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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: 12/28/2025

Description

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.

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: December - 28 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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