Recently Viewed Properties
See This Home
Save This Listing
Close

View All Photos

$948,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Partial Baths
  • 2,378 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 11 days ago

Next open house:

Open House: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday 1/17 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

48485 Prairie Drive,Palm Desert, CA 92260

48485 Prairie DrivePalm DesertCA92260

Get directions

View more dates

Join us at 48485 Prairie Drive on:

  • Open House: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Sunday 1/18 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    48485 Prairie Drive,Palm Desert, CA 92260
    48485 Prairie DrivePalm DesertCA92260
See This Home
Save This Home
See This Home
Save This Home
NEW YEAR / NEW PRICE! This is a unique home close to The Living Desert Zoo and El Paseo. Built in 1964 by Bob White, it's nestled on a spacious corner lot in the coveted Mesa View area of South Palm Desert. Enjoy mountain views, not unsightly power lines. This architecturally unique home is a Palm Desert gem for lovers of classic modern design. Inside, enjoy 2 living and dining spaces on both sides of the galley kitchen, and a screened in patio for semi-outdoor dining. This home is a perfect backdrop for stylish entertaining. The large backyard features a generous private pool (with a new variable-speed pump) and a funky cabana, complete with a 'bar', making this perfect for afternoon lounging or sunset martinis. With four bedrooms and three baths, including a flexible attached casita with its own private entrance, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. The layout offers ultimate versatility. Live in the main quarters and host guests or generate extra income in the casita, a valuable opportunity in Palm Desert. A PAID SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM ensures energy efficiency, cost savings, and modern comfort, blending sustainable living with mid-century authenticity. Ample parking is available with a classic circle drive. Here's your new home, designed to delight those who cherish clean lines, sunlit spaces, and the enduring glamour of the mid-century desert lifestyle.

Full Property Details for 48485 Prairie Dr

General

  • Price: $948,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Desert_Area_Palm_Springs
  • MLS ID: 219134634
  • Updated: 1/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 141 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Entry, Bonus Room, Dining Area, Cabana, Living Room, Casita - Guest House, Great Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Living/Dining Combo
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Tile
  • 220 Volt Locations: In Laundry

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Entry-Jack & Jill, Tile Shower, Shower Stall

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Outside

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Not Heated, Private, In Ground, Not Heated, Private, In Ground, Private
  • Security/Safety: Security System Owned

Exterior

  • Deck/Patio: Covered, Screened, Concrete Slab

Parking

  • Parking: Circular Driveway, Driveway

Location

  • Area: 323 - Palm Desert South
  • County: Riverside
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Cross Streets: Mesa View & Prairie Drive
  • Direction Faces: Front Door Faces South, Leisure Faces North

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Wall/Window Unit(s), Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: In Street Paid

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mid Century
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - No Steps
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 2,378
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Other Struct. Feat.: Rain Gutters, Solar System Owned

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Cabana, Guesthouse/Casita

Lot Features

  • Mountain views: Yes
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,019
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Irrigation System: Drip System, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Description: Backyard, Yard, Utilities Underground, Single Lot, Level, Landscaped, Lawn, Front Yard
  • Fencing (Description): Block, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $398
  • Terms: Conventional, Cash to New Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • APN: 652053022

Listed by Equity Union, Robert W LaDuke

Quickly Find Out More

* Indicates a required field

Yes, I would like more information. Please use and/or share my information with a Coldwell Banker ® affiliated agent to contact me about my real estate needs. By clicking Send Message, I request to be contacted by phone or text message and consent to being contacted by automated means. I understand that my consent to receive calls or texts is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Alternatively, I understand that I can access real estate services by email or I can contact the agent myself.

If an Coldwell Banker affiliated agent is not available in the area where I need assistance, I agree to be contacted by a real estate agent affiliated with another brand owned or licensed by Anywhere Real Estate (BHGRE®, CENTURY 21®, Corcoran®, ERA®, or Sotheby’s International Realty®). I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

We Value Your Privacy

Listing agent

— 48485 Prairie Dr —

  • Robert W LaDuke

    Equity Union

Get Pre-Approved Today

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Schools serving 48485 Prairie Dr

