0 McGarger Road Lot 1
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Paul Fisher · CRMLS
MLS # 25616183 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 20:37 UTC
About this property
Discover a rare opportunity to own 2.5 buildable acres in the heart of Desert Hot Springs, featuring breathtaking mountain views and access to your very own natural hot mineral water source. This parcel is partially fenced and ready to build, offering endless possibilities to design your dream residence with a private hot spring, create a serene desert compound, or develop multiple homes. The property is located just steps from a multi-million-dollar home designed by the renowned architects Marmol and Radziner. The owner is including a survey, grading plan, and single-family residence house plan, streamlining your path to construction. Located in the unincorporated area of Desert Hot Springs, this property provides greater flexibility without the same short-term rental restrictions you'd encounter in the city. With electricity and city sewer already at the lot, plus a drilled (non-active) well, the infrastructure is in place to get started.Just 20 minutes from Palm Springs and 30 minutes to Joshua Tree National Park, this location offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience; an ideal setting for vacation rentals, wellness retreats, or a personal desert escape. The seller is also offering favorable seller financing terms for qualified buyers, making this an even more attractive investment. APN: 656270012
Property details
- MLS number
- 25616183
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Land
- Lot size
- 2.5 acres
- County
- Riverside
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Listing
- Days on market
- 316
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 0
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Lot features
- Horse Property
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Other
- Utilities
- Overhead Utilities
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
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.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Corsini Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Bubbling Wells Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Cabot Yerxa Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| Desert Springs Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 6–8 | 1.7 mi |
| Two Bunch Palms Elementary Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 2.5 mi |
| Desert Hot Springs High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 9–12 | 3.2 mi |
| Bella Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 3.7 mi |
| Painted Hills Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 6–8 | 3.8 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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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $104,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $177,771
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $109,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-18 22:46 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:38 | $104,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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