SUNSET RIDGE offers a rare approved Specific Plan on 160+/- Gross Acres (not all developable) located within in the City of Desert Hot Springs within minutes of Downtown Palm Springs. The previous Tentative Tract Map was approved for 5,500 to 16,000 sf. lots however the low density residential zoning allows up to 5DU/acre which in theory could yield as many as 800+/- potential units (Buyer to Verify). This opportunity is ideal for a build-for-rent developer, or homebuilder. With panoramic mountain range views to the north, west, and east in the near the hills of North-West Desert Hot Springs, home price premiums or rents are expected. Sunset Ridge falls within the attendance boundaries of the Palm Springs Unified District and is located near the Painted Hills Middle School & Bella Vista Middle School. The subject property is located east west of Mission Lakes Golf Course (semi-private), and just north-east west of the recently opened Mission Lakes Retail Center. In summary, Sunset Ridge is an attractive locale for families, retirees, and vacation / second home buyers seeking spacious but affordable living on traditional (or potential smaller) lot sizes with ample access to outdoor recreational activities. DESERT HOT SPRINGS is known as one of the few affordable cities within the Coachella Valley, however the best located of these, within the desirable and more accessible west Coachella Valley near Hwy. 62, only minutes away from Palm Springs, and is within a short distance to the submarkets of Beaumont and Banning. The City of Desert Hot Springs is part of a rapidly growing new home market as the fastest growing city in the Low-Desert, which has benefited from a robust job growth rate that is among the highest in the state of California. Sunset Ridge is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from working households and mature households seeking affordable ownership opportunities given its close proximity to the Los Angeles MSA. Additionally, the projected home prices all fall within the FHA financing limit, while the city of Desert Hot Springs also qualifies for zero down USDA new home financing. Located just 10 miles from Palm Springs and only 5 miles to Interstate 10, the Property is easily accessible to abundant services, jobs and entertainment throughout Palm Springs and the rest of the Coachella Valley, as well as major employment centers in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles.
Property Details
Price:
$24,900,000
MLS #:
219132097DA
Status:
Active
Baths:
0
Type:
Land
Listed Date:
Jun 29, 2025
Lot Size:
6,969,600 sqft / 160.00 acres (approx)
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Schools
Interior
Exterior
Sewer
Unknown
View
Hills, Panoramic, Mountain(s)
Financial
Map
Community
- Address2 Karen Avenue Desert Hot Springs CA
- CityDesert Hot Springs
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92240
Subdivisions in Desert Hot Springs
- Agua Dulce
- Agua Dulce 34001
- Andreas Hills
- Cornerstone
- Desert Crest CC
- Desert View Estates
- Desert View Estates 34004
- Desert View Estates II
- Desert Willow
- Dillion Estates 60045
- Eagle Point
- Foxdale Estates
- Hacienda Heights
- Hacienda Heights 34010
- Hidden Springs
- Hidden Springs 34011
- HidSp34011
- Indio Hills
- Lt Mor Undev. 4 34013
- Mission Lakes
- Mission Lakes 34101
- Mountain View
- Mountain View Country Estates
- Mountain View Country Estates 34014
- Not Applicable-340 NA340
- Not in a Development Not in a Development
- Olympus
- Olympus 34017
- Paradise Springs
- Paradise Springs 34018
- Rancho Del Oro
- Rancho Del Oro 34024
- Skyborne
- Skyborne 34020
- Skys Haven
- Sunset Springs
- Vista Del Valle
- Vista Del Valle 34022
- Vista Montana
- Vista Montana 34026
- Vista Palms
- Westmount Estates
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Land in Desert Hot Springs as of Nov 28, 2025
281
Land Listed
343
Avg DOM
$495,386
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 2 Karen Avenue Desert Hot Springs CA is a Land for sale in Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240. It is listed for $24,900,000 and features 160 acres.
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