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74540 Monte Verde Way

Palm Desert, CA 92260

$1,345,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms2 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area2,222 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size0.45 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Bennion Deville Homes · Marilyn Bauer · CRMLS

MLS # 219154497DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 10:56 UTC

About this property

Architect: Cliff May, a visionary who redefined the way Californians lived. Here is an opportunity to acquire his signature style; A Modern 1954 California Ranch Design with an abundance of outdoor living spaces to enjoy the Sunshine. Elements of a Redwood Board and Batten exterior and vaulted ceiling confirm the authenticity of his Designs. Natural light fills the home, highlighting Luxury Vinyl plank flooring, exposed wood beams against white walls. Thoughtfully reimagined finishes balance the architectural roots with modern livability. Expansive windows and doors open directly to the front and backyards creating an effortless extension of the living space. A custom kitchen featuring Absolute Black Granite on Maple Cabinetry, High Grade Appliances and a walk-in pantry is every Cook's Dream. The Primary bedroom, with adjacent office, features an Ensuite showcasing Thermatic Shower heads for controlled heating. The 2nd Primary bedroom, on the opposite end of the home, features Clerestory Windows and sitting area with mountain views. Eco friendly Mini Split Systems, throughout the home, work efficiently in addition to 42 Solar Panels. A complete list of features can be viewed on the attached Documents List. The Wood Patent found within the interior confirming the Authenticity of this Cliff May Design will remain with the property. Considering all the quality, custom upgrades you will have time to enjoy the outdoors. Refresh in the 32' x 16' pebble finish pool enhanced with Sky Sails and an expansive covered patio for relaxation. A 2-car garage plus RV pad offers an additional perk....a private gate on the back of the property opens to Yucca Tree Dr. for private RV access. The grounds can accommodate an ADU, Sport Court or Additional Garages. There is no HOA. Set within the privacy of this .45 acre lot, the options to expand will cater to your needs.

Property details

MLS number
219154497DA
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
2 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
2,222 (area; units unconfirmed)
Lot size
0.45 acres
County
Riverside
Year built
1954
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
0

Building

Year built
1954
Year built source
Assessor
Architectural style
Modern
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Construction
Other, Redwood Siding, Wood Siding
Roof
Asphalt, Rolled Hot Mop
Foundation
Slab
Condition
Updated Remodeled
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

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

Rooms & interior

Rooms
Bonus Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry, Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Hot Water Circulator, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
Interior features
Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Sound, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl
Laundry
Laundry Room

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
4
Garage spaces
2
Carport spaces
0
Parking
Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Attached garage
No
Pool
In Ground, Pebble
Patio / porch
Concrete, Covered, Wood
Lot features
Back Yard, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Front Yard, Level, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Block, Wood
Property outlook
Mountains, Pool

Fees & lease terms

Association
No
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.

Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
George Washington Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 0.5 mi
Palm Desert High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert Not reported 1.3 mi
Palm Desert Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert 6–8 1.3 mi
Abraham Lincoln Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 1.4 mi
Altus Schools Coachella Valley (school website, opens in a new tab) Riverside County Office of Education · Palm Desert 7–12 1.7 mi
James Earl Carter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert K–5 2.1 mi
Gerald R. Ford Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indian Wells K–5 3.1 mi
Rancho Mirage Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Rancho Mirage K–5 3.7 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
$1,345,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$1,345,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 17, 2026 00:58$1,345,000

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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 listings683Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$549,000683 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$314.22121 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market23683 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction76
Listings with an increase0

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

Calculated 2026-10-19 11:07 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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