There are many beautiful gated and non-gated non-golf course communities in Palm Springs which have low HOAs. Gated communities that are not golf course related can afford lower monthly maintenance fees and are the choice of many year round and seasonal desert residents.
Below is a list of non-golf course communities in Palm Springs. To see all non-golf communities in the area, just choose your City here: Palm Springs, Bermuda Dunes, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta or Indio.
- Althea: A small exclusive gated community of just 12 homes built in 2003. These private luxury homes are situated on large spacious lots and are conveniently located South La Quinta, close to golf courses, Hwy. 111 and its shops & restaurants, polo fields, Old Town and more.
- Andreas Hills: Known as the “Bel-Air of Palm Springs,” this exclusive address on the south end of Palm Springs near Indian Canyons has spectacular views and no HOAs. Recent home prices range from approx. $600,000 to $4,000,000.
- Araby Cove: Nestled in a private cove in South Palm Springs, this idyllic artsy little neighborhood of just a few dozen homes is full of curving streets that meander up the hillside. Recent home prices range from approx. $325,000 to $1,000,000.
- Artisan: This gated community in Rancho Mirage, offers 44 contemporary homes built by Ministrelli. Prices range from approx. $1 mil – $2 mil.
- Bella Clancy: Located in Rancho Mirage, the gated enclave offers six authentic Tuscan style Villa styles. Home Values of approx. 2 mil
- Brava: Beautiful Tuscan style condo development, richly appointed inside and out – and conveniently located next to shopping, in the heart of Palm Desert; three floor plans ranging in size from 1,849 to 2,201 with 3 bedrooms and 2 or 3 baths; low HOA of $249/mo. and recent prices ranging from approx. $275,000 to $350,000.
- Cahuilla Hills: Centrally located in Palm Desert, off of Hwy. 74, this is a unique, equestrian friendly hillside community. Homes sit on 1 acre to approx. 10 acres and prices range from approx. $350,000 – $2 mil.
- Chino Canyon: This charming low density community located on a broad sweeping hillside near the Aerial Tramway offers large sweeping views, privacy and a natural beauty all its own. Recent home prices range from approx. $300,000 – $600,000.
- Clancy Estates: Located on prestigious Clancy Ln., in Rancho Mirage, are these beautiful, custom, unique homes ranging in price from $900,000 – $4.3 mil.
- Clancy Lane: This tree lined street in central Rancho Mirage offers custom homes ranging from approx. $800,000 – $3 mil. Residents may use the Clancy Lane Riding Stable for boarding their horses or taking lessons.
- Colony Cove at Indian Wells: This lovely, gated community off of Fred Waring has only 92 single family homes ranging from approx. $400,000 – $525,000.
- Deepwell Estates: Located in a most desirable wind free area of South Palm Springs, this established neighborhood features larger homes built from the 1930s to the 1950s in a variety of architectural styles. Recent home prices range from approx. $265,000 to $1,400,000.
- Deep Canyon Tennis Club: Guard-gated tennis community located minutes from El Paseo in South Palm Desert; spectacular mountain views and active tennis and social climate, 12 tennis courts, 12 swimming pools, 4 spas, 2 pickle ball courts, putting green and more. Recent HOAs from about $385 to $503, recent prices from approx. $115,000 to $250,000.
- Desert Falls Country Club: Often referred to as “the friendliest club in the desert”, is a large club comprising approx. 1,100 Homes. Condos, town homes and luxury estates can be found at Desert Falls Country Club. The Club is semi-private (pay as you play), and golf membership is $13,000 with dues of approx. $1,530/month.
- Desert River Estates: Located off of Avenue 49 in West Indio, Lennar’s luxury division built these semi-custom homes on large lots. Prices range from $350,000 – $700,000.
- Dominion: Semi-custom contemporary homes on large lots in gated community with distinctive architectural design. Built in 2004, is ideally located across from Eisenhower and minutes from Pavilions and The River; HOAs of $275, home prices of approx. $900,000.
- Estacio: This gated community of Lennar built single family homes is a great buy! Newer and available from approx. $145,000 – $350,000.
- Haciendas: The Haciendas in La Quinta are adjacent to the La Quinta Hotel & Spa. Single family homes, Spanish in style, prices range from $350,000 – $800,000.
- Hidden Canyon: Entry is off of Eisenhower in La Quinta for this Trans West built gated community. Nestled against the Foothills, single family homes range from approx. $399,000 – $850,000.
- Hidden Palms: Right in the heart of Palm Desert, this guard-gated enclave of two and three bedroom condo homes is resort style living at its best. Perfect for starter, vacation or investment properties, with low HOAs of $385 and prices of approx. $155,000 to $340,000.
