Palm Desert
South Palm Desert
The walkable historic core of Palm Desert
About South Palm Desert
The walkable historic core of Palm Desert.
South Palm Desert is the original walkable Palm Desert — character homes near El Paseo, Bighorn, and the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Fast facts
Price range
$795K – $2.5M
Style
Historic · Walkable
City
Palm Desert
Schools near South Palm Desert
School district
Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
Attendance boundaries can change — always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Notable schools
HOA fees & rules
None or minimal ($0 – $150/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
- Most homes have no HOA — owners handle their own exterior
What's close to South Palm Desert
Shopping
- ·El Paseo luxury shopping district
- ·Westfield Palm Desert
- ·The Shops at Palm Desert
Dining
- ·Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
- ·Roy's
- ·Wilma & Frieda
Recreation
- ·Desert Willow public golf
- ·Cahuilla Hills trails
- ·Art on El Paseo walking tours
Available properties
Homes for sale in South Palm Desert
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