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.
Property Details
Price:
$24,900,000
MLS #:
219132097DA
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Land
Neighborhood:
340deserthotsprings
Listed Date:
Oct 10, 2025
Lot Size:
6,969,600 sqft / 160.00 acres (approx)
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- Address2 Karen Avenue Desert Hot Springs CA
- SubdivisionNot Applicable-1
- CityDesert Hot Springs
- CountyRiverside
- Zip Code92240
Subdivisions in Desert Hot Springs
- Cornerstone
- Desert View Estates
- Desert View Estates 34004
- Desert View Estates II
- Desert Willow
- Desert Willow 34006
- Hacienda Heights
- Hacienda Heights 34010
- Hidden Springs 34011
- Lt Mor Undev. 3
- Mission Lakes
- Mission Lakes 34101
- Mountain View Country Estates
- Mountain View Country Estates 34014
- N Hills Estates 34015
- Olympus 34017
- Rancho Del Oro 34024
- Skyborne
- Skyborne 34020
- Skys Haven
- Vista Del Valle
- Vista Del Valle 34022
- Vista Hacienda
- Vista Montana
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Land in Desert Hot Springs as of Jul 27, 2026
242
Land Listed
196
Avg DOM
$473,629
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Not Applicable-1 subdivision, 2 Karen Avenue Desert Hot Springs CA is a Land for sale in Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240. It is listed for $24,900,000 and features 160 acres.
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