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14777 Palm Dr #174
D+ Composite 47.92
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ 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).

  • ARV discount +14.3/15.0
  • Cash flow +12.7/30.0
  • 1% rule +4.8/10.0
  • DSCR +4.0/10.0
  • Schools +4.0/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.0/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.4/5.0
  • Appreciation +2.5/10.0
  • Livability +2.5/5.0
  • Manufactured-home adj. -4.2

$179,900

14777 Palm Dr #174 · Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,380 sqft · Manufactured · 37 Days on market
Manufactured home 55+ age-restricted Built 1975 Good condition 3,999 sqft lot $130/sqft · 15% below area Est $212k · 15% under $215/mo HOA · 12% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks

* * PRICE IMPROVEMENT * * Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of the Palm Springs area's best values! Featuring one of the lowest HOA fees around AND you own the land! Welcome to Sky's Haven, a move-in ready desert retreat located within a secure gated 55+ community in Desert Hot Springs. Offering over 1,300 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home combines modern upgrades with the relaxed desert lifestyle you've been dreaming of. The remodeled kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home with updated countertops, stylish cabinetry, and modern appliances.

Key facts

  • Remodeled kitchen
  • Sunroom
  • Privacy fence

Tags

UPDATED BATHROOMSENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWSREMODELED KITCHENSUNROOMPRIVACY FENCEMATURE LANDSCAPING

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $180k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-95 ($-1k/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $166k (7.6% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $173k (4.1% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $166k (7.6% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
  • Cap rate 5.7% vs local median 3.9% in Desert Hot Springs — 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 49/100 on livability (#1,149 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing B+; Watch: crime D+, amenities F, commute F.
  • Palm Springs Unified (suburban): math 21% / reading 42% proficiency, ranked #328 of 517 in CA (top 63%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 73% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Two Bunch Palms Elementary (711 students, 97% FRL); Painted Hills Middle (741 students, 98% FRL); Desert Hot Springs High (math 27% / reading 52%, grade F, #532 of 1,170 statewide, top 48%, 1,742 students, 98% FRL) — zoned schools average 98% FRL vs 73% district-wide (24 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.7%/yr); 819 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 48% 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).
  • This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($54k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k 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.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 37 days — a 3% lower offer ($175k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 4 sale attempts since 17y 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→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $166,156 (7.6% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. It's been on market 37 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 8% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  3. Built in 1975 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
  5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  7. 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?
  8. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
0.96% ✗
Cap rate
5.66%
Cash-on-cash
-2.26%
DSCR
0.90
GRM
8.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$211,791
List price
$179,900
Delta
-15.06%
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
14777 Palm Dr #186 0.04mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,440 (+4%) 7mo $245,000 $170 80
14777 Palm Dr #15 0.05mi 2/2.0 1,260 (-9%) 7mo $180,000 $143 77
15300 Palm #248 0.40mi 2/2.0 1,323 (-4%) 2mo $275,000 $208 73
15300 Palm Dr #18 0.43mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,344 (-3%) 1mo $185,000 $138 69
15300 Palm Dr #222 0.47mi 2/2.0 1,463 (+6%) 3mo $299,000 $204 66
15300 Palm Dr #255 0.48mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,345 (-2%) 7mo $203,500 $151 63
15300 Palm Dr #161 0.58mi 2/2.0 1,333 (-3%) 6mo $233,000 $175 62
15300 Palm Dr #31 0.40mi 2/2.0 1,539 (+12%) 3mo $249,000 $162 60
15300 Palm Dr #85 0.53mi 2/2.0 1,552 (+12%) 0mo $270,000 $174 54
15300 Palm Dr #30 0.41mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,248 (-10%) 8mo $200,000 $160 54
15300 Palm Dr #42 0.42mi 2/2.0 1,178 (-15%) 6mo $230,000 $195 51
15300 Palm Dr #175 0.55mi 2/2.0 1,178 (-15%) 2mo $250,000 $212 48

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 · 3.66% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-19.1%
Equity multiple
0.33×
Total profit
$-33,890
Equity at exit
$26,824
10-year hold
IRR
-10.0%
Equity multiple
0.37×
Total profit
$-31,861
Equity at exit
$15,554

Cash invested: $50,372 (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
AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.
Buyer's market Market conditions within 1.0 mi — comparable homes for sale

