Desert River Estates Homes for Sale

Desert River Estates Homes for Sale

Welcome to Desert River Estates, an enchanting subdivision nestled in the heart of Indio, California, within Riverside County. This vibrant community offers a unique blend of desert charm and modern living, making it a perfect haven for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a serene lifestyle amidst stunning natural beauty.

Desert River Estates is characterized by its thoughtfully designed homes, each showcasing a harmonious mix of contemporary architecture and traditional desert aesthetics. With a variety of floor plans available, potential homeowners can find the perfect fit for their lifestyle—whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat or a spacious family abode. The homes for sale in this desirable subdivision boast modern amenities, expansive living spaces, and beautifully landscaped yards, perfect for enjoying the warm California sunshine.

The community is ideally located, providing easy access to local attractions and conveniences. Indio is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant events, including the famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Residents of Desert River Estates can enjoy outdoor activities, including hiking, golfing, and exploring nearby parks, all while being just a short drive from the bustling amenities of Palm Springs.

With its welcoming atmosphere and stunning surroundings, Desert River Estates is more than just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle choice. If you're ready to discover your dream home in this idyllic subdivision, explore the homes for sale today and take the first step towards embracing the enchanting desert life!

Newest Desert River Estates Homes for Sale

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 219152801 MLS

Professionally Designed Resort-Style Backyard | Nearly Half-Acre | 4 En Suite Bedrooms | Gated Desert River Estates Few homes offer an outdoor living experience like this. Located behind the gates of Desert River Estates, this beautifully maintained luxury home offers approximately 3,468 square feet with four en-suite bedrooms, a dedicated office, and nearly one-half acre of exceptional privacy. Recently enhanced with a spectacular custom backyard this property delivers a resort-style lifestyle that would be extraordinarily expensive to recreate today. Designed and built by a professional pool builder as his own personal showcase, the custom pool and spa create an unforgettable outdoor experience featuring multiple waterfalls, fire features, tanning shelves, bubblers, a swim-in-place system, and a dedicated heat-pump cooling system that helps maintain comfortable water temperatures during the warmer summer months. Multiple outdoor entertaining spaces, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, putting green, mature date palms and fruit trees, raised garden beds, and a large gated side yard with automatic electric gate access and 220-volt electrical service complete this exceptional outdoor environment. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows fill the home with natural light while showcasing beautiful views of the backyard from many of the main living areas. The spacious great room flows seamlessly into the island kitchen, creating an inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers excellent bedroom separation, with the private primary suite enjoying direct access to the backyard while three additional en suite guest bedrooms provide comfort and privacy for family and guests. Desert River Estates is one of the Coachella Valley's hidden gems, offering gated privacy, low HOA dues, beautifully maintained surroundings, and a convenient location between La Quinta and Indio. Residents enjoy easy access to championship golf, shopping, dining, world-class entertainment, and the nearby Empire Polo Grounds, home to the internationally recognized Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals.

49578 Colorado Street, Indio

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 219152790 MLS

Welcome to an exceptional residence behind the gates of Desert River Estates, where refined desert living meets effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining! This stunning 4-bedroom plus den, currently styled as a 5th bedroom, 3.5- interior baths plus an outside half bath. Home offers an impressive open-concept design with a sweeping great room, high ceilings, custom shutters throughout, inviting stacked stone fireplace that anchors the living space with warmth and elegance, ample storage and a 3-car garage! The chef's kitchen is both stylish and functional, showcasing quartz countertops, expansive island that accommodates seating, stainless steel appliances, and generous space for gathering and entertaining. Spacious primary suite offering a luxurious spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities, a tiled shower, and a stand-alone soaking tub. Designed for resort-style living, the backyard delivers the ultimate desert escape with an expansive pebble-finish saltwater pool and spa, outdoor bathroom and shower for convenience, artificial turf, putting green, and beautifully designed for low maintenance grounds. Set on approximately 1/2 acre, this remarkable property offers privacy, sophistication, and the ideal blend of comfort and luxury in one of the area's most sought-after gated communities. Call today to schedule a tour!

49213 Hohokam River Street, Indio

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 219152684 MLS

Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this Desert River Estates home showcases refreshed living spaces and thoughtful improvements that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The upgraded kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring a stunning Taj Mahal quartzite island, painted cabinetry with updated hardware, and plenty of space for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. The open floor plan flows seamlessly into the main living areas, perfect for both everyday living and hosting family and friends. The home also features interior and exterior audio, enhancing the living and entertaining experience. This spacious home offers 4 bedrooms plus an office/den and 3.5 bathrooms. The large primary suite includes a beautifully appointed bathroom and his-and-hers walk-in closets, combining comfort and functionality. Step outside to a beautifully designed backyard ideal for entertaining, featuring extensive pavers throughout the front and backyard, gas fire pits in both outdoor spaces, and a built-in BBQ station with a stainless grill. Additional highlights include RV parking, an extended driveway, and a 3-car garage with new doors and motors, providing ample space for vehicles, toys, and storage. Recent upgrades include tile and flooring upgrades throughout the home, new baseboards and door trim, fresh interior and exterior paint, remodeled bathrooms, a Taj Mahal quartzite kitchen island, painted cabinetry with updated hardware, new garage doors and motors, and newly landscaped front and backyard. Located in the desirable Desert River Estates, this home is close to shopping, dining, and local amenities, and is within walking distance to the world-famous Coachella Festival grounds. This exceptional property offers luxury, comfort, and the ultimate desert lifestyle.

