70k/yr) (locally 1734% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Riverside County population projected at +22% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 1.6% rent growth), your $67k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- Only 8 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
- 5 sale attempts since 13y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- Built in 1979 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.42% ✓
- Cap rate
- 10.19%
- Cash-on-cash
- 13.93%
- DSCR
- 1.62
- GRM
- 5.8
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $327,500
- List price
- $240,000
- Delta
- -26.72%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38251 Desert Greens Dr E | 0.00mi | 2/2.0 | 1,780 (0%) | 1mo | $253,000 | $142 | 99 |
| 38785 Bautista Canyon Way | 0.29mi | 2/2.0 | 1,760 (-1%) | 2mo | $330,000 | $188 | 83 |
| 73330 Desert Greens Dr N | 0.39mi | 2/2.0 | 1,740 (-2%) | 1mo | $229,080 | $132 | 77 |
| 73297 Highland Springs Dr #2 | 0.47mi | 2/2.0 | 1,800 (+1%) | 0mo | $275,000 | $153 | 76 |
| 38235 Poppet Canyon Dr | 0.39mi | 2/2.0 | 1,680 (-6%) | 0mo | $355,000 | $211 | 72 |
| 73701 Half Way Dr | 0.33mi | 2/2.5 | 1,890 (+6%) | 2mo | $400,000 | $212 | 71 |
| 73726 Desert Greens Dr N | 0.10mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 2,004 (+13%) | 1mo | $460,000 | $230 | 68 |
| 73450 Country Club Dr Unit Sp. 91 | 0.72mi | 2/2.0 | 1,788 (+0%) | 0mo | $255,000 | $143 | 66 |
| 38668 Fawn Springs Dr | 0.33mi | 3/2.5 (+1) | 1,600 (-10%) | 0mo | $410,000 | $256 | 60 |
| 73045 Buck Springs Dr | 0.69mi | 2/2.0 | 1,680 (-6%) | 2mo | $468,000 | $279 | 57 |
| 39759 Manzanita Dr | 0.55mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,940 (+9%) | 1mo | $449,900 | $232 | 53 |
| 73450 Country Club Dr #87 | 0.72mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,636 (-8%) | 1mo | $222,500 | $136 | 47 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 1.6% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 2.5%
- Equity multiple
- 1.09×
- Total profit
- $6,264
- Equity at exit
- $35,785
- IRR
- 10.5%
- Equity multiple
- 1.76×
- Total profit
- $51,354
- Equity at exit
- $20,751
Cash invested: $67,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
- State California
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 92260
- Rents YoY
- 1.6%
- Active inventory
- 545
- Price-to-rent
- 5.8×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $3,419 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,259
- Tax from tax record
- −$163 /mo · $1,951/yr
- Insurance
- −$100
- HOA
- −$400
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$718
- Net cashflow
- $780
Break-even live
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $60,000
- Closing costs
- $7,200
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73639 Cabazon Peak Dr Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1717 | $2,400 | $1.40 | 43d | 1 | 0.27mi |
| 37772 Hollister Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1271 | $3,200 | $2.52 | 43d | 1 | 0.28mi |
| 38250 Azalea Dr Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1806 | $5,500 | $3.05 | 43d | 1 | 0.28mi |
| 37677 Emerson Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1896 | $3,600 | $1.90 | 43d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 38520 Poppet Canyon Dr Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1392 | $3,700 | $2.66 | 43d | 1 | 0.38mi |
| 1701 Retreat Cir Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2034 | $5,300 | $2.61 | 43d | 1 | 0.40mi |
| 302 Retreat Cir Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2184 | $6,000 | $2.75 | 43d | 1 | 0.48mi |
| 73843 Line Canyon Ln Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1570 | $2,100 | $1.34 | 11d | 1 | 0.49mi |
| 502 Retreat Cir Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2188 | $5,200 | $2.38 | 43d | 1 | 0.52mi |
| 73075 Buck Springs Dr Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1440 | $1,950 | $1.35 | 43d | 1 | 0.70mi |
| 73450 Country Club Dr #120 Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1856 | $2,995 | $1.61 | 11d | 1 | 0.74mi |
| 73774 Mojave Desert Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2235 | $4,950 | $2.21 | 43d | 1 | 0.74mi |
| 73759 Julie Ln Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1366 | $3,249 | $2.38 | 43d | 1 | 0.80mi |
| 4162 Via Mattina Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1867 | $2,950 | $1.58 | 12d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 4155 Via Mattina Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2278 | $3,200 | $1.40 | 43d | 1 | 0.88mi |
