Coachella Valley Real Estate By Kimberley, SFR, HAFA, GREEN
Residential, Equestrian, Land
I Do Real Estate The Same Way I Played Polo – To Win!
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Coachella Valley Properties By Kimberley, SFR, HAFA, GREEN
Residential, Equestrian, Land
I Do Real Estate The Same Way I Played Polo – To Win!

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What sets the City of La Quinta apart?

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The City of La Quinta

La Quinta offers gated and non gated communities.

What sets the City of La Quinta apart?  All the Coachella Valley cities have something special and unique about them.  I live in La Quinta, and chose it specifically for it’s proximity to the more rural East Valley, because of my horses and it’s proximity to both the polo fields and the showgrounds.  If you are looking to buy or sell in the Coachella Valley, give Kim Kelly a call at 760-285-3578.

What sets the City of La Quinta apart from the other Coachella Valley cities for me, is that it’s our youngest city, and also offers a blend of housing choices as well as loads of things to do.  For outdoorsy people, we have great hiking, spectacular mountain and desert views, different golf courses to play, Tennis gardens for tennis and pickleball, and close proximity to motorsports, equestrian sports and private air travel.  When I moved her in the late 80’s, I could drive from Indian Wells to the polo fields in Indio in about 15 minutes!  As we’ve grown, so has traffic and population, but because the East Valley is wide open, it still feels open and welcoming.

La Quinta has become a celebrity haven.  The Reserve and Big Horn have competition with La Quinta’s Madison Club.  Madison Club prices have been zooming up.  This exclusive, private, security intense, golf community is a favorite amongst the elite, including the Hollywood set.  Prices range from approx. 3 mil for Villas, when they come up. to custom homes upward of 30 million.

Interestingly enough, there are still plenty of very affordable living choices, such as the La Quinta Cove, Highland Palms, Desert Club Estates, and condos and smaller homes at many of the golf course communities.  I can find you plenty to look at in  your price point!  Take a tour of this gorgeous, custom fairway home that I listed and sold at Indian Palms CC, (located on the West border of Indio, contiguous to La Quinta), in 30 days.  Give me a call at 760-285-3578.

 

 

 

Happy Holidays from the Coachella Valley

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35 acre date facility

35 acre date production facility for sale in Coachella, 8 million

Happy Holidays from the Coachella Valley! It was a fabulous year last year, and as we head into the new year, let’s continue to enjoy our beautiful Coachella Valley.  If you are looking to head into the new year by buying or selling your Coachella Valley real estate, give local resident and agent, Kim Kelly, a call at 760-285-3578.

The polo season is rock and rolling and the Desert Horse Park is seeing the barns fill up in preparation for the new season of classes!  Seasonal residents have returned to spend the winter in their desert paradise, and people looking to buy here in our Coachella Valley are beginning to arrive.

This beautiful date production facility in Thermal is a rare offering for the 2026 season.  Encompassing approx. 35 acres, located on the corner of Van Buren and 52nd, consisting of 3 separate parcels, with power, a private well, date production facility, two homes and approx. 1100 date trees.  Leja Farms is a family owned and operated facility for luxury dates.  The owners are ready to retire, what an opportunity!  Take a tour of this amazing property, offered for 8 million, including the turnkey date facility. 

 

Thermal Ranch Update

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Thermal Ranch update

Thermal Ranch update

Thermal Ranch update:  The 619 acre equestrian facility, planned for 62nd ave. in the eastern Coachella Valley is rolling along to final approval.  The project offers equestrian facilities, which will bring in seasonal jobs during the horseshow season, along with a hotel, retail spaces and some new infrastructure including a utility substation.  If you are looking to buy  or sell equestrian properties in the Coachella Valley, give local equestrian and realtor, Kim Kelly a call at 760-285-3578.

PROPOSED APPLICATION

The proposed project consists of applications for an Agricultural Foundation General Plan Amendment (GPA No. 230001), Change of Zone (CZ2300003), Tentative Tract Map (TTM38578), and Plot Plans (PPT230005, PPT230006, PPT2400016). The applications seek to establish a Specific Plan on a 619.1 acre area that consists of 223.1 acres for Equestrian Center, 194.3 acres of Very Low Density Residential, 69.5 acres of Medium High Density Residential, 18.3 acres of High Density Residential, 77.2 acres of Commercial Tourist, and 21.4 acres of Commercial Retail.

Overall the Specific Plan proposes a total maximum of 1,362 dwelling units, 320 RV spaces, and 285,000 sq. ft. of commercial building area. The Specific Plan is oriented around an equestrian center with supporting and ancillary residential and commercial uses. The General Plan Amendment is a proposal to establish the Specific Plan within the General Plan and modify the land use designations of the General Plan to match those as proposed by the Specific Plan (SP00401).

