A rare creekside desert retreat at the Historic Shadow Mountain Resort, Unit 296 offers charm, comfort, and income potential in the heart of South Palm Desert. This larger upper-level studio lives beautifully, with an open layout, generous living space, and a private balcony overlooking the peaceful creek with mountain views. Offered fully furnished and turnkey, this inviting property is ready for immediate enjoyment as a weekend escape, seasonal residence, full-time home, or income-producing asset. The remodeled interior lives comfortably with easy flow, inviting natural light, and a layout that feels both functional and relaxed. Shadow Mountain Resort is a gated community known for lush grounds, a classic resort setting, and a prime location near El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the Coachella Valley, dining, shopping, galleries, golf, and hiking. HOA coverage includes all utilities, cable TV, and internet, creating exceptional convenience and value. Owners enjoy community pools, spa areas, guest parking, assigned covered parking, and additional resort membership options for pickleball, tennis, fitness, pool, spa, and more. Creekside ambiance, upper-level privacy, and a sought-after Palm Desert address make this a coveted lock-and-leave desert base or rental asset.
For sale
Listed by: Compass • Vlad Royal • 949-280-1532
Price cut: $16K (6/10)
$249,000
73850 Fairway Dr #296, Palm Desert, CA 92260
0beds
640sqft
Condominium
Built in 1969
-- sqft lot
$246,700 Zestimate®
$389/sqft
$689/mo HOA
What's special
Gated communityCommunity poolsRemodeled interiorClassic resort settingGuest parkingRare creekside desert retreatOpen layout
- 123 days |
- 167 |
- 9 |
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Vlad Royal DRE #02098913 949-280-1532,
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219146662DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sound Studio, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Covered, Detached Carport, Guest
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Electric Heat, In Ground
- Spa features: Community, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 627432031
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Pool
- Security: Security Gate, Gated Community, Key Card Entry
- Subdivision: Shadow Mtn Resort R.
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Electricity, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Other Courts, Barbecue, Pet Restrictions, Security, Tennis Court(s), Trash, Cable TV, Utilities, Water
- Services included: Earthquake Insurance, Sewer
- HOA fee: $2,068 quarterly
- HOA name: Shadow Mountain HOA
Location
- Region: Palm Desert
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $389/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,606
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Turnkey furnished per seller inventory, including existing furniture, appliances, kitchenware/housewares, and vacuum, excluding seller's exclusions.
- Exclusions: Artwork above bed and kitchen artwork; desk and desk chair; seller's personal items and owner's closet contents; any items not specifically included in seller inventory.
Estimated market value
$246,700
$234,000 - $259,000
$1,859/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $249,000-6%$389/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219146662 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+6%$414/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219146662 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2022 | Sold | $250,000+9.2%$391/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219078028 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2022 | Pending sale | $229,000$358/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219078028 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $229,000+358%$358/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219078028 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/1997 | Sold | $50,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $270,606 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,725 +2.6% | $265,301 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,629 +2.6% | $260,100 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,538 +148.6% | $255,000 +201.7% |
| 2022 | $1,423 +3.1% | $84,520 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,380 +1.4% | $82,863 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,360 +1.4% | $82,014 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,341 +1.4% | $80,407 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,322 +1.6% | $78,832 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,302 | $77,288 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,302 +1.6% | $75,773 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,282 +1.2% | $74,636 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,266 | $73,176 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $72,848 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $71,421 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $70,022 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $69,500 +26.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $54,775 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,702 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $52,650 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,619 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,608 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,708 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,754 +2% |
| 2001 | $741 +1.1% | $46,818 +2% |
| 2000 | $733 | $45,900 |
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Neighborhood: 92260
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10La Quinta Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 9/10Palm Desert High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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