| 4155 Via Mattina Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2278 | $3,200 | $1.40 | 5d | 1 | 0.88mi |
| 4155 Via Mattina Unit 4155 Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2278 | $3,500 | $1.54 | 43d | 1 | 0.88mi |
| 3253 Via Giorna Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1961 | $4,500 | $2.29 | 24d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 73983 Munn Cir Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2064 | $3,400 | $1.65 | 43d | 1 | 0.90mi |
| 2701 Via Calderia Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1559 | $2,850 | $1.83 | 24d | 1 | 0.95mi |
| 248 Strada Fortuna Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1400 | $2,500 | $1.79 | 43d | 1 | 0.98mi |
| 1803 Via San Martino Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1559 | $3,900 | $2.50 | 43d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 170 Via Tramonto Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1910 | $3,900 | $2.04 | 11d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 170 Via Tramonto Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1910 | $4,000 | $2.09 | 43d | 1 | 1.00mi |
| 8 Las Cruces Ln Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1705 | $5,000 | $2.93 | 43d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 4 Hermosillo Ln Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1572 | $2,900 | $1.84 | 18d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 3443 Via Leonardo Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2341 | $4,000 | $1.71 | 5d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 74356 Nichols Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1992 | $3,600 | $1.81 | 43d | 1 | 1.10mi |
| 41515 Stanford Rd Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1725 | $2,895 | $1.68 | 24d | 1 | 1.11mi |
| 40064 Silktree Ct Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1712 | $3,200 | $1.87 | 24d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 76273 Cornell Way Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1878 | $3,200 | $1.70 | 14d | 1 | 1.14mi |
| 37600 College Dr Palm Desert, CA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.5 | 1195 | $2,458 | $2.06 | 1d | 21 | 1.16mi |
| 41517 Armanac Ct Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1537 | $3,400 | $2.21 | 3d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 74189 Storke Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1650 | $2,995 | $1.82 | 20d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 73750 Calle Bisque Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1537 | $6,500 | $4.23 | 43d | 1 | 1.17mi |
| 74198 Storke Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2000 | $3,400 | $1.70 | 7d | 1 | 1.20mi |
| 40605 Ventana Ct Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2093 | $4,500 | $2.15 | 18d | 1 | 1.23mi |
| 35515 Bains Ave Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1705 | $3,399 | $1.99 | 43d | 1 | 1.24mi |
| 40255 Sagewood Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1712 | $3,300 | $1.93 | 18d | 1 | 1.25mi |
| 35751 Gateway Dr Palm Desert, CA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1170 | $2,570 | $2.20 | 43d | 1 | 1.25mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $400 · $4,800/yr
- Likely covers
- trashcablepool
Listing history 28 events
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2026-05-08status Pending 823-char remark
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2026-04-30$240,000 Active 823-char remark
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2026-03-23historical $1,895
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2026-03-15price $1,895
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2026-03-08price $1,945
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2026-02-28price $1,995
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2026-02-20price $2,045
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2026-02-14price $2,095
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2026-01-10price $2,145
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2025-12-16price $2,195
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2025-12-06price $2,245
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2025-12-02price $2,345
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2025-11-22price $2,395
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2025-11-15price $2,550
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2025-11-06price $2,600