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
21 active · 15 under contract
Months of supply
12.6 mo (8%/mo absorbed)
Median asking
$184,900 ($142/sqft)
Median days on market
72 d
This list price
33% of active listings are priced below it
ARV vs active asking
+8.5% vs current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 92240

Home prices YoY
-19.6%
Rents YoY
3.7%
Active inventory
819
Price-to-rent
8.7×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,726 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
−$943
Tax est. 1.5%
−$225 /mo · $2,698/yr
Insurance
−$75
HOA
−$215
Lot rent leased land?
−$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
−$362
Net cashflow
$-95

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,846
Max offer price $166,156
Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $29 -5% $-33 +0% $-95 +5% $-157 +10% $-219
Rent -10% $-231 -5% $-163 +0% $-95 +5% $-27 +10% $41
Rate -1.0pp $-4 -0.5pp $-49 base $-95 +0.5pp $-142 +1.0pp $-189

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
$44,975
Closing costs
$5,397
Reserves months
—
Total cash needed
—

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
—
Monthly P&I
—
Monthly cashflow
—
DSCR
—
Eligible?
—

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 40 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
14777 Palm Dr #119 Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 2.0 960 $850 $0.89 10d 1 0.01mi
13987 El Cajon Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1215 $2,600 $2.14 148d 1 0.28mi
13950 West Dr Unit B Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 2.0 1008 $1,600 $1.59 142d 1 0.40mi
13701 El Cajon Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1340 $2,300 $1.72 10d 1 0.42mi
13576 La Mesa Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1134 $2,500 $2.20 91d 1 0.48mi
13615 Sarita Dr #1 Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1200 $2,800 $2.33 10d 1 0.53mi
15300 Palm Dr #140 Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 2.0 1323 $1,795 $1.36 10d 1 0.55mi
13475 Cuyamaca Dr Unit 1 Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 1.0 950 $1,850 $1.95 10d 1 0.57mi
15300 Palm Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1458 $2,800 $1.92 184d 1 0.57mi
13715 El Rio Ln Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1318 $2,450 $1.86 140d 1 0.64mi
13648 Mesquite Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1003 $2,400 $2.39 94d 1 0.66mi
13648 Mesquite Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1003 $2,400 $2.39 10d 1 0.66mi
13827 Luis Dr Unit A Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.5 1542 $2,200 $1.43 3d 1 0.72mi
15160 Via Montana Unit 1 Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 1.0 1600 $2,000 $1.25 63d 1 0.72mi
13301 Via Real Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1200 $2,000 $1.67 1d 1 0.75mi
13301 Via Real Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1200 $2,000 $1.67 37d 1 0.75mi
13322 El Rio Ln Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1215 $2,750 $2.26 184d 1 0.76mi
15553 Avenida Manzana Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1400 $2,800 $2.00 94d 1 0.85mi
66685 Granada Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1305 $2,650 $2.03 10d 1 0.91mi
66435 Desert View Ave Unit G-Main Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1200 $1,995 $1.66 10d 1 1.01mi
66444 Desert View Ave Unit B Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1294 $2,300 $1.78 10d 1 1.05mi
66824 Estrella Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 1.0 1.0 1700 $1,400 $0.82 117d 1 1.11mi
66824 Estrella Ave Unit 1 Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,900 $1.90 10d 1 1.11mi
66824 Estrella Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 1.0 1000 $1,400 $1.40 127d 1 1.11mi
66369 Buena Vista Ave Apt A Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 931 $1,499 $1.61 184d 1 1.13mi
16320 Avenida Monteflora Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1431 $2,200 $1.54 18d 1 1.16mi
16320 Avenida Monteflora Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1431 $2,200 $1.54 10d 1 1.16mi
65837 Cahuilla Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1248 $2,445 $1.96 10d 1 1.16mi
65837 Cahuilla Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1248 $2,445 $1.96 21d 1 1.16mi
66985 Estrella Ave Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1650 $2,700 $1.64 87d 1 1.17mi
65565 Acoma Ave #2 Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 2.0 1350 $2,200 $1.63 1d 1 1.21mi
65565 Acoma Ave #2 Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 2.0 1350 $2,200 $1.63 7d 1 1.21mi
15490 Avenida Rambla Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1088 $2,500 $2.30 129d 1 1.24mi
15490 Avenue Rambla Unit NA Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1088 $2,600 $2.39 165d 1 1.24mi
65565 Acoma Ave #49 Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1396 $2,300 $1.65 184d 1 1.25mi
16460 Avenue Gracia Unit Labs Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1528 $2,560 $1.68 63d 1 1.33mi
12799 Parma Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1598 $2,300 $1.44 10d 1 1.35mi
12300 Ambrosio Dr Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1260 $2,400 $1.90 10d 1 1.37mi
66183 2nd St Desert Hot Springs, CA 2.0 1.5 954 $1,700 $1.78 0d 1 1.39mi
16087 Bubbling Wells Rd Desert Hot Springs, CA 3.0 2.0 1850 $5,000 $2.70 184d 1 1.39mi