- Historic Tennis Club: An older neighborhood steeped in Palm Springs charm, the Tennis Club is tucked against, and sometimes up on the hillside with its eclectic mix of inviting residences and close proximity to downtown. Recent home prices range from approx. $675,000 to $1,300,000.
- Ivy League Estates: Affordable Mediterranean themed community is gated, well established and ideally located in central Rancho Mirage. HOAs of $265 are low because of simplicity in amenities, 5 minutes to The River, prices $650,000 to $950,000.
- La Cantera: Off of 52nd ave. in La Quinta, this gated Tuscan style community offers single and two story homes. Prices range from $375,000 – $850,000.
- La Quinta Cove: Nestled along the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, this eclectic neighborhood offers smashing buys. Single Family homes range from approx. $80,000 for fixers to approx. $850,000.
- La Quinta Polo Estates: This gated neighborhood in La Quinta across from the Eldorado Polo Club offers 2 acre parcels with custom homes zoned equestrian. Prices range from approx. $800,000 – $3.5 mil.
- Lake La Quinta: A beautiful lake community in La Quinta with catch and release fishing and electric boating, single family homes range from approx. $400,000 – $700,000.
- Lake Mirage Racquet Club: Located close to The River, Bristol Farms and Eisenhower Medical Center and more, this water-themed gated community offers the ambiance of living on the water,11 championship tennis courts and much more. HOAs are $660/mo.(including unlimited tennis) and prices range from approx. $170,000 to $515,000.
- Laguna De La Paz: Near the La Quinta Hotel and Spa, is this gated community oriented around a lake. Condos and Single family homes range from $225,000 – $550,000.
- Legacy Villas: Next to the La Quinta Hotel and spa and offering hotel concierge services, this newer community of “lock and leave” attached and detached homes range from approx. $199,000 – $400,000 in price.
- Little Tuscany: Re-emerging as a much sought after neighborhood, Little Tuscany is known for the serene beauty of its natural surroundings, quiet narrow streets and magnificent elevated views. Homes built in the 40s meet up with modern architecture here. Recent home prices range from approx. $590,000 to $1,900,000.
- Magnesia Falls Cove: Charming non-gated community of homes in Rancho Mirage dating from present day back to the 50s, spectacular mountain views and close to hiking, within walking distance of The River, Rancho Las Palmas and more; HOA of only $25/yr., recent prices from approx. $175,000 to $780,000.
- Mirada Estates: Sitting high above the desert floor in Palm Desert, these custom villas are large and commanding in presence. Tuscan in architectural style, prices range from 3 mil – 6 mil.
- Mission Ranch: Equestrian oriented, high end custom designed luxury estates in a range of architectural styles, 2 night lit tennis courts, 3 acre common park, over-sized lots offering the ultimate desert lifestyle, 10 minutes from The River and Eisenhower Medical Center; HOAs of $543, prices range from $1,200,000 to $5,000,000.
- Mission Shores: Gated lakeside community located in the heart of Rancho Mirage; 212 semi-custom homes are offered in 3 distinct collections and in 3 different architectural styles; low HOAs of $290/mo. and home prices from approx. $238,000 to $600,000.
- Monte Sereno Estates: This private enclave of custom homes in Indian Wells, is located within the guard gated Mountain Cove Community. Two gates for added privacy, homes range from 1.2 mil to 4.2 mil.
- Montage at Santa Rosa: Located on Ave.49 in West Indio, this GHA built, gated community is very Tuscan and gorgeous. Single family homes ranging from $350,000 – $650,000.
- Montecito: These homes offer the finest Desert Lifestyle in north Palm Desert, guard-gated community with homes on large lots, adjacent to Desert Willow Golf Course and close to many other amenities, low HOAs of only $160, prices from $375,000 to $865,000.
- Montelena: Montelena at Indian Wells is a new community of single family homes in centrally located Indian Wells. Home prices range from approx. $499,000 – $625,000.
- Monterra: Located behind impressive gates manned 24 hours a day, this gem of a community sits high up in South Palm Desert, 5 minutes from El Paseo. Comprised of 95 residences on estate-size lots, Monterra is a highly sought after address. HOAs are only $238 and recent prices range from approx. $$660,000 to $760,000.
- Mountain Cove at Indian Wells: This ideally located guard gated community in Indian Wells is adjacent to the Indian Wells Country Club. Condos start at approx. $80,000 and single family homes start at approx. $300,000.
- Old Las Palmas: Many of Palm Springs’ largest and oldest states can be found here, located between downtown and the mountains. It has a rich history with the Hollywood era and served as playground for the stars. Recent home prices range from approx. $600,000 to $2,200,000.
