About Desert Paradise

Established single-family tract off Cactus Drive.

Desert Paradise is a Palm Desert tract along Cactus Drive and Cactus Court dating to the early 1960s, part of the city's first wave of development. Homes are detached single-family houses, roughly 1,700 to 2,200 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms, a few minutes from El Paseo and College of the Desert.

Fast facts

Price range

$395K – $650K

Style

Single-family · Established

City

Palm Desert

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Schools & education

Schools near Desert Paradise

School district

Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)

Attendance boundaries can change, so always verify the current assignment for any specific address.

Notable schools

Palm Desert High School

Palm Desert Charter Middle School

Washington Charter Elementary

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

HOA information

HOA fees & rules

$0 – $350/mo

Typical monthly HOA fee range

Fees vary by floor plan, lot size, and level of service. Always review the CC&Rs and most recent reserve study before making an offer.

What's typically included

Varies by specific neighborhood; verify CC&Rs with each listing

Nearby amenities

What's close to Desert Paradise

Shopping

·El Paseo luxury shopping district
·Westfield Palm Desert
·The Shops at Palm Desert

Dining

·Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
·Roy's
·Wilma & Frieda

Recreation

·Desert Willow public golf
·Cahuilla Hills trails
·Art on El Paseo walking tours

Available properties

Homes for sale in Desert Paradise

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