18 Cahuilla Hills Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Listing broker / agent: SolCal Properties · Kristina Voelk · CRMLS
MLS # 26636383PS · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 16:00 UTC
About this property
Perched high in the coveted Cahuilla Hills of South Palm Springs, 18 Cahuilla Hills Drive offers a rare blend of privacy, elevation, and breathtaking desert vistas. Walled, gated, and set against the dramatic San Jacinto Mountains, this hillside residence captures sweeping views of the valley, city lights, and iconic Palm Springs sunsets.Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home features expansive living spaces filled with natural light, thoughtfully oriented to maximize views and connection to the surrounding landscape. Generous glass elements, open sightlines, and a functional floor plan create an effortless flow ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The outdoor spaces are equally compelling, perfect for relaxing poolside, hosting sunset gatherings, or simply enjoying the tranquility and exclusivity that define Palm Springs living. Whether used as a full-time residence, second home, or desert retreat, this property delivers the elevated Palm Springs lifestyle buyers seek. Just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, world-class dining, shopping, golf, and hiking trails, offering the best of both worlds: serene hillside living with convenient downtown access.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26636383PS
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 4 Baths
- Living area
- 3,254 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.4 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1996
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 267
Building
- Year built
- 1996
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One, Multi Split
- Foundation
- Slab
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Den, Entry Foyer, Living Room, Office, Other
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Walk In Closets
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Den, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Door Multi, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Gunite, Heated, Private
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Canyon, Mountains
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cahuilla Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Desert Learning Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–12 | 2.5 mi |
| Palm Springs High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | 9–12 | 2.6 mi |
| Cielo Vista Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–8 | 3.2 mi |
| Katherine Finchy Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–5 | 3.5 mi |
| Raymond Cree Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | 6–8 | 4.0 mi |
| Agua Caliente Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | K–5 | 4.2 mi |
| Vista del Monte Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs | K–5 | 4.7 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,995,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:40 | $1,995,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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