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DESERT FALLS COUNTRY CLUB is a 24 hour guard-gated community located in Palm Desert close to all the best shopping, dining and activities and featuring a Ron Frehm design golf course, 9 lighted tennis courts, a complete state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball, pro tennis and golf shops located in a beautiful clubhouse. Desert Falls is one of the most sought-after, yet affordable country clubs in the desert.

The Desert Falls community includes 1,100 condos, townhomes and single family attached homes. Desert Falls was developed in the 1980s, but many of the homes have been remodeled and updated to reflect today's desert lifestyles. There are two story and single level villa condominiums with vaulted ceilings and views that overlook greenbelts, lakes as well as the Chocolate Mountains in the distance. Residents of Desert Falls Country Club appreciate moderate homeowner's dues which include tennis, fitness, exterior maintenance, insurance for the structure, all landscaping, common area maintenance, 32 pools (3 lap) & spas, 24 hour guard gate and patrol, cable tv (w/HBO) and more.

DESERT FALLS SEMI-PRIVATE GOLF COURSE in Palm Desert has been a member of ClubCorp since 1993 and the golf course was designed by Ron Fream in 1984. The golf course is considered "one of the most challenging and enjoyable courses in Southern California" according to Golf Magazine. The 7,070 yard course has multi-level greens, spacious fairways and water on seven holes. There are five sets of tees which make this a demanding, yet fair course for all levels of play.

Desert Falls membership is currently at 358 members with a cap of 375, according to the membership director, and offers a club that is open all year, active men's and women's clubs, and a club that has no assessment or food/pro shop minimums for members. The activities at Desert Falls include: men's and women's clubs that receive two days per week of play (in lieu of the convention 1 day at most clubs), men's and women's 9 hole club, putter's club, Bridge and Mahjong clubs, book club, art club, wine club and monthly social events at the clubhouse. As a member of ClubCorp Desert Falls Country Club members receive access to 170 private golf clubs throughough the United States.

DESERT FALLS REAL ESTATE

There are currently 55 available listings for sale in Desert Falls Country Club ranging in price from $214,900 to $2,295,000 for a Desert Falls Estates.

Currently there is one pending (in escrow) listing for $329,000 - 3 bdrms/2.5 baths, approx, 1,814 sq. ft.

Recent sales at Desert Falls from March 2008 through today include 26 homes priced from $260,000 to $1,550,000 for a Desert Falls Estates.

If you are interested in searching for homes in the Coachella Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Desert Real Estate Website, or learning more about the current housing market please give us a call at (760) 567-9100.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Desert Falls Country Club - A Golf Course Community in Palm Desert". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information is from Desert Area MLS and is subject to change without notice.

SAVE-A-PET Animal Shelter is hosting their first Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Party Fundraiser on Thursday, September 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Cork Tree California Cuisine Restaurant on the corner of Country Club and Cook Street in Palm Desert. For the cost of $100, this tax deductible donation will enable you to enjoy 8 different wines with different foods throughout the evening. To reserve your seat, contact Ann Woods at Save-A-Pet at (760) 329-8510.

Save-A-Pet is one of two "NO KILL" animal shelters in the Coachella Valley. The shelter takes in adoptable (young and healthy) dogs and cats when they have room and the required intake fees help to offset the costs of spaying or neutering the pets, vaccinations, micro-chipping, care and feeding of the animals until a loving home is found for them. It is reported that they help around 600 dogs and 600 cats a year to find homes. The pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped and they come with a 14 day health guarantee. Interested in adopting a pet? You can visit the Save-A-Pet animals every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm at the Petsmart Store at the Rancho Mirage Walmart Shopping Center. Volunteers are welcome and donations are desperately needed - contact Save-A-Pet at 67-600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs or call (760) 329-8510 for details and information.

