128 Desert Falls 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 4/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 9/10 · Severe
- Hot days now (above 114°F)
- 6 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 14 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 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).
- Cash flow +12.9/30.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- 1% rule +5.9/10.0
- DSCR +3.9/10.0
- Schools +3.8/10.0
- Livability +2.6/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Rent growth +2.4/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$420,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Ideally situated with east facing views of the Avondale golf course, this highly desirable single level (no one above) end unit condo boasts cathedral ceilings and is the most popular floor plan in the Desert Falls community. The wide pass through opening between the kitchen and living areas create an open floor plan experience. The expanded back patio features Saltillo tile and is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the wonderful desert outdoors. The expansive primary suite easily accommodates a king bed and wall length cabinetry. The primary bathroom has been renovated by replacing the shower/tub with an easy to access shower. This condo is light and bright with ample sunlight from east-facing sliders, the large south-facing dining area window and west-facing kitchen door. 2 community pools are nearby: a large, popular pool, w/ golf course and mountain views, is located across the street and another, more private pool just steps away from the condo. Homeownership includes tennis/pickleball courts and a fitness center within walking distance or a quick golf cart ride. The fitness center features aerobic machines, circuit weights, free weights, and classes. The Desert Falls community is situated mid-valley with easy I-10 access. Groceries, dining, and retail is across the street for maximum convenience. Short term rentals are permitted in Desert Falls. Desert Falls Country Club is not associated with Desert Falls HOA, but is semi-private and allows pay-as-you-play.
Key facts
- Fitness center
- Expanded back patio
- Community pools
Tags
Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Community size: approximately 1,200 units
- HOA & community: Part of an association (Desert Falls); Monthly association fee of $750; Association amenities include: pool, spa, tennis, paddle tennis, pickleball, golf, onsite property management, controlled access, guard, cable TV, pet rules/permits, maintenance of grounds and front yard
Exterior
- Parking: Attached garage with 2 garage spaces; 2 uncovered parking spaces (4 total parking spaces)
- Security: 24-hour security; Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors; Automatic gate
- Utilities: Public sewer; District/public water
- Home design: Condominium in a multi-family property; Attached unit with one common wall; Single-story unit; Entry level: 1; Has a view
- Construction: Multi-family construction; Year built source: Assessor
- Exterior features: Community pool; Gated community with attendant/guard and controlled access; Street lighting, sidewalks, and storm drains in community
Interior
- Kitchen: Refrigerator; Electric range; Electric oven; Dishwasher
- Bedrooms: Main level bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms (both on main level)
- Heating & cooling: Central heating (furnace); Central cooling
- Interior features: Ceiling fan; Main-floor primary bedroom; All bedrooms on main floor; One-level living; Entry through gated community
- Laundry & utility: Dedicated laundry room
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $420k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-27 ($-324/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $415k (1.1% below list).
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $420k).
- Recommended offer: $414k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 6.2% vs local median 3.4% 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: 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.
- Zoned schools: James Earl Carter Elementary (516 students, 53% FRL); Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (math 10% / reading 10%, grade F, #474 of 498 statewide, top 99%, 436 students, 74% FRL); Palm Desert High (math 42% / reading 67%, grade C-, #256 of 1,170 statewide, top 24%, 2,050 students, 57% FRL).
- Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.3%/yr); 636 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 78% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; solid renter incomes; 9,195 units permitted in Riverside County in 2024 (1,512 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $4,587/mo this rent would consume 62% of the median local household income ($88k/yr) (locally 1181% 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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $13k 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 24 days — a 2% lower offer ($414k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 3 sale attempts since 4y 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 6→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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 apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.09% ✓
- Cap rate
- 6.22%
- Cash-on-cash
- -0.28%
- DSCR
- 0.99
- GRM
- 7.6
CMA / ARV
No comps found within radius.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -21.0%
- Equity multiple
- 0.30×
- Total profit
- $-82,693
- Equity at exit
- $62,623
- IRR
- -26.7%
- Equity multiple
- -0.05×
- Total profit
- $-124,022
- Equity at exit
- $36,314
Cash invested: $117,600 (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 92211
- Rents YoY
- -0.3%
- Active inventory
- 636
- Price-to-rent
- 7.6×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $4,587 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,203
- Tax from tax record
- −$523 /mo · $6,274/yr
- Insurance
- −$175
- HOA
- −$750
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$963
- Net cashflow
- $-27
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $211 | -5% $92 | +0% $-27 | +5% $-146 | +10% $-265 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-389 | -5% $-208 | +0% $-27 | +5% $154 | +10% $335 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $184 | -0.5pp $80 | base $-27 | +0.5pp $-136 | +1.0pp $-247 |
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
- $105,000
- Closing costs
- $12,600
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- 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
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $3,200 | $1.76 | 45d | 1 | 0.05mi |
| 321 Bouquet Canyon Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1818 | $2,995 | $1.65 | 5d | 1 | 0.10mi |
| 164 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $3,000 | $2.26 | 45d | 1 | 0.14mi |
| 160 Desert Falls Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $4,000 | $3.01 | 4d | 1 | 0.16mi |
| 182 Desert Falls Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,200 | $4.66 | 45d | 1 | 0.22mi |
| 187 Desert Falls Cir Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $5,999 | $3.31 | 45d | 1 | 0.26mi |
| 189 Desert Falls Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $6,500 | $3.58 | 45d | 1 | 0.26mi |
| 199 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,200 | $4.66 | 45d | 1 | 0.26mi |
| 207 Desert Falls Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,200 | $4.66 | 45d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 216 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $3,250 | $2.44 | 45d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 156 Falls Ct Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $6,000 | $3.31 | 45d | 1 | 0.35mi |
| 117 Trento Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1157 | $5,500 | $4.75 | 45d | 1 | 0.38mi |
| 39856 Narcissus Way Palm Desert, CA | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1000 | $2,495 | $2.50 | 26d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 39856 Narcissus Way Palm Desert, CA | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1000 | $2,695 | $2.69 | 45d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 139 Villa Ct Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,200 | $4.66 | 45d | 1 | 0.41mi |
| 116 Avellino Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1426 | $6,200 | $4.35 | 45d | 1 | 0.41mi |
| 127 Villa Ct Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,800 | $5.11 | 45d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 107 Avellino Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1528 | $5,900 | $3.86 | 45d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 101 Avellino Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1500 | $3,000 | $2.00 | 23d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 100 Brandigo Cir Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1609 | $4,500 | $2.80 | 22d | 1 | 0.48mi |
| 272 Desert Falls Dr E Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,250 | $4.70 | 45d | 1 | 0.49mi |
| 38941 Kilimanjaro Dr Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1731 | $7,000 | $4.04 | 45d | 1 | 0.50mi |
| 221 Vista Royale Cir W Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1360 | $5,900 | $4.34 | 26d | 1 | 0.54mi |
| 221 Vista Royale Cir E Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1360 | $5,900 | $4.34 | 26d | 1 | 0.54mi |
| 237 Vista Royale Cir W Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $6,200 | $3.42 | 45d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 781 Montana Vista Dr Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,000 | $4.51 | 45d | 1 | 0.60mi |
| 248 Vista Royale Cir W Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $4,999 | $3.76 | 45d | 1 | 0.62mi |
| 270 Vista Royale Cir E Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $3,250 | $1.79 | 45d | 1 | 0.63mi |
| 270 Vista Royale Cir E Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $3,250 | $1.79 | 7d | 1 | 0.63mi |
| 778 Montana Vista Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $6,500 | $3.58 | 45d | 1 | 0.63mi |
| 274 Vista Royale Cir E Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $2,900 | $1.60 | 26d | 1 | 0.65mi |
| 38780 Tandika Trl N Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1815 | $3,900 | $2.15 | 45d | 1 | 0.65mi |
| 259 Vista Royale Cir W Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $5,600 | $4.21 | 45d | 1 | 0.66mi |
| 726 Vista Lago Dr N Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $4,900 | $2.70 | 45d | 1 | 0.68mi |
| 709 Vista Lago Cir N Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1360 | $2,700 | $1.99 | 45d | 1 | 0.71mi |
| 319 Vista Royale Dr Palm Desert, CA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1814 | $2,900 | $1.60 | 45d | 1 | 0.73mi |
| 651 Vista Lago Cir N Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $5,700 | $4.29 | 45d | 1 | 0.84mi |
| 413 Desert Falls Dr N Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1330 | $6,200 | $4.66 | 45d | 1 | 0.87mi |
| 403 Tava Ln Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 991 | $2,100 | $2.12 | 45d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 491 Desert Falls Dr N Palm Desert, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1360 | $6,500 | $4.78 | 45d | 1 | 0.90mi |
HOA detail condo
- Monthly dues
- $750 · $9,000/yr
- Likely covers
- poolgym
- Assessments
- None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.