Property features AI

Finance

Other
Park type: Senior (Skys Haven)Park manager approval required and manager information on fileDirections: Drive straight through gate on Center Drive. Turn right 2 streets past clubhouse and the home will be Space 174 on your left.
Financial info
Listing terms: cash, owner may carry
HOA & community
Monthly association fee: $215Association amenities: barbecue, sauna, pet rules, guest parking, card room, controlled access, banquet facilitiesSenior communityGated community

Exterior

Parking
Total parking spaces: 2Covered spaces: 1Carport spaces: 1Attached carportDriveway
Security
Automatic gateGated communityCard/code access
Utilities
Sewer: UnknownPUD: No
Home design
DetachedOne level / one storyDouble wide mobile homeBuilt by Fuqua; manufactured in 1975Addition measuring 9' x 20'
Construction
Mobile home width: 20'Mobile home length: 60'One shed on propertyMobile home will remain
Exterior features
Automatic gate and gated community with card/code accessFenced (partial) with wood fencingRamp for main level accessDrip irrigationSingle lotStreet lightsCommunity pool (in-ground)Community spa/hot tub (in-ground, heated)Has view of desert and mountainsUpdated / remodeled condition

Interior

Kitchen
Quartz countersGas ovenGas cooktopMicrowaveDishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Bedrooms
No bedroom-specific data provided
Flooring
LaminateVinyl
Bathrooms
2 full bathroomsShower and tubDouble vanity(s)Dual entry (Jack & Jill)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heatingForced air heatingCentral airWall/window unit(s)Ceiling fan(s)
Interior features
Ground level entry with stepsUnfurnishedBonus roomEnclosed patio
Laundry & utility
WasherDryerIndividual laundry room / laundry area

