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896 Mesa Grande Drive

Palm Desert, CA 92211

$2,150,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 4 Baths
Living area3,255 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size0.24 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: The Agency · Jennifer Drummond · CRMLS

MLS # 219154616DA · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 09:46 UTC

About this property

Golf, Views & Casita Potential! A Rare Opportunity at Indian Ridge CC! This popular Ocotillo 2 pairs contemporary sophistication with the relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle of Indian Ridge. A GOLF Membership is available with no wait, along with a private lap pool and spa ...plus something you don't often find at Indian Ridge, room to add a Casita. Ideally located on an interior street, the home enjoys expansive, private views across Arroyo #2 fairway and green, a lake and the mountains beyond. The generous front courtyard and side-yard area provide valuable space for a potential Casita, offering an opportunity to create a private guest suite, office or additional living space. Inside, the open-concept living, dining and family rooms are designed to take full advantage of the views and easy indoor-outdoor connection. French doors from the dining room open directly to the side yard, creating an ideal flow for entertaining. The private fairway patio takes full advantage of the setting, with a lap pool, spa, water feature and electric awning, overlooking the golf course and spectacular desert sunsets. The kitchen opens to the family room and features updated cabinetry, countertops and seating. The spacious primary suite offers two closets, including a walk-in, while two guest suites provide privacy for family and guests, one is currently used as an office. Attached 2-car plus golf cart garage with epoxy flooring and tankless water heater. Beautiful curb appeal! Exterior of home recently painted and pavers on driveway & front walkway. Fitness Center and tennis/sports courts. Offered furnished per inventory, with some art available. Just a short golf-cart ride to the Main Clubhouse, Fitness Center and tennis/sports courts. Indian Ridge Country Club is a private equity-owned club in the heart of Palm Desert, offering two Arnold Palmer Signature golf courses, tennis, pickleball, fitness, full-service spa, restaurants, 38 pools/spas and a vibrant social calendar.

Property details

MLS number
219154616DA
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 4 Baths
Living area
3,255 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size
0.24 acres
County
Riverside
Year built
1998
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
1

Building

Year built
1998
Year built source
Assessor
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Roof
Tile
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
1
Three-quarter bathrooms
0
Quarter bathrooms
0

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Entry Foyer, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Utility Room, Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Interior features
Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Fireplace
Gas, Great Room, Living Room
Laundry
Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Carport spaces
0
Parking
Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
Community, In Ground
Spa
Community, In Ground, Private
Patio / porch
Covered, Wrap Around
Exterior features
Barbecue
Lot features
Front Yard, Landscaped, On Golf Course, Planned Unit Development, Sprinkler System
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Block, Stucco Wall
Property outlook
Golf Course, Lake, Mountains, Panoramic

Utilities & community

Utilities
Cable Available
Community features
Golf, Gated, Pool
Association amenities
Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Other Courts, Security, Tennis Courts, Trash, Cable Tv

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$619.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Ronald Reagan Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 1.4 mi
Palm Desert High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert Not reported 1.7 mi
Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells K–5 1.7 mi
James Monroe Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Bermuda Dunes K–5 2.0 mi
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta 6–8 2.0 mi
Summit High (Continuation) (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta Not reported 2.1 mi
James Earl Carter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 2.2 mi
Palm Desert Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert 6–8 2.3 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
$2,150,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$2,150,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 20, 2026 22:42$2,150,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Palm Desert

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

Available listings690Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$550,000690 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$314.85120 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market23690 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction98
Listings with an increase2

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

Calculated 2026-10-22 09:56 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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