Palm Desert
The Ridge
Hillside custom estates above Palm Desert
About The Ridge
Hillside custom estates above Palm Desert.
The Ridge is a quiet hillside enclave known for custom contemporary estates, long view corridors, and exceptional privacy on generous lots.
Fast facts
Price range
$1.2M – $4.5M
Style
Hillside · Custom Estate · Gated
City
Palm Desert
Schools near The Ridge
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
$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 The Ridge
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 The Ridge
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