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02 Karen Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

$24,900,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,969,600 Status: Active
Current Price: $24,900,000 List Date: 10/10/2025 Last Modified: 7/12/2026

Description

AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR LONG-TERM LAND LEASE. Sunset Ridge offers a rare approved Specific Plan on approximately 160 Acres located within 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 sq. ft. lots, however, the zoning allows up to 5DU/acre which could yield as many as 800± potential units (Buyer to Verify). This opportunity is ideal for a build-for-rent developer, homebuilder, or savvy investor interested in a rare land-banking opportunity to acquire one of the largest developable parcels in the entire Coachella Valley. With panoramic views and close proximity to both downtown Palm Springs and the I-10 freeway, significant home price premiums or rents are expected. Opportunity Highlights: The property consists of 160 Acres with breathtaking panoramic views. The 'Sunset Ridge Specific Plan' is approved and valid, with zoning for up to 800± potential lots (5 dwelling units per acre), and previously had an expired Tentative Tract Map for 499 homes, ranging in size from 5,500 square feet to 16,000 square feet. All necessary reports are available for review for the above current and previous approvals. Sunset Ridge is officially recognized by the City of Desert Hot Springs in its 2021-2029 Housing Element (p. D-8) in connection with its state-mandated housing quotas, potentially reducing any political or entitlement risks. The property is also immediately adjacent to Skyborne, a massive residential community with actively-selling homebuilder (Lennar). The location is approximately a 15-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs and approximately a 5-minute drive to I-10 Freeway. The property is on a paved road with all utilities (Buyer to Verify), and a recently-built fire station in place. The property was last appraised (in 2005) for $27,500,000. The option to pursue a long-term ground lease allows a developer or investor to acquire a trophy residentially-zoned property for a minimal initial cash outlay. Owner wants to close by end of year, and will look at all offers.

More Information MLS# 219132097

Listing, Location and Property Info

Entry Date: 2025-06-29 Land Type: Fee

General Property Information

Pool: No Lot Acres: 160 Lot Size: 6969600 Lot Size Source: Assessor Cross Streets: Karen Avenue & Mission Lakes Blvd.

Tax Info

Tax Mello Roos: Unknown

Property Info

View: Yes Senior Community: No Gated Community: No

Sale Type

Standard: 1

Listing Terms

Other: 1

View Type

Hills: 1 Mountain(s): 1 Panoramic: 1

Disclosures

None: 1

Sewer

Unknown: 1

HOA Information

Association: No

Land Lease Type

Fee Simple: 1

Listing Location and Property Info

APN: 664020001 Status: Active Listing Date: 2025-06-29 Original List Price: 24900000 List Price: $24,900,000 Current Price: $24,900,000 Street #: 02 Street Name: Karen Avenue County: Riverside State: CA Zip Code: 92240 Area: 340 - Desert Hot Springs Country: US

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-10-10

Property Features

Sale Type: Standard Listing Terms: Other View Type: Hills; Mountain(s); Panoramic Disclosures: None Sewer: Unknown Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office: The Hoffman Company
Listing Agent: Erik Christianson
Last Updated: July - 12 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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