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2025-11-02$2,900
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2013-10-18soldstatus $128,000 Closed 667-char remark
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Beautiful Corner Lot - Great Floor Plan Extra Large Family Room with Walk Behind Wet Bar. Extra Large Master Bedroom don't miss the HUGHE Walk In Closets. BIG Service Porch with Washer & Dryer plus deep sink, Desk and Office Space with lots of cupboards and Storage. Low Association Fees of $251.00 a mo. includws FREE Golf, Cable TV, Trash Pick up There is an 18 Hole Execuative Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Club House, Exercise Room, Bocci Ball Courts, Indoor Shuffelboard Courts, Three Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Sauna, and so much more. Home is furnished as seen included in Purchase Price SUCH A BUY at $76.61 Sq Ft. Home on the TAGS for possible Tax Savings
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2013-10-18soldstatus $128,000 Closed 667-char remark
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Beautiful Corner Lot - Great Floor Plan Extra Large Family Room with Walk Behind Wet Bar. Extra Large Master Bedroom don't miss the HUGHE Walk In Closets. BIG Service Porch with Washer & Dryer plus deep sink, Desk and Office Space with lots of cupboards and Storage. Low Association Fees of $251.00 a mo. includws FREE Golf, Cable TV, Trash Pick up There is an 18 Hole Execuative Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Club House, Exercise Room, Bocci Ball Courts, Indoor Shuffelboard Courts, Three Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Sauna, and so much more. Home is furnished as seen included in Purchase Price SUCH A BUY at $76.61 Sq Ft. Home on the TAGS for possible Tax Savings
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2013-10-17soldstatus $68,000
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2013-09-30status Pending 667-char remark
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Beautiful Corner Lot - Great Floor Plan Extra Large Family Room with Walk Behind Wet Bar. Extra Large Master Bedroom don't miss the HUGHE Walk In Closets. BIG Service Porch with Washer & Dryer plus deep sink, Desk and Office Space with lots of cupboards and Storage. Low Association Fees of $251.00 a mo. includws FREE Golf, Cable TV, Trash Pick up There is an 18 Hole Execuative Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Club House, Exercise Room, Bocci Ball Courts, Indoor Shuffelboard Courts, Three Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Sauna, and so much more. Home is furnished as seen included in Purchase Price SUCH A BUY at $76.61 Sq Ft. Home on the TAGS for possible Tax Savings
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2013-09-19status Backup Offers Accepted 667-char remark
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Beautiful Corner Lot - Great Floor Plan Extra Large Family Room with Walk Behind Wet Bar. Extra Large Master Bedroom don't miss the HUGHE Walk In Closets. BIG Service Porch with Washer & Dryer plus deep sink, Desk and Office Space with lots of cupboards and Storage. Low Association Fees of $251.00 a mo. includws FREE Golf, Cable TV, Trash Pick up There is an 18 Hole Execuative Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Club House, Exercise Room, Bocci Ball Courts, Indoor Shuffelboard Courts, Three Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Sauna, and so much more. Home is furnished as seen included in Purchase Price SUCH A BUY at $76.61 Sq Ft. Home on the TAGS for possible Tax Savings
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2013-09-17$137,900 Active 667-char remark
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Beautiful Corner Lot - Great Floor Plan Extra Large Family Room with Walk Behind Wet Bar. Extra Large Master Bedroom don't miss the HUGHE Walk In Closets. BIG Service Porch with Washer & Dryer plus deep sink, Desk and Office Space with lots of cupboards and Storage. Low Association Fees of $251.00 a mo. includws FREE Golf, Cable TV, Trash Pick up There is an 18 Hole Execuative Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Club House, Exercise Room, Bocci Ball Courts, Indoor Shuffelboard Courts, Three Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Sauna, and so much more. Home is furnished as seen included in Purchase Price SUCH A BUY at $76.61 Sq Ft. Home on the TAGS for possible Tax Savings
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2013-07-30historical
