66657 San Rafael
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Listing broker / agent: IRN Realty · Bill Ung · 626-278-3373 · CRMLS
MLS # AR26123354 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 19:22 UTC
About this property
Welcome to this beautifully appointed 2006 Santa Fe–style home in North Desert Hot Springs, offering 2,318 square feet of single-level living with soaring ceilings and an open, sun-filled layout. The heart of the home is a stunning great room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace, framed by a wall of sliders that capture the dramatic mountain backdrop and lead out to the patio. The open-concept kitchen impresses with granite counters, stainless appliances, a center island, and breakfast bar seating that flows effortlessly into the living and dining spaces, built for gathering and entertaining. Four spacious bedrooms include a serene primary suite with its own mountain-view slider and a spa-inspired bath featuring a soaking tub and dual vanity, while the additional bedrooms offer flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. Tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring, central heat and air, ceiling fans throughout, and an attached two-car garage round out the comfort and quality. Offered turnkey with a proven track record as a vacation rental, this is a rare opportunity just minutes from Mission Lakes, the area's celebrated mineral spas, and an easy drive to Palm Springs. Set on a generous 0.20-acre lot with room to add a pool, this is elevated desert living ready for its next owner. Buyer to verify short-term rental permit eligibility with the City of Desert Hot Springs. Furniture available for purchase on a separate bill of sale.
Property details
- MLS number
- AR26123354
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 2,318 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 2006
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 32
Building
- Year built
- 2006
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 4
- Main-level bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, High Efficiency
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Sprinkler System
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Mountainous
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Palm Springs Unified
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Painted Hills Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 6–8 | 1.2 mi |
| Cabot Yerxa Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Desert Hot Springs High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 9–12 | 1.3 mi |
| Desert Springs Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 6–8 | 2.0 mi |
| Two Bunch Palms Elementary Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| Bubbling Wells Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 2.6 mi |
| Julius Corsini Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 2.7 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
- $479,950
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $499,950
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $499,950
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-07-06 21:16 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:25 | $479,950 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Desert Hot Springs
Active residential homes for sale in Desert Hot Springs, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
48 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 19:44 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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