HOA detail $215/mo · $2,580/yr

Likely covers
security

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-11-08
    days on market $179,900 Active 37 DOM
  2. 2026-11-07
    days on market $179,900 Active 36 DOM
  3. 2026-11-06
    days on market $179,900 Active 35 DOM
  4. 2026-11-05
    days on market $179,900 Active 34 DOM
  5. 2026-11-04
    days on market $179,900 Active 33 DOM
  6. 2026-11-02
    days on market $179,900 Active 31 DOM
  7. 2026-11-01
    days on market $179,900 Active 30 DOM
  8. 2026-10-31
    days on market $179,900 Active 29 DOM
  9. 2026-10-30
    days on market $179,900 Active 28 DOM
  10. 2026-10-29
    days on market $179,900 Active 27 DOM
  11. 2026-10-28
    days on market $179,900 Active 26 DOM
  12. 2026-10-27
    days on market $179,900 Active 25 DOM
  13. 2026-10-26
    days on market $179,900 Active 24 DOM
  14. 2026-10-25
    days on market $179,900 Active 23 DOM
  15. 2026-10-24
    days on market $179,900 Active 22 DOM
  16. 2026-10-23
    days on market $179,900 Active 21 DOM
  17. 2026-10-22
    days on market $179,900 Active 20 DOM
  18. 2026-10-21
    days on market $179,900 Active 19 DOM
  19. 2026-10-20
    days on market $179,900 Active 18 DOM
  20. 2026-10-19
    days on market $179,900 Active 17 DOM
  21. 2026-10-18
    days on market $179,900 Active 16 DOM
  22. 2026-10-17
    days on market $179,900 Active 15 DOM
  23. 2026-10-16
    days on market $179,900 Active 14 DOM
  24. 2026-10-15
    days on market $179,900 Active 13 DOM
  25. 2026-10-14
    days on market $179,900 Active 12 DOM
  26. 2026-10-13
    days on market $179,900 Active 11 DOM
  27. 2026-10-12
    days on market $179,900 Active 10 DOM
  28. 2026-10-11
    days on market $179,900 Active 9 DOM
  29. 2026-10-10
    days on market $179,900 Active 8 DOM
  30. 2026-10-09
    days on market $179,900 Active 7 DOM
  31. 2026-10-08
    days on market $179,900 Active 6 DOM
  32. 2026-10-07
    days on market $179,900 Active 5 DOM
  33. 2026-10-06
    days on market $179,900 Active 4 DOM
  34. 2026-10-05
    days on market $179,900 Active 3 DOM
  35. 2026-10-04
    days on market $179,900 Active 2 DOM
  36. 2026-10-03
    pricedays on marketlisting id $179,900 Active 1 DOM
  37. 2026-06-30
    days on market $179,999 Active 171 DOM
  38. 2026-06-29
    days on market $179,999 Active 170 DOM
  39. 2026-06-28
    days on market $179,999 Active 169 DOM
  40. 2026-06-27
    days on market $179,999 Active 168 DOM
  41. 2026-06-26
    days on market $179,999 Active 167 DOM
  42. 2026-06-24
    days on market $179,999 Active 165 DOM
  43. 2026-06-22
    days on market $179,999 Active 163 DOM
  44. 2026-06-21
    days on market $179,999 Active 162 DOM
  45. 2026-06-18
    days on market $179,999 Active 159 DOM
  46. 2026-06-17
    days on market $179,999 Active 158 DOM
  47. 2026-06-16
    days on market $179,999 Active 157 DOM
  48. 2026-06-15
    days on market $179,999 Active 156 DOM
  49. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,999 Active 154 DOM
  50. 2026-06-13
    days on market $179,999 Active 153 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (shaded) · 24% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 8 unhealthy d/yr today · 11 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$20,708
− Mortgage interest
−$10,077
− Property taxes
−$2,698
− Insurance
−$900
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,657
− Management
−$1,657
− HOA
−$2,580
− Depreciation
−$5,233
Taxable loss
−$4,094
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$983
After-tax cash flow
$-157/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $6,900–$20,700 screening

This move-in ready manufactured home in Desert Hot Springs offers a blend of modern comfort and desert tranquility, with updated kitchen and bathrooms, fresh paint, and a well-maintained exterior.

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting exterior and interior — Fresh paint enhances curb appeal and interior aesthetics ↑
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and creates a more inviting atmosphere ↑
  • Both Upgrading window treatments — Improves energy efficiency and enhances curb appeal ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

F Composite school gradezoned avg 40/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary Two Bunch Palms Elementary Middle Painted Hills Middle High Desert Hot Springs High F CA #532/1,170 Nat'l #8,293/17,239

Schools (NCES district)

District
Palm Springs Unified
NCES district ID
0629550
Math proficiency
21% ▼ -7.00%
Reading proficiency
42% ▬ 0.00%
Median HH income
$43,638
Composite
26.76/100
National rank
#7131
State rank
#328 of 517 in CA
F Composite livability gradescore 49/100

Livability — Desert Hot Springs

Score
49/100
State rank
#1149
US rank
#25774

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living D- Crime D+ Employment F Housing B+ Health & safety F User ratings B

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Desert Hot Springs, CA
County
Riverside County · 2,664,475 people
City population
41,615
Metro
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Population (ZIP)
41,615
Household income
$54,023
Rent vs Own
43.2% rent · 56.8% own
Severe rent burden
14% of renters

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 Hispanic (64%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 64% Two or more races 27% White 23% Black 7% Native American 2% Asian 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 53%
Languages at home
47% English-only · Spanish 50% Russian/Polish/Slavic 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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Price history

+166.5% since first listed
9 events — show timeline
  • 2026-10-01 Listed $179,900 GPSMLS
  • 2026-07-01 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
  • 2026-06-06 Price Changed $179,999 GPSMLS
  • 2026-01-10 Listed $189,500 GPSMLS
  • 2025-04-22 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
  • 2024-11-01 Listed $205,000 GPSMLS
  • 2010-07-20 Listing Removed — GPSMLS
  • 2009-08-11 Price Changed $67,500 GPSMLS
  • 2009-08-11 Listed $800 GPSMLS

Cash-flow waterfall

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