School District:Desert Sands Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
George Washington Charter School
45-768 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260
K-51.9 mi
La Quinta Middle School
78-900 Ave. 50, La Quinta, CA 92253
6-86.3 mi
Palm Desert High School
74-910 Aztec Rd., Palm Desert, CA 92260
9-123.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 48485 Prairie Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Price Reduced
$948,000
-3.07%
MLS
11/19/2025
Price Reduced
$978,000
-1.8%
MLS
10/07/2025
Price Reduced
$995,950
-2.21%
MLS
8/29/2025
Listed
$1,018,500
78.68%
MLS
7/02/2020
Sold
$570,000
—
Public Record
Get Price Alerts and Save Property
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 48485 Prairie Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,253
3%
$616,984
2%
2024
$8,049
3%
$604,887
2%
2023
$7,844
3%
$593,028
2%
2022
$7,618
2%
$581,400
2%
2021
$7,468
103%
$570,000
115%
2020
$3,686
2%
$264,920
2%
2019
$3,619
2%
$259,726
2%
2018
$3,553
2%
$254,634
2%
2017
$3,480
3%
$249,642
2%
2016
$3,395
—
$244,748
2%
2015
$3,393
6%
$241,073
2%
2014
$3,198
1%
$236,353
—
2013
$3,177
—
$235,287
—
View All
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Estimate the Cost for 48485 Prairie Dr

$
Down Payment
%
$
%

$
$

*These costs are estimates, and the interest rates assume exceptional credit standing.

Be ready to buy your new home!

with our affiliated lender
NMLS#: 1598647

Get Pre-Approved

Listed by Equity Union, Robert W LaDuke

Similar Properties near 48485 Prairie Dr

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

74225 Candlewood St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Photo 1
$925,000

74225 Candlewood St  Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 10 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,288
    Sq. Ft.
74075 Setting Sun Trail, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Photo 1
$899,000

74075 Setting Sun Trail  Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,757
    Sq. Ft.
54065 Avenida Herrera, La Quinta, CA 92253 - Photo 1
$950,000

54065 Avenida Herrera  La Quinta, CA 92253

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,100
    Sq. Ft.
46109 Roadrunner Ln, La Quinta, CA 92253 - Photo 1
$950,000
Open House

46109 Roadrunner Ln  La Quinta, CA 92253

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 8 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 3,228
    Sq. Ft.

Just Listed near 48485 Prairie Dr

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

75160 Citadel Pl, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$2,190,000
Open House

75160 Citadel Pl  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
  • 3,159
    Sq. Ft.
76160 Fairway, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$1,399,000

76160 Fairway  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 13 hours ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,593
    Sq. Ft.
44145 Tahoe Cir, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$695,000

44145 Tahoe Cir  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,368
    Sq. Ft.
46115 Garnet Ct, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Just Listed
$8,595,000

46115 Garnet Ct  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 2 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 6
    Total Baths
  • 5,368
    Sq. Ft.

Price Reduced near 48485 Prairie Dr

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

75180 Chippewa Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$9,000 (-1.18%)
$755,000
Open House

75180 Chippewa Dr  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Condo
  • Active
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,489
    Sq. Ft.
77804 Cherokee Rd, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$40,000 (-2.88%)
$1,350,000

77804 Cherokee Rd  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Condo
  • Active
  • Updated 5 minutes ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,688
    Sq. Ft.
76101 Zuni Rd, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$5,000 (-0.31%)
$1,594,000

76101 Zuni Rd  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • 4
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
  • 2,941
    Sq. Ft.
46428 War Bonnet Cir, Indian Wells, CA 92210 - Photo 1 Price Reduced
-$50,000 (-4%)
$1,199,000
Open House

46428 War Bonnet Cir  Indian Wells, CA 92210

  • Single Family
  • Active
  • Updated 4 days ago
  • 2
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,260
    Sq. Ft.

Recent Sales near 48485 Prairie Dr

This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.

73207 Ribbonwood Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Photo 1 Sold
$950,000

73207 Ribbonwood Ct  Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • Condo
  • Closed
  • 2
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,371
    Sq. Ft.
73117 Haystack Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Photo 1 Sold
$970,000

73117 Haystack Rd  Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • Single Family
  • Closed
  • 5
    Beds
  • 4
    Total Baths
  • 2,904
    Sq. Ft.
73407 Nettle Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Photo 1 Sold
$975,000

73407 Nettle Ct  Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • Condo
  • Closed
  • Updated 1 day ago
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,404
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Bev Howard (CalRE#: 01895470)
73367 Oriole Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Photo 1 Sold
$855,000

73367 Oriole Ct  Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • Condo
  • Closed
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3
    Total Baths
  • 2,284
    Sq. Ft.
Listed by Team Armstrong
Sold by Bev Howard (CalRE#: 01895470)

48485 Prairie Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (MLS# 219134634) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 3 partial bathrooms. 48485 Prairie Drive is currently listed for $948,000 and was received on August 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 48485 Prairie Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palm Desert? You can browse all Palm Desert real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

Tour this property