About Desert Willow

Premier public golf community in Palm Desert.

Desert Willow wraps around Palm Desert's city-owned Desert Willow Golf Resort, home to the Firecliff and Mountain View championship courses, between Country Club Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive. Buyers choose between two gated communities: The Retreat at Desert Willow, 112 newer Spanish-inspired condos built 2017 to 2019 whose HOA dues carry golf privileges at the resort, and Montecito, a guard-gated enclave of semi-custom homes on large lots, many with fairway views. The location puts JW Marriott Desert Springs, The Shops at Palm Desert, and El Paseo all within a short drive.

Two nationally ranked public courses owned by the City of Palm Desert

The Retreat: 112 newer condos with golf privileges included in HOA dues

Montecito: guard-gated semi-custom homes on large lots with fairway views

Minutes from JW Marriott Desert Springs and El Paseo

Fast facts

Price range

$540K – $2M

Style

Golf · Master-planned

City

Palm Desert

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Schools & education

Schools near Desert Willow

School district

Desert Sands Unified School District

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

Notable schools

James Earl Carter Elementary School

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School

Palm Desert High School

HOA information

HOA fees & rules

About $250/mo in Montecito to $727/mo at The Retreat

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

Water and trash (The Retreat)
Cable TV and internet (The Retreat)
Building insurance and pest control (The Retreat)
Pools, spa, fitness center, and clubhouse
Golf privileges at Desert Willow Golf Resort (The Retreat)

Nearby amenities

What's close to Desert Willow

Shopping

·The Shops at Palm Desert
·The Gardens on El Paseo
·El Paseo shopping district

Dining

·The Terrace Restaurant at Desert Willow Golf Resort
·JW Marriott Desert Springs restaurants
·El Paseo restaurant row

Recreation

·Desert Willow Golf Resort (Firecliff and Mountain View)
·Desert Willow Golf Academy
·JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

Available properties

Homes for sale in Desert Willow

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