Listing history 26 events
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2026-06-21days on market $420,000 Active 24 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $420,000 Active 21 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $420,000 Active 20 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $420,000 Active 19 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $420,000 Active 18 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $420,000 Active 16 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $420,000 Active 12 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $420,000 Active 11 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $420,000 Active 10 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $420,000 Active 7 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $420,000 Active 6 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $420,000 Active 5 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $420,000 Active 4 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $420,000 Active 3 DOM
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2026-05-28$420,000 Active
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2026-03-07historical
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2026-01-02price $430,000
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2025-10-27price $434,000
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2025-07-21price $439,000
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2025-02-02price $445,000
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2024-10-14$450,000 Active
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2022-12-14soldstatus $435,000 Closed 1491-char remark
Show marketing remark (1491 chars)
Ideally situated with east facing views of the Avondale golf course, this highly desirable single level (no one above) end unit condo boasts cathedral ceilings and is the most popular floor plan in the Desert Falls community. The wide pass through opening between the kitchen and living areas create an open floor plan experience. The expanded back patio features Saltillo tile and is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the wonderful desert outdoors. The expansive primary suite easily accommodates a king bed and wall length cabinetry. The primary bathroom has been renovated by replacing the shower/tub with an easy to access shower. This condo is light and bright with ample sunlight from east-facing sliders, the large south-facing dining area window and west-facing kitchen door. 2 community pools are nearby: a large, popular pool, w/ golf course and mountain views, is located across the street and another, more private pool just steps away from the condo. Homeownership includes tennis/pickleball courts and a fitness center within walking distance or a quick golf cart ride. The fitness center features aerobic machines, circuit weights, free weights, and classes. The Desert Falls community is situated mid-valley with easy I-10 access. Groceries, dining, and retail is across the street for maximum convenience. Short term rentals are permitted in Desert Falls. Desert Falls Country Club is not associated with Desert Falls HOA, but is semi-private and allows pay-as-you-play.
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2022-12-14soldstatus $435,000
Show marketing remark (1491 chars)
Ideally situated with east facing views of the Avondale golf course, this highly desirable single level (no one above) end unit condo boasts cathedral ceilings and is the most popular floor plan in the Desert Falls community. The wide pass through opening between the kitchen and living areas create an open floor plan experience. The expanded back patio features Saltillo tile and is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the wonderful desert outdoors. The expansive primary suite easily accommodates a king bed and wall length cabinetry. The primary bathroom has been renovated by replacing the shower/tub with an easy to access shower. This condo is light and bright with ample sunlight from east-facing sliders, the large south-facing dining area window and west-facing kitchen door. 2 community pools are nearby: a large, popular pool, w/ golf course and mountain views, is located across the street and another, more private pool just steps away from the condo. Homeownership includes tennis/pickleball courts and a fitness center within walking distance or a quick golf cart ride. The fitness center features aerobic machines, circuit weights, free weights, and classes. The Desert Falls community is situated mid-valley with easy I-10 access. Groceries, dining, and retail is across the street for maximum convenience. Short term rentals are permitted in Desert Falls. Desert Falls Country Club is not associated with Desert Falls HOA, but is semi-private and allows pay-as-you-play.