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2013-07-01status Active
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2013-06-19status Pending
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2013-04-17price $138,000
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2013-03-11price $143,000
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2013-01-30$149,900 Active
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $1,951 · $163/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $1,951 · $163/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · -0.0%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥114°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $41,034
- − Mortgage interest
- −$13,444
- − Property taxes
- −$1,951
- − Insurance
- −$1,200
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$3,283
- − Management
- −$3,283
- − HOA
- −$4,800
- − Depreciation
- −$6,982
- Taxable income
- $6,092
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,462
- After-tax cash flow
- $7,901/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Desert Sands Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0611110
- Math proficiency
- 31% ▼ -4.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 56% ▲ 7.00%
- Median HH income
- $54,957
- Composite
- 37.77/100
- National rank
- #4346
- State rank
- #199 of 517 in CA
Livability — Palm Desert
- Score
- 51/100
- State rank
- #1050
- US rank
- #25164
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Palm Desert, CA
- County
- Riverside County · 2,287,001 people
- City population
- 58,615
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 30,523
- Household income
- $70,091
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1734.0
Population outlook (Riverside County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 2,664,475 people
- By 2030
- 2,802,692 · +5.2%
- By 2040
- 3,050,904 · +14.5%
- By 2050
- 3,256,783 · +22.2%
- By 2075
- 3,655,058 · +37.2%
- By 2100
- 3,766,594 · +41.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Majority White (61%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 61% Hispanic / Latino 31% Two or more races 20% Asian 4% Black 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 25%
- Common ancestry
- Italian 4% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 2%
- Foreign-born
- 18% · Canada, South Korea, Vietnam
- Languages at home
- 73% English-only · Spanish 22% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Riverside
- 2024 margin
- Toss-up / Even · D 48.0% · R 49.3% · Other 2.6%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -3.6pp toward R · 2008: 2.3pp · 2024: -1.3pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+1.3 2020: D+8.0 2016: D+4.3 2012: R+0.4 2008: D+2.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -364.94%
- Current HPI
- 294.9425
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 1.60%
- Metro
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.21%
- F500 in state
- 116
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+68.8% since first listed30 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-27 Sold (Public Records) $253,000 Public Records
- 2026-05-27 Sold (MLS) $253,000 GPSMLS
- 2026-05-08 Pending — GPSMLS
- 2026-04-30 Listed $240,000 GPSMLS
- 2026-03-23 Rental Removed $1,895 TENANTTURNER2
- 2026-03-15 Price Changed $1,895 TENANTTURNER2
- 2026-03-08 Price Changed $1,945 TENANTTURNER2
- 2026-02-28 Price Changed $1,995 TENANTTURNER2
- 2026-02-20 Price Changed $2,045 TENANTTURNER2
- 2026-02-14 Price Changed $2,095 TENANTTURNER2
- 2026-01-10 Price Changed $2,145 TENANTTURNER2
- 2025-12-16 Price Changed $2,195 TENANTTURNER2
- 2025-12-06 Price Changed $2,245 TENANTTURNER2
- 2025-12-02 Price Changed $2,345 TENANTTURNER2
- 2025-11-22 Price Changed $2,395 TENANTTURNER2
- 2025-11-15 Price Changed $2,550 TENANTTURNER2
- 2025-11-06 Price Changed $2,600 TENANTTURNER2
- 2025-11-02 Listed for Rent $2,900 TENANTTURNER2
- 2013-10-18 Sold (MLS) $128,000 GPSMLS
- 2013-10-18 Sold (MLS) $128,000 GPSMLS
- 2013-10-17 Sold (Public Records) $68,000 Public Records
- 2013-09-30 Pending — GPSMLS
- 2013-09-19 Pending — GPSMLS
- 2013-09-17 Listed $137,900 GPSMLS
- 2013-07-30 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
- 2013-07-01 Relisted — GPSMLS
- 2013-06-19 Pending — GPSMLS
- 2013-04-17 Price Changed $138,000 GPSMLS
- 2013-03-11 Price Changed $143,000 GPSMLS
- 2013-01-30 Listed $149,900 GPSMLS
Property tax history
+8.8%/yrLatest (2025): $1,951 · +3.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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