Many Thermal residents argue that the benefits don’t outweigh their environmental and health concerns due to runoff fears, more traffic, dust in the air which worsens air quality.

La Quinta is fiscally very sound

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La Quinta has some incredible courses

La Quinta has plenty to do!

La Quinta is fiscally very sound.  The City of La Quinta is celebrating a major financial milestone.  More than 400 cities statewide were evaluated by the California Policy Center’s Local Fiscal Health Dashboard and got a #7 ranking!!  Wow!  Lots going on the city of La Quinta.  Local resident and agent, Kim Kelly 760-285-3578.

La Quinta offers some unique things that I really love about living here.  You’ve got great hiking and biking all over, especially around the cove.  Fritz Burns Park has tennis, pickleball, a great lap pool, and easy access to old town La Quinta.  44 years young, La Quinta will have a birthday celebration this year.  There are some new eateries, Chick-fil-a, The Golf Bar, Kitchen Ten Eleven, and there’s also the Sports Warehouse for tennis enthusiasts.

The City of La Quinta is also offering a refreshed identity for both residents and the city.  The City is investing in key improvements in several areas, including the Fritz Burns Park Improvement Project.  There will be increased shade and new amenities including..

• Plaza and promenade with public art, seating and shade
• Expanded playground with new equipment, lighting and drinking fountains
• New restroom building
• Modified parking lot with added shade
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• A new water playground with an activity pool
• Expanded pool deck with additional seating and shade

Construction is underway, with an estimated project cost of $6.9 million.

Take a tour of this La Quinta Cove home that I just SOLD!  Typical of the La Quinta Cove with it’s Spanish style Santa Fe home..

 

 

 

SOLD! 4 acre estate in Bermuda Dunes

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SOLD! Multi acre estate in Bermuda Dunes, CA.

SOLD!  4 acre estate in Bermuda Dunes.  This rare and unique property consists of 4 acres, tucked away with other large estate properties just off of Washington.  Custom ranch style pool home, with 6 stalls a tack room, and fabulous views.  If you are looking to buy or sell in the Coachella Valley, give local resident and agent of 25 years, Kim Kelly a call at 760-285-3578.

Listed for $2,399,000, we closed at $2,200,000.  The new buyers have big plans to continue improvements and development of this property.  Entry is just off of  Washington St., and approx. 1 mile from the BNP Tennis grounds.   It is hard to find custom homes in good condition, that have some land with them!  This one is a diamond in the rough in that there is future updating of course, but the current sellers had taken great care and done their own updating when they bought the property about 11 years ago.  A greatly loved property like this is now in the hands of the lucky buyers who hopefully will love it as much as it’s other 2 past owners have..take the tour here. 

Coachella Valley Real Estate Price Changes

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coachella valley real estate update

Coachella Valley real estate changes

Coachella Valley real estate price changes:  City by city here in the Coachella Valley, prices have dropped, and though the pace of decline has slowed, this steady cooling has changed the desert’s real estate market.  If you are looking to buy or sell in the Coachella Valley, call local agent, Kim Kelly at 760-285-3578.

(Following stats courtesy of Desert Housing Report from GPSR Research)

  • In general for the region, the median price for a detached home in the Coachella Valley, in October 2025 was $625,000, down 1.6% from the same time last year.
  • La Quinta:  Down 3.4% from last year.
  • Coachella:  Down 2.3% from last year
  • Indio:  Down 1.8% from last year.
  • Palm Desert:  Down 1.6% from last year
  • Rancho Mirage:  Down .9% from last year
  • Cathedral City:  Down 2.2% from last year
  • Palm Springs:  Down 4% from last year
  • Bermuda Dunes:  Down 8% from last year
  • Indian Wells:  Down 7.4% from last year, largest drop of any city
  • Desert Hot Springs:  Down 3.5% from last year

Take a tour of this amazing 4 acre estate property in Bermuda Dunes:  $2,399,000

 

La Quinta’s SilverRock has been SOLD again!

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La Quinta’s Silverrock has been SOLD again!

La Quinta’s SilverRock has been SOLD again!  This poor place, so spectacular in it’s location, views, nearness to Old Town, the golf course is gorgeous..good grief, it’s just been one thing after another, but it appears it’s SOLD again!  Us locals sure do hope it’s finally found it’s owner that is actually going to develop and finish it!  Local resident and agent, Kim Kelly at 760-285-3578.