- Painted Cove: This gated community of well-built Ministrelli homes is across from the La Quinta Fairways. Single Family homes start at approx. $600,000 – $900,000.
- Palm Desert Tennis Club: Best kept tennis secret in the Coachella Valley, this great gated 100 unit condo community located high up in South Palm Desert has much to offer – You Own The Land, spectacular mountain and down valley views, active tennis & social clubs, 8 night lit tennis courts, minutes away from El Paseo; HOA of $500 includes tennis & social memberships, prices from approx. $205,000 to $325,000.
- Palmilla: RJT homes built this newer, contemporary, award winning community of lake side homes. Ranging in price from approx $350,000 – $1.3 mil.
- Parc Andreas: This private gated community in the tranquil Indian Canyons area of South Palm Springs offers luxurious homes built in the 1980s on large lots in desert contemporary style boasting outstanding views and many recreational opportunities. Recent home prices range from approx. $520,000 to $2,500,000.
- Park Mirage: Highly sought after gated Mediterranean style community central to everything in Rancho Mirage, 25 homes built in mid to late 80s, dog and children friendly as is oriented around a central park area; HOAs are $370, prices from approx. $350,000 to $450,000.
- Rancho Santana: Opened in 2007, 202 homes total at build out. HOA of approx. $186/month. Community park, walking trails, bocce ball court. Located on Avenue 52/Monroe, adjacent to the Madison Club. $800,000 – $2.2 mil.
- Regency Estates: Ideally located in north Palm Desert, this gated enclave of 92 single-family one and two story homes on over-sized lots is close to many amenities; HOAs are low at $165, recent home values from approx. $265,000 to approx. $530,000.
- Regency Palms: Built in the late 80s by noted developer Peter Solomon, this small gated neighborhood has convenient north Palm Desert location, beautiful California Bungalow style homes on large spacious lots. Low HOA of $175, recent home values of approx. $240,000 to $355,000.
- Rimcrest Condos: An iconic Mid-Century development of 48 cantilevered units built onto the hillside beneath the much pricier Southridge real estate, Rimcrest offers endless valley views from its 1600sf floor plans. Recent condo prices range from approx. $140,000 to $200,000.
- Ruth Hardy Park: Located in the heart of Palm Springs, adjacent to the iconic Movie Colony and surrounding a picturesque park, these charming homes range in size from small quaint ranches to walled estates built from the 1930s to 2004. Recent home prices range from approx. $570,000 to $1,400,000.
- Sandpiper: Located on Palm Desert’s fashionable El Paseo, these mid-century modern condos are not only historic landmarks, but also offer hiking and biking across the street in the Santa Rosa Mountains, swimming pools, putting greens, shuffleboard, lush greenbelts and more. HOAs range from approx. $375 to $700 and prices range from approx. $145,000 to $500,000.
- Santo Tomas: Exclusive gated community in the heart of Rancho Mirage featuring 152 Tuscan-style villas centered around a 9-acre lake; resort style living at its best with low HOAs of $200/mo.; recent home prices of approx. $315,000 to $1,000,000.
- Silver Spur Ranch: Fantastic hillside community built in 50s and 60s, once home to Bing Crosby; is close The Living Desert, El Paseo, Washington Charter school, etc. Non-gated, well known for its eclectic mix of mid-century moderns, upscale bungalows , million dollar estates and fantastic remodels; HOAs $100/mo., prices from $200,000 to $1,200,000.
- Smoke Tree Ranch: This private, out of view guard-gated community is considered to be the “Crown Jewel” of Palm Springs. With 93 luxury residences set on a 300 acre ranch, you will find a relaxed casual and rustic lifestyle in a pristine desert setting. Recent home prices range from approx. $1,300,000 to $3,000,000.
- Southridge: Set high above the desert floor behind a guarded gate, this prestigious and exclusive enclave of luxurious and unique residences has played home to Hollywood celebrities like Bob Hope since the 60s and 70s. It also plays home to some of the world’s most significant architecture. Recent home prices range from approx. $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
- St. Augustine: Beautiful gated community in Rancho Mirage, close to Mission Hills Country Club, features lush 7.5 acre greenbelt area, minutes away from major shopping, entertainment and health facilities. HOAs low at $255/mo., recent home prices from $400,000 to $890,000.
- Sterling Estates: Located in the Tamarisk Country Club area of Palm Desert, this gated community of contemporary homes on estate sized lots is spectacular. Home prices range from $800,000 – $1.1 mil.
- Talante: This lovely, newer, gated community of Mediterranean style homes on large lots offers single family homes from $500,000 – $800,000.