BIG HORN in Palm Desert is considered one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the Coachella Valley. This private guard gated golf course community is built at the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains sharing views with the Big Horn Sheep of the valley floor below. There are approximately 570 homes at Big Horn located at 255 Palowet Drive in Palm Desert. Big Horn is a full service club offering the following amenities:

Two Championship Golf Courses

1. Mountains by Arthur Hills - spectacular elevations with five teeing areas from novice to competitive
2. Canyons by Tom Fazio - wide rolling fairways and water features with spectacular valley vista views.

Clubhouse- 40,000 Square Feet of Member Services with dining, golf shop, locker rooms offering steam, sauna and whirlpools.

Tennis Courts (4) and Full Tennis Program with weekly clinics, professional lessons & tournaments

Pools - 25 yard lap pool and separate water exercise pool

Golf Pro Shop- listed among the top 25 Private Shops for 7 years includes

1. Junior Golf Program
2. 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year & 4 Golf Professionals on Staff
3. Golf Hosts Available Daily and ProVI Practice Balls on 4 Driving Ranges

Fine Dining Restaurants include:

1. The Pour House
2. The Golf House
3. The Marketplace
4. Canyons Fine Dining
5. Clubhouse Dining Room
6. Poolside Dining
7. Take Out Service

Spa & Salon - 13,000 Square Feet with personal trainers, therapists & fitness classes

Annual Member Events - From 60 - 70 events to meet the interests of all members

Private Jet Service & Private Club Limousine

Dog Park with separate areas for large and small dogs

Onsite Concierge & Business Service Center

HOA Dues include common area maintenance, 24 hour guard gated community, in-house privacy staff, on-site central security station monitoring homes, roaming security staff, cable television, trash removal and recycling.

CURRENT AVAILABLE LISTINGS IN BIG HORN GOLF CLUB

1. $1,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 2,905 sq. ft.
2. $1,995,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, apprx. 2,660 sq. ft.
3. $2,295,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 2,905 sq. ft.
4. $2,695,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,537 sq. ft.
5. $2,950,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,314 sq. ft.
6. $2,965,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,314 sq. ft.
7. $2,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,513 sq. ft.
8. $2,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,376 sq. ft.
9. $3,200,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,650 sq. ft.
10. $3,200,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 5,046 sq. ft.
11. $3,750,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,023 sq. ft.
12. $3,950,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,596 sq. ft.
13. $3,975,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,500 sq. ft.
14. $4,850,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 5,618 sq. ft.
15. $4,980,000 - 4 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 5,031 sq. ft.
16. $4,995,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,656 sq. ft.
17. $5,200,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 5,920 sq. ft.
18. $5,600,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 6,065 sq. ft.
19. $7,300,000 - 4 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 7,200 sq. ft.
20. $7,995,000 - 4 bdrms/5 baths, apprx. 5,974 sq. ft.
21. $9,985,000 - 6 bdrms/7.5 baths, apprx. 9,550 sq. ft.
22. $11,900,000 - 4 bdrms/4.75 baths, apprx. 9,798 sq. ft.
23. $13,900,000 - 7 bdrms/7.5 baths, apprx. 12,248 sq. ft.

RECENT SALES IN BIG HORN GOLF CLUB

1. Sold 5/13/08 for $1,750,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, apprx. 2,486 sq. ft.
2. Sold 5/23/08 for $2,500,000 - 3 bdrms/4 baths, apprx. 4,094 sq. ft.
3. Sold 7/01/08 for $2,500,000 - 3 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,900 sq. ft.
4. Sold 5/02/08 for $2,900,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 3,314 sq. ft.
5. Sold 7/31/08 for $3,000,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 4,320 sq. ft.
6. Sold 4/09/08 for $3,600,000 - 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, apprx. 6,233 sq. ft.
7. Sold 6/09/08 for $4,000,000 - 3 bdrms/3.75 baths, apprx. 5,224 sq. ft.
8. Sold 3/28/08 for $4,700,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 7,078 sq. ft.
9. Sold 3/13/08 for $4,750,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 6,061 sq. ft.
10. Sold 7/01/08 for $5,725,000 - 5 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 6,700 sq. ft.
11. Sold 6/13/08 for $5,700,000 - 4 bdrms/4 baths, apprx. 7,112 sq. ft.
12. Sold 7/25/08 for $6,250,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 7,988 sq. ft.
13. Sold 4/23/08 for $6,650,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 6,856 sq. ft.
14. Sold 4/03/08 for $6,830,000 - 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, apprx. 7,411 sq. ft.
15. Sold 5/30/08 for $9,600,000 - 4 bdrms/5.5 baths, apprx. 8,878 sq. ft.