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2022-11-18historical Active Under Contract 1491-char remark
Show marketing remark (1491 chars)
Ideally situated with east facing views of the Avondale golf course, this highly desirable single level (no one above) end unit condo boasts cathedral ceilings and is the most popular floor plan in the Desert Falls community. The wide pass through opening between the kitchen and living areas create an open floor plan experience. The expanded back patio features Saltillo tile and is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the wonderful desert outdoors. The expansive primary suite easily accommodates a king bed and wall length cabinetry. The primary bathroom has been renovated by replacing the shower/tub with an easy to access shower. This condo is light and bright with ample sunlight from east-facing sliders, the large south-facing dining area window and west-facing kitchen door. 2 community pools are nearby: a large, popular pool, w/ golf course and mountain views, is located across the street and another, more private pool just steps away from the condo. Homeownership includes tennis/pickleball courts and a fitness center within walking distance or a quick golf cart ride. The fitness center features aerobic machines, circuit weights, free weights, and classes. The Desert Falls community is situated mid-valley with easy I-10 access. Groceries, dining, and retail is across the street for maximum convenience. Short term rentals are permitted in Desert Falls. Desert Falls Country Club is not associated with Desert Falls HOA, but is semi-private and allows pay-as-you-play.
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2022-10-27$445,000 Active 1491-char remark
Show marketing remark (1491 chars)
Ideally situated with east facing views of the Avondale golf course, this highly desirable single level (no one above) end unit condo boasts cathedral ceilings and is the most popular floor plan in the Desert Falls community. The wide pass through opening between the kitchen and living areas create an open floor plan experience. The expanded back patio features Saltillo tile and is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the wonderful desert outdoors. The expansive primary suite easily accommodates a king bed and wall length cabinetry. The primary bathroom has been renovated by replacing the shower/tub with an easy to access shower. This condo is light and bright with ample sunlight from east-facing sliders, the large south-facing dining area window and west-facing kitchen door. 2 community pools are nearby: a large, popular pool, w/ golf course and mountain views, is located across the street and another, more private pool just steps away from the condo. Homeownership includes tennis/pickleball courts and a fitness center within walking distance or a quick golf cart ride. The fitness center features aerobic machines, circuit weights, free weights, and classes. The Desert Falls community is situated mid-valley with easy I-10 access. Groceries, dining, and retail is across the street for maximum convenience. Short term rentals are permitted in Desert Falls. Desert Falls Country Club is not associated with Desert Falls HOA, but is semi-private and allows pay-as-you-play.
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2000-03-31soldstatus $150,000
ⓘ 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
- $6,274 · $523/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $6,274 · $523/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 4/10 Moderate
- Heat 9/10 Extreme 6 d/yr ≥114°F today · 14 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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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $55,038
- − Mortgage interest
- −$23,527
- − Property taxes
- −$6,274
- − Insurance
- −$2,100
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$4,403
- − Management
- −$4,403
- − HOA
- −$9,000
- − Depreciation
- −$12,218
- Taxable loss
- −$6,887
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,653
- After-tax cash flow
- $1,328/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)
- 28,092
- Household income
- $88,477
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1181.0
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
- Predominantly White (75%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 75% Hispanic / Latino 16% Two or more races 11% Asian 4% Black 3% Native American 1%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 12%
- Common ancestry
- Scotch-Irish 3% Slovak 3% Romanian 3%
- Foreign-born
- 16% · Canada, China
- Languages at home
- 85% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 2% Tagalog/Filipino 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
- ▼ -166.92%
- Current HPI
- 233.4619
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -0.30%
- 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
+180.0% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-28 Listed $420,000 CRMLS
- 2026-03-07 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2026-01-02 Price Changed $430,000 CRMLS
- 2025-10-27 Price Changed $434,000 CRMLS
- 2025-07-21 Price Changed $439,000 CRMLS
- 2025-02-02 Price Changed $445,000 CRMLS
- 2024-10-14 Listed $450,000 CRMLS
- 2022-12-14 Sold (Public Records) $435,000 Public Records
- 2022-12-14 Sold (MLS) $435,000 GPSMLS
- 2022-11-18 Contingent — GPSMLS
- 2022-10-27 Listed $445,000 GPSMLS
- 2000-03-31 Sold (Public Records) $150,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+6.0%/yrLatest (2025): $6,274 · +2.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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