Indio
Desert River Estates
Custom estates along the Whitewater River
About Desert River Estates
Custom estates along the Whitewater River.
Desert River Estates is a small Indio community of custom estates along the Whitewater River corridor with larger lots and long views.
Fast facts
Price range
$795K – $1.85M
Style
Estate · Larger Lots
City
Indio
Schools near Desert River Estates
School district
Desert Sands Unified & Coachella Valley Unified (split)
Attendance boundaries can change — always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Notable schools
HOA fees & rules
$600 – $1,800/mo
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
- Guard-gate & patrol
- Community amenities (pool, tennis, fitness)
- Landscape & common-area maintenance
What's close to Desert River Estates
Shopping
- ·Indio Grand Marketplace
- ·Jackson Street corridor
- ·Old Town Indio
Dining
- ·Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
- ·Spotlight 29 Casino
- ·Jackalope Ranch
Recreation
- ·Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
- ·Stagecoach Country Music Festival
- ·Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Available properties
Homes for sale in Desert River Estates
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