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33878 Drifting Sands Circle

Thousand Palms, CA 92276

$375,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area1,507 Sq Ft
Lot size0.13 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Lisa Speights, Broker · Lisa Speights · 818-326-1880 · CRMLS

MLS # SR26197961 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 06:16 UTC

About this property

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom 2 bath home in the highly sought after Tri Palms Estates, a premier 55+ community in Thousand Palms. Situated on a desirable cul-de-sac lot, this approximately 1,507 square foot residence offers a wonderful combination of comfort, style, privacy, and resort-style living. Thoughtfully upgraded inside and out, the home features extensive improvements including re-piped plumbing, newer windows and sliding doors, an upgraded HVAC system, beautiful flooring, and remodeled bathrooms. The remodeled kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, refiinished cabinetry, and a window overlooking the spectacular San Jacinto Mountain views. The spacious primary suite provides a relaxing retreat, while the updated primary bath features granite countertops, a remodeled vanity, a walk in- in shower, and a private water closet. The inviting living areas open to a beautifully landscaped backyard where you can enjoy the mountain scenery and the tranquility of your private setting. Outdoor living is exceptional, with a sparkeling private pool, spacious decking, firepit, and built-in BBQ area-perfect for entertaining friends and enjoying the renowned desert lifestyle. The attached 2 car garage also offers valuable additional storage with built-in shelving and conveinient workspace. As a resident of Tri-Palms Estates, you'll enjoy an active 55+ lifestyle with access to the communities amenities, including golf, swimming, shuffle board, tennis, pickleball, and more. The community's laocation also places you close to shopping, dining, entertainment, and everything the Coachella Valley has to offer. This is more than just a home-it's an opportunity to enjoy a beautifully upgradede residence, private outdoor oasis,mountain views, and resort style living in one of the areas desirable 55+ communities.

Property details

MLS number
SR26197961
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area
1,507 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.13 acres
County
Riverside
Year built
1994
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
24

Building

Year built
1994
Year built source
Assessor
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Entry level
1
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
2

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
3
Main-level bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Oven
Interior features
Ceiling Fans, Granite Counters, Pantry, All Bedrooms Down
Flooring
Tile
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Inside
Accessibility features
Safe Emergency Egress From Home

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking
Garage
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
Private, Association
Exterior features
Fire Pit
Lot features
Cul De Sac
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Average Condition
Property outlook
Mountains, Pool

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Biking, Curbs, Golf, Gutters, Hiking
Association amenities
Golf Course, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$258.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
Additional association fee
$120.00
Additional fee frequency
Annually

Schools reported in the listing

High school district
Riverside Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Della S. Lindley Elementary Palm Springs Unified · Thousand Palms K–5 1.9 mi
Rancho Mirage High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Rancho Mirage 9–12 3.8 mi
James Earl Carter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 3.9 mi
Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 4.4 mi
Cathedral City High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City 9–12 4.5 mi
Nellie N. Coffman Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City 6–8 4.5 mi
Abraham Lincoln Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 4.7 mi
Palm Desert Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert 6–8 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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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$375,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$399,999
MLS-reported previous asking price
$399,999
MLS-reported last price change
2026-10-03 15:53 UTC
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 4, 2026 00:19$375,000
Oct 2, 2026 05:53$399,999

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Thousand Palms

Active residential homes for sale in Thousand Palms, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings22Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$297,50022 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$202.9710 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market922 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction4
Listings with an increase0

4 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-20 07:49 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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