After years of delays and legal stuff, SilverRock may soon have new life!  Woohoo!  A bankruptcy judge approved a $65 million sale of the property to Turnbridge Equities. (Desert Sun Newspaper)

I’ve lived in La Quinta for over 25 years, and every time I drive by it, or stop to hit golf balls,  or play a round with friends, I keep hoping that this time it’s for real.  The long delayed project to bring another luxury resort to La Quinta has been stuck in bankruptcy court since August 2024.  The previous owner, SilverRock Development Company filed for bankruptcy.  That project had been going on since 2014.  I stopped in years ago to check it out for clients and met with the developer, Mr. Green.  When he told me the proposed price points and HOA’s, I had a bad feeling.  Hideaway, the Tradition, Mountain View and PGA are all well established golf resorts and SilverRock has to be competitive with their pricing to get people in.  Anyway, here’s to hoping it gets rolling!!

 

Buyers Prepare!

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Coachella valley real estate

Buyers prepare thoroughly BEFORE you write an offer!

Buyers Prepare!  If you are looking to buy a property here in the Coachella Valley, or anywhere, there are some preparations any buyer needs to make.  Don’t jump into an enormous purchase such as a new property without preparing yourself thoroughly.  If you are looking to buy or sell in the Coachella Valley, give Kim Kelly a call at 760-285-3578.

BUYERS PREPARE!

  1.  Know your Realtor:  I’ve been a realtor for 25 years.  If I am interested in properties in a different city or County, I reach out to an area professional.  Contrary to what many people think, real estate is not an easy profession.  Interview several experienced realtors, or take a referral from another buyer in that area who was very happy with the realtor they worked with.  Do NOT try to save yourself a little money by using your niece who just got her license.
  2. Be firm in your consensus regarding what is important in your new property.  If you are a single buyer, or if you are working with a group or family, all of you need to be on the same page.  Create your list of “must haves”.  Then create your list of “preferred, but can live without.”  Don’t give up your must haves.  You will never be happy if you do.
  3. Honor your budget:  Be prepared to walk away if you cannot stay within your buying budget.  It is never worth allowing yourself or your group to be talked into, or sold into a property that is above what you can comfortably purchase.  Set your cap, stick to it, and walk away if the sellers won’t work with you.

Take a look at what may be the BEST land value in the Coachella Valley at this time.  Located on the corner of Monroe and Avenue 62, this organic 9.77 acre date farm is in the path of growth and has stunning mountain views!  Offered for just $795,000.

Coachella Polo grounds update

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Polo grounds updates

Polo grounds updates as we head into the season

Coachella polo grounds update:  I just thought I’d let everyone know what’s happening on and around the polo fields in Indio, CA.  The Eldorado Polo Club has opened a month earlier than usual and the stables are beginning to fill up.  Local tournaments will be played November this season, and then the normal league play will begin in January and go through to April 1.  If you are looking to buy or sell in the Coachella Valley, give local resident/agent Kim Kelly a call at 760-285-3578.

The Cantina is open for business at the Eldorado Polo Club.  A fun place to eat, and maybe catch some games or just players, while enjoying the spectacular views offered from the dining patio.

Around the polo fields, the modern housing community of Bravo is building out it’s new 10 acre site with 14 luxury homes being offered as short term vacation rental properties.  Looking like a projected completion date of 2027.  Better yet, the Desert Rodeo is returning in April!  After a stellar first Rodeo last April, they’re back!

The Desert Rodeo will be held from April 24-26, and tickets are on sale now.  Head to the website above to get your tickets now.  The event founders, Brett Lazar, Cassie DiLaura, Traci and Carleton Brooks and Carrie and David Isen, have added events, enlarged the entertainment area, and are teaming up with some big hitters to make the Zenda Production extra special!!  Take a tour of this amazing 35 acre facility that is listed for sale just down the road from the Desert Rodeo and Coachella festival grounds.

 

Turnkey Date Facility For Sale

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35 acre date facility

35 acre date production facility for sale in Coachella, 8 million

Turnkey Date Facility for sale:  35+ acre date facility for sale in Coachella, CA. 8 million.  This property is located on the hard signalized corner of Van Buren/Ave. 52 in Coachella.  Now offered turnkey per the sellers inventory list, so you can get right to date producing!  If you are looking to buy or sell land or investment land or equestrian properties here in the Coachella valley, give Kim Kelly a call at 760-285-3578.  

The photo is actually only a picture of the 9 acre actual date production facility in the middle of the three parcels that make up the entire 35 acres.  There are two homes, the one in the photo has a pool, and there are approx. 900+ date trees, mostly Deglet, but some Medjool’s and Barhi’s also.  This date farm is known for it’s luxury dates, and it’s clean and organized production facility.

The entire farm, trees, and date production facility is offered for 8 million.  In the path of growth, and also the Opportunity Zone, there is already fabulous zoning in place for future development.  The corner 8 acre parcel is zoned Commercial.  The middle approx 9 acres is half commercial and half RM, medium residential, and the 19 acres at the south side is zoned RM also.  Take a tour and call me for your personal showing!

 

 

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