80262 Amazon Avenue, Indio

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 219152078 MLS

BEST VALUE IN DESERT RIVER ESTATES! OWNED & PAID-FOR SOLAR + BACKUP BATTERY + EV CHARGING! The Sellers truly wish they didn't have to sell! After purchasing a business in Palm Springs, they need to be closer to their new venture, creating an incredible opportunity for the next owner of this exceptional property. Set on over half an acre, this beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom + office, 4-bathroom home offers something increasingly rare: space, privacy, and room to truly enjoy life. You won't feel like you're living on top of your neighbors--or each other. There is room to entertain, relax, play, gather with family and friends, or simply enjoy your own private desert oasis. And one of the home's biggest advantages: OWNED & PAID-FOR SOLAR! Complete with EV charging and backup battery, this is a valuable upgrade that comes with the home--no solar lease to assume. Inside, sophisticated design meets comfortable living with wide-plank flooring, custom carpentry, stained beams, and thoughtful architectural details. The chef's kitchen features quartz countertops and newer appliances. The primary suite offers a spa-style bath with freestanding tub, frameless glass shower, and customized walk-in closet. Additional upgrades include newer HVAC systems, updated plumbing, brand-new garage mini split, fully replaced pool equipment, Flo Logic water monitoring/shutoff, and a Halo water treatment system. The backyard is truly special. Designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment, it features a re-tiled pool, oversized BBQ island, outdoor fireplace, sport court, tot lot, and dramatic landscape lighting. Host a crowd, let the kids play, enjoy dinner outdoors, or find a quiet corner to relax. There is room for everyone--and room to spread out. Located in the desirable gated community of Desert River Estates, just minutes from the Polo Grounds, Coachella, Stagecoach, golf, shopping, dining, and everything the Coachella Valley has to offer. Private. Spacious. Beautifully remodeled. Resort-like. Energy-efficient. Entertainer's dream. This is more than a home--it's a lifestyle and a rare opportunity to own a property where you can truly spread out, make memories, entertain, and enjoy life.

49101 Escalante Street, Indio

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 219145589 MLS

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! This stunning Desert River Estates luxury home is now priced at $1,390,000--a massive $105,000 price improvement! Conveniently located in the La Quinta/Indio Hub just 1 mile from all services and 4 miles to the I-10 freeway. Gated Desert River Estates (HOA only $268/mo.) is a high-end community of beautiful homes on expansive lots, located right across from Rancho La Quinta (where you can apply for an invitational golf membership). Ideally situated deep in the quiet center of the community away from perimeter traffic and main roads, this peaceful estate sits on an expansive 22,216 SF lot with an East-facing backyard, fully enclosed by mature Ficus hedges for total privacy. The spacious Great Room features high ceilings, a gas fireplace, an 85' TV wall, and a wall of windows with sliders leading to a covered Loggia. It is the perfect setup to dine outside and look out at your resort-style, saltwater pool complete with a beach entry, rock waterfall, tanning shelf, and a spa with a spillway. Massive grassy areas on either side of the pool offer plenty of room to build a sports court, an ADU, or host private gatherings. Parking is unmatched with a 70' long double-size driveway that accommodates up to 6 cars, plus a deep 3-car garage with double gates to the backyard. The front elevation is stunning with white stucco walls trimmed in stone. A gated courtyard with a fireplace leads to double front doors and a formal entry. Remodeled in 2023 and recently fully painted inside and out, this home is entirely move-in ready. The interior features updated 2'x3' tile flooring throughout. The kitchen offers dark wood cabinets, modern Quartz counters, upgraded appliances, and an expanded island that seats 5. All bathrooms were fully remodeled with updated cabinets, Taj Mahal quartzite counters, and low-flow toilets. The luxurious primary suite offers a wall of windows with sliders to the backyard, two walk-in closets with combination locks, dual vanities, a standalone tub, and a remodeled 2-person shower. It is thoughtfully separated from the other bedrooms by a den, hallway, and laundry room. Two guest bedrooms share a bathroom, while a third guest suite features its own private bath and walk-in closet. An additional flexible room serves perfectly as a den or exercise room. Seasonal rentals of 29 days or more are permitted. No Open Houses allowed. Shown strictly by appointment only with the listing agent present. Call to schedule your tour.

49374 Gila River Street, Indio

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