With rising community Homeowners Association (HOA) fees, many buyers interested in purchasing single family homes in Palm Desert look for communities with low or no monthly HOA fees, while seeking affordability without compromising on amenities or lifestyle. Below is an overview of some notable Palm Desert low HOA communities:
Merano
Merano is a gated community comprising 126 single-family homes built between 1995 and 1999. The community is situated across from the Bristol Farms shopping complex and Sherman’s Deli, offering residents convenient access to dining and shopping options. The community’s prime location provides residents with easy access to nearby parks, walking trails, and golf courses. Additionally, Merano’s proximity to shopping, dining, Eisenhower Hospital and medical offices, and entertainment options enhances the living experience.
Many homes feature private pools and offer mountain views to the west and south. Home prices range from mid $500,000 to mid $700,000. The monthly HOA fee is $90.
Palm Desert Country Club (PDCC)
Established in 1962, PDCC is one of the desert’s original golf communities, encompassing over 1,851 single-family homes with extremely low HOA fees, ranging from $0 to approximately $30 per month (around $350 annually), making it one of the most affordable golf course communities in the area.
Residents have access to amenities, including two pools, a spa, meeting rooms, basketball court, dog park, community park, and a rose garden.
Home prices in PDCC start as low as $350,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, with newer or remodeled homes reaching up to $760,000 for a three-bedroom, three-bathroom property on the golf course with a pool and spa. HOA is $450 per month.
Regency Estates
This highly regarded gated neighborhood comprises 92 single-family homes situated on large lots. The community is conveniently located near schools, shopping centers, country clubs with golf facilities, and the I-10 freeway.
Home range from mid $700,000 to mid $900,000. Residents benefit from low HOA fees of $227 per month.
Regency Palms
Located in north Palm Desert, Regency Palms is a small gated enclave of single-family homes that are family-friendly, featuring large lots.
The community is in close proximity to schools, shopping centers, Freedom Park, Eisenhower Medical Center, and the I-10 freeway.
Home prices range from approximately $600,000 to $800,000, with low HOA fees of $250 per month
Tierra Vista
Tierra Vista is a sought-after gated community consisting of 96 custom Contemporary Mediterranean-designed homes on estate-sized lots. The community is conveniently located just minutes from more than seven golf courses.
HOA fees are low at only $210 per month, and home prices range from $900,000 to $1.2 million.
Venezia
This highly desirable neighborhood in north Palm Desert boasts great curb appeal, with homes featuring nice architectural details throughout.
The community comprises 94 homes built between 2003 and 2005 by GHA Communities, with a low HOA fee of $165 per month. Home values range from approximately $700,000 to $1 million.
Vista Paseo
Nestled in the quiet hills of South Palm Desert, Vista Paseo is a gated boutique community with stunning mountain views and located just moments away from world-famous shopping and dining on El Paseo, as well as multiple hiking trails, lighted public tennis courts, and parks.
Homes range in size from 2,800 to 3,700 sf on 11,000 – 14,000 sf lots. Home prices range $1.2 million to over $1.6 million. HOA is $140 per month.
Whitehawk
Whitehawk is a quiet and secure gated community that offers ultra-convenient access to the I-10 freeway, shopping centers, schools, golfing facilities, restaurants, and more.
The HOA monthly dues are low at approximately $168 per month, with recent home values ranging from around $600,000 to $850,000.