- The Estancias: Part of the Rancho La Quinta Club luxury division, these single family homes range from approx. $650,000 – $1.3 mil.
- The Mesa: Just south of downtown Palm Springs, The Mesa is a charming historic hillside community with a European flair. A favorite of celebrities, these homes offer dramatic settings and breathtaking views. Recent home prices range from approx. $400,000 to $5,000,000.
- The Movie Colony: Named after all of the movie stars and directors who owned here, this iconic neighborhood rich in history is located adjacent to downtown Palm Springs. Its large walled estates, bungalows and cottages were built in the 1920s through the 40s and once served as Hollywood’s desert playground. Recent home prices range from approx. $525,000 to $2,250,000.
- The Orchard: This gated community built by Family Development offers single and two story single family homes with prices ranging from approx. $300,000 – $600,000.
- The Renaissance: Premier estates in one of the valley’s top guard-gated enclaves; homes averaging 6,000sf on estate-sized lots big enough to accommodate private tennis court; in the heart of Rancho Mirage within walking distance to The River; HOAs of $574, recent home prices from approx. $1,800,000 to 3,000,000.
- Thunderbird Heights: One of Rancho Mirages’ oldest and most distinguished communities, this gated, hillside community next to Thunderbird Country Club offers homes ranging from approx. $500,000 – $8 mil.
- Tierra Vista: Gated luxury single family community of 96 custom homes on one-third acre lots, all with spectacular views; located in the heart of the Country Club area of Palm Desert; Super low HOAs of $125/mo, prices from approx. $535,000 to $650,000.
- Tuscany: Stylish gated community in north Rancho Mirage with low HOAs, heated community pool & spa, playground and ample greenbelts; HOAs run about $144/mo. and recent home values range from approx. $235,000 to $450,000.
- Twin Palms: This Mid-Century neighborhood was built mostly in the 1950s – 60s and is located in a currently thriving area of South Palm Springs near Ace Hotel and Koffi. Soaring butterfly and pitched roof-lines define these family oriented homes. Recent home prices range from approx. $350,000 to $1,200,000.
- Veneto: Offering Old World Charm in the heart of Rancho Mirage, this exclusive guard-gated community of Villas (condos) and Palazzos (homes) is historically detailed with modern day amenities; recent HOAs are from $534 to $759/mo., prices range from $850,000 to $2,400,000.
- Venezia: Prestigious gated community with wonderful curb appeal built in distinctive Tuscan stucco and stone style, located in north Palm Desert close to many amenities; low HOA approx. $140/mo., recent home values from approx. $400,000 to approx. $600,000.
- Versailles: Lovely gated community located in Northern Rancho Mirage, just off of Gerald Ford Dr. This community offers sports courts and Tennis, and lovely walking areas. Homes were built by Peter Solomon between 2004-2006, and HOA’s are reasonable at $180/month.
- Victoria Falls: Located in North Rancho Mirage, is a gated community of single family residences from approx. 2200 sf – approx. 5700 sf. Built between 2000 and 2004 by Peter Solomon, HOA’s are reasonable at $218/month.
- Villaggio on Sinatra: Located in the heart of Rancho Mirage close to several prestigious country clubs, this sophisticated community is comprised of estate-sized homes on larger landscaped lots with private pools; HOAs are low at $190 and prices range from $1,350,000 to $2,500,000.
- Villas of Mirada: Luxury gated development of 46 Mediterranean inspired homes located high above the desert in Rancho Mirage. Quality craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look; minutes away from shopping, restaurants, entertainment. HOAs are $434/mo.; recent prices from $975,000 to $2,300,000.
- Vista Las Palmas: Tucked between Old Las Palmas and the mountains, this community once known as the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” was developed mostly in the 1950s and 60s, boasting unique styles of Mid-Century architecture. Many Hollywood stars owned here, enjoying close proximity to downtown. Recent home prices range from approx. $750,000 to $2,000,000.
- Vista Paseo: Private and quiet exclusive gated community nestled in quiet hills of South Palm Desert; world famous El Paseo shopping boulevard within walking distance, as are multiple hiking trails and public tennis courts. Low HOAs of $90/mo., prices from approx. $375,000 to $570,000.
- Waterford: Upscale distinctive guard-gated enclave of 61 custom luxury homes on estate-sized lots; sizes from approx. 4,700 to over 5,500sf; recent HOAs approx. $580, recent home prices from approx. $1,600,000 to $2,600,000.
- Whitehawk: Quiet gated community with wonderful proximity to I-10 freeway, nearby Country Clubs, schools, shopping, restaurants, Freedom Park and more; low HOA of $110/mo., recent home values from approx. $190,000 to $450,000