If you are interested in searching for homesat Big Horn Golf Club or any other community in the Coachella Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Desert Real Estate Website, or learning more about the current housing market please give us a call at (760) 567-9100.

Copyright 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Big Horn Golf Club - A Golf Course Community in Palm Desert". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information is from Desert Area MLS and is subject to change without notice.

AVONDALE GOLF CLUB located at 75-800 Avondale Drive in Palm Desert is one of the first private golf clubs in Palm Desert. The club was opened in 1969 and Jimmy Hines was the golf course architect who designed this beautiful traditional tree lined course. Avondale not only has the traditional tee time system, allowing members to complete a round in approximately 4 hours, but you can walk the course or ride in a cart. The membership caps out at 300 and as an equity club member, you have an undivided 1/300th interest in the club.

There are approximately 310 homes that line the fairways and surrounding streets and the condominiums start from the low $400,000s and the homes from $500,000s. Avondale is a 24 hour guard gated community located within the Imperial Irrigation District which prides itself in lower electric bills, compared to other areas of the Coachella Valley.

CURRENT AVAILABLE LISTINGS IN AVONDALE

1. $459,000 - 3 bdrms/2 baths, apprx. 1,632 sq. ft.
2. $534,000 - 3 bdrms/3 baths, apprx. 2,400 sq. ft.
3. $595,000 - 3 bdrms/3 baths, apprx. 2,393 sq. ft.
4. $600,000 - 3 bdrms/3.25 baths, apprx. 3,003 sq. ft.
5. $659,000 - 3 bdrms/2 baths, apprx. 2,223 sq. ft.
6. $1,095,00 - 4 bdrms/3.5 baths, apprx. 3,965 sq. ft.
7. $1,690,000 - 3 bdrms/4 baths, apprx. 4,039 sq. ft.

Street names in the Avondale Golf Club include Heritage West, Kilimanjaro Drive, McLachlin Circle, Nyasas Drive, Sweetwater Drive, Tandika Trail North, Tandika Trail South and Temple Lane.

If you are interested in searching for homes in Palm Desert or the Coachella Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Desert Real Estate Website, or learning more about the current housing market please give us a call at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Avondale Golf Club - A Palm Desert Golf Course Community". Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Listing information is from Desert Area MLS and is subject to change without notice.

RANCHO MIRAGE AREA INFORMATION

Over the years, Rancho Mirage has created an image as a world-class resort and residential community characterized by high-quality planned residential golf course developments. It is a great place to live with a relaxed, high-quality resort lifestyle, wide-open spaces, spectacular views and golf, all situated in the heart of the Coachella Valley, 11 miles from the two larger communities of Palm Springs to the west and Indio to the east. Rancho Mirage hosts over a million visitors a year, and is the winter home for an additional 11,300 people.

The City of Rancho Mirage incorporated in 1973 and worked to promote high-quality economic growth, while maintaining the quality of life that initially attracted residents to the area. Its views of surrounding mountains, attractively landscaped streets, and golf course communities make it a truly special place. Rancho Mirage has a well-earned reputation as a low-density, high-quality resort town in the Coachella Valley.

If you are interested in searching for homes in Rancho Mirage, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Desert Real Estate Website, or learning more about the current housing market please contact us by phone or text at (760) 567-9100.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Rancho Mirage Area Information - A City in the Coachella Valley"