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Desert Hot Springs · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Desert Hot Springs real estate, in the desert.
A Coachella Valley city on the north side of the 10, known for its hot mineral water spas. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Desert Hot Springs and across Riverside County.
About Desert Hot Springs
Living in Desert Hot Springs, at a glance.
Places people know in and around Desert Hot Springs: Cabot's Pueblo Museum, Two Bunch Palms, Hot springs spas.
Housing in Desert Hot Springs is fairly new, with a typical home built around 1990. Planned communities and HOAs are common, so the HOA's rules, dues and reserves matter as much as the house.
About 51% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 49% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, so there's steady demand from renters for investors to consider.
ZIP codes
92240, 92241
Getting around
the 10 and Palm Drive
Owner-occupied homes
51% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)
Typical year built
1990 (median, U.S. Census ACS)
Housing units
12,474 (U.S. Census ACS)
Desert Hot Springs market · September 2026
The numbers, updated monthly.
Typical home value
$373K
-1.1% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index
Homes for sale
195
Active listings · Realtor.com
Typical rent
$2,038/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
See the full Desert Hot Springs housing market report (prices by ZIP code, days on market, price cuts and the year-over-year trend).
Typical values and listing counts are not appraisals. For what your home would sell for, get a free home value report.
Buying and selling in Desert Hot Springs
What to know before you move.
In the desert around Desert Hot Springs, ask about summer utility costs, the age of the A/C, pool equipment and any solar panels, and whether that solar is owned, leased or financed, because a lease or loan has to be transferred or paid off at sale.
Country club and gated communities often carry HOA dues and sometimes club fees, and some neighborhoods are age-restricted (55+). Those rules and costs shape your real monthly payment as much as the price does.
Coming from LA or Orange County? Desert Hot Springs can mean more home for the money. Price the commute along with the house, and we can line up the sale of your current home with the purchase so you aren't carrying two at once.
Want homes in Desert Hot Springs as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.
How I help in Desert Hot Springs
One agent, every kind of deal.
Buyers
Your real monthly cost with HOA dues, Mello-Roos, insurance and utilities included, plus the inspections this kind of home needs.
Sellers
Pricing from recent sales near you in Desert Hot Springs, prep that pays off, and marketing aimed at buyers already looking here.
Seasonal and retirement buyers
Second homes, 55+ communities and snowbird timing, with solar, pool and HOA details sorted out early.
Buying or selling in Desert Hot Springs
Your Desert Hot Springs realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in Desert Hot Springs? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Desert Hot Springs and across Riverside County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in Desert Hot Springs
Houses, condos and townhomes in Desert Hot Springs as they hit the MLS. Save your Desert Hot Springs search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in Desert Hot Springs?
Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.
Buyer's agent in Desert Hot Springs
Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.
New construction near Desert Hot Springs
Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.
Investment and rental property
Rent, cash flow and cap rate on Desert Hot Springs properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my Desert Hot Springs home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Desert Hot Springs housing market report.
Sell my house in Desert Hot Springs
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Desert Hot Springs. How I sell homes.
Sell fast or take a cash offer?
Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.
Cost to sell a house in Desert Hot Springs
Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, Riverside County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.
Inherited a home or selling a trust?
Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.
Downsizing or moving away
Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.
Around Desert Hot Springs
Coming up in Desert Hot Springs.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Nothing in Desert Hot Springs on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
Nearby, a short drive from Desert Hot Springs
Wed, Nov 4 – Sun, Nov 8 · 8:30 AM-4 PM (until 9 PM Nov 6)
Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos
Sunnylands, 37977 Bob Hope Dr.
A five-day Día de los Muertos celebration at Sunnylands with decorated gardens, crafts and ofrendas.
Photo: Dannie Jing / Unsplash
Sat, Nov 14 · 6-9 PM
Star Party at the Monument
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Hwy 74
Volunteer astronomers lead free telescope viewing of planets, star clusters and galaxies.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashSat, Dec 5 · 5:30-7:30 PM
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
Downtown Palm Springs, S. Palm Canyon Dr.
A long-running downtown holiday parade with marching bands, performing groups and Santa.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / UnsplashDates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.
Client review
★★★★★“He not only got us our very first house, but is currently helping my little brother in buying one. If it wasn't for Memo I doubt we would be living in the home of our dreams.”First-time buyers
County guide
Services in Desert Hot Springs
Questions
Straight answers.
What is a typical home worth in Desert Hot Springs?
About $373K as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, down 1.1% from a year earlier. That's a typical value, not your home's price. Ask me for the recent sales closest to your street.
How many homes are for sale in Desert Hot Springs?
195 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Desert Hot Springs housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.
What should I check on a desert home in Desert Hot Springs?
The A/C's age, summer utility bills, pool and spa equipment, roof condition, and whether any solar is owned, leased or financed. Outside city lines, also ask about septic and wells.
Do you work in Desert Hot Springs?
Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Riverside County, including Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Thousand Palms. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.
What's going on around Desert Hot Springs?
See the events section on this page. It lists upcoming community events I've checked against official pages, plus a link to the official calendar when the city has one. The full list is on my local events calendar.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Desert Hot Springs?
Look for someone who works Desert Hot Springs regularly, explains the numbers in writing, answers quickly and has verified reviews. Check their license on the California DRE website. I'm Memo Dinh (CA DRE #02066757), a REALTOR® with Epique Realty and a 5.0-star rating from clients. Call or text 562-253-9034 to talk it through.
How do I sell my house in Desert Hot Springs?
Get a pricing analysis from the closest recent sales, fix only what buyers will pay for, list with strong photos and a clear plan, then compare every offer by your net, not just the price. I give you a net sheet before you list.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Desert Hot Springs?
Commissions are negotiable. Other costs usually include escrow, title insurance, Riverside County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repair credits or prep. Use the seller net sheet on this site for an estimate, then I'll send you an exact version.
Should I take a cash offer for my Desert Hot Springs home?
Sometimes. A cash offer saves time and repairs but usually comes in lower. If you have one, I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can compare your real net.
Is there down payment help for first-time buyers in Desert Hot Springs?
Often, yes. CalHFA programs are statewide, and some counties and cities run their own down payment programs that open in rounds. Rules and funding change, so confirm current availability with a CalHFA-approved lender. Not financial advice.
I inherited a house in Desert Hot Springs. What should I do first?
Find out whether it's in a trust or needs probate through the Riverside County Superior Court, keep it insured and secured, and ask your CPA about the stepped-up tax basis and Prop 19 before deciding to keep, rent or sell. I help heirs sell, including from out of state. Not legal or tax advice.
Let's talk
Start with 15 minutes.
Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.