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Indian Wells · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Indian Wells real estate, in the desert.
A small Coachella Valley city of gated golf communities and resort properties. I help buyers, sellers and families with inherited homes in Indian Wells and across Riverside County.
About Indian Wells
Living in Indian Wells, at a glance.
Places people know in and around Indian Wells: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells Golf Resort, El Paseo (nearby).
The typical home in Indian Wells was built around 1988. With homes that age, the big questions are whether the roof, windows, HVAC, electrical and plumbing have been updated, and what permits were pulled for past remodels.
About 80% of occupied homes here are owner-occupied and 20% are rented, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
ZIP codes
92210
Getting around
Highway 111 and the 10
Owner-occupied homes
80% (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)
Typical year built
1988 (median, U.S. Census ACS)
Housing units
5,083 (U.S. Census ACS)
Indian Wells market · September 2026
The numbers, updated monthly.
Typical home value
$1.45M
+3.4% vs. last year · Zillow Home Value Index
Homes for sale
73
Active listings · Realtor.com
See the full Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells
What to know before you move.
In the desert around Indian Wells, 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? Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells as they hit the market? Save your search and I'll send matches and a short monthly market update.
How I help in Indian Wells
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 Indian Wells, 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 Indian Wells
Your Indian Wells realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in Indian Wells? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Indian Wells and across Riverside County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in Indian Wells
Houses, condos and townhomes in Indian Wells as they hit the MLS. Save your Indian Wells search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in Indian Wells?
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 Indian Wells
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 Indian Wells
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 Indian Wells properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my Indian Wells home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Indian Wells housing market report.
Sell my house in Indian Wells
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Indian Wells. 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 Indian Wells
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 Indian Wells
Coming up in Indian Wells.
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 Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells
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, Nov 28 · 9 AM-3 PM
Art on Main Street
Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main St
A free outdoor art event on Main Street in Old Town La Quinta.
Photo: Dannie Jing / 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 Indian Wells
Questions
Straight answers.
What is a typical home worth in Indian Wells?
About $1.45M as of September 2026, per the Zillow Home Value Index, up 3.4% 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 Indian Wells?
73 active listings in the latest Realtor.com monthly data. My Indian Wells housing market report has the trend, prices by ZIP code and days on market.
What should I check on a desert home in Indian Wells?
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 Indian Wells?
Yes. I'm based in Gardena and work across Riverside County, including Indian Wells, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio. Call or text 562-253-9034, or book a 15-minute call.
What's going on around Indian Wells?
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 Indian Wells?
Look for someone who works Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells?
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 Indian Wells?
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 Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells?
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 Indian Wells. 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
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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.