196 Olancha
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Listing broker / agent: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Realty · Sharon Smith · 760-880-4957 · CRMLS
MLS # IG26098358 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 17:43 UTC
About this property
Located in the growing community of Cathedral City, this generous 8,276 sq. ft. residential lot offers an exciting opportunity for future homeowners, builders, and investors looking to secure land in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Conveniently located near Cathedral City High School, shopping, dining, golf, entertainment, and major commuter routes, this property combines everyday convenience with long-term investment potential. Imagine building the home you’ve always wanted with space for a custom residence, pool, RV parking, workshop, garden, guest house, or possible ADU/JADU opportunities (buyer to verify). Whether you’re planning a primary residence, multigenerational living setup, retirement retreat, or future income-producing property, this lot offers flexibility and potential that are becoming harder to find. The zoning designation R204M (County Assessor record)appears to fall under Cathedral City’s residential zoning classifications tied to R2 / medium-density residential use. Based on comparable parcels with similar zoning, possible uses may include single-family residences, duplex or multifamily potential in some cases, secondary units, and ADU/JADU opportunities "subject to city approval". Utilities are available nearby (buyer to verify availability, capacity, and connection costs). Buyers are advised to contact the Cathedral City Municipal Planning Department and/or County of Riverside regarding zoning, permits, land use, utility connections, development standards, and intended future uses of the property. Land Financing Available. BUY NOW, BUILD LATER & INVEST in the future growth of the Coachella Valley.
Property details
- MLS number
- IG26098358
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Land
- Lot size
- 0.19 acres
- County
- Riverside
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Listing
- Days on market
- 158
Exterior & parking
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Front Yard, Level, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Desert, Mountains, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
- Community features
- Street Lights, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | 6–8 | 0.7 mi |
| Cathedral City Elementary Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Sunny Sands Elementary Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Mt. San Jacinto High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | 9–12 | 1.7 mi |
| Rancho Mirage High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Rancho Mirage | 9–12 | 2.0 mi |
| James Workman Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | 6–8 | 2.0 mi |
| Landau Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City | K–5 | 2.0 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
- $125,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $125,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 08:46 | $125,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Cathedral City
Active residential homes for sale in Cathedral City, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
22 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 18:29 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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