66659 6th Street
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Listing broker / agent: Nexus Commercial · Scott Vu · 714-454-5114 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26162448 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 21:24 UTC
About this property
A rare opportunity to acquire a premier hospitality development site in the heart of one of Southern California's fastest-growing wellness destinations. Located at the corner of Ocotillo Avenue and 6th Street, this exceptional 0.76-acre corner parcel (APN: 639-272-013) features approximately 129 feet of frontage on Ocotillo Avenue and 235 feet along 6th Street. Just one block from Palm Drive, the city's primary commercial corridor, the property offers outstanding visibility, accessibility, and exposure to both local traffic and the region's growing visitor base. Formerly the site of a hotel, the property is well positioned for redevelopment with all major public utilities available adjacent to the property and within the street. Zoned Visitor-Serving Commercial (VS-C), the site is intended to support tourism, hospitality, and visitor-serving commercial uses. The zoning allows for boutique hotels, full-service hotels, destination resorts, hot mineral spring spas, wellness retreats, and hospitality projects utilizing the city's renowned geothermal mineral waters. Attached residential development is also permitted at densities of up to 15 dwelling units per acre. Buyers should verify all permitted uses and development standards with the City of Desert Hot Springs. Desert Hot Springs continues to establish itself as a premier wellness destination, attracting hospitality developers, boutique hotel operators, spa brands, and investors seeking opportunities within the Coachella Valley. Its proximity to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, and other major attractions supports year-round tourism and long-term investment potential. Whether envisioned as a boutique hotel, destination spa, wellness retreat, branded resort, or mixed-use hospitality development, this highly visible corner parcel offers an exceptional opportunity to create a landmark project in one of Southern California's most promising hospitality markets.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26162448
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Land
- Lot size
- 0.76 acres
- County
- Riverside
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Listing
- Days on market
- 60
Exterior & parking
- Lot features
- Eleven To Fifteen Units Acre, Corner Lot, Level, Paved, Walkstreet
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Mountains, Neighborhood
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public, See Remarks
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, See Remarks, Water Available
- Community features
- Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabot Yerxa Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 0.8 mi |
| Desert Hot Springs High (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| Bella Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Desert Springs Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 6–8 | 1.4 mi |
| Painted Hills Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | 6–8 | 1.5 mi |
| Two Bunch Palms Elementary Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 1.6 mi |
| Bubbling Wells Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| Julius Corsini Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs | K–5 | 2.5 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
- $169,500
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $195,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $169,900
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-22 16:22 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:38 | $169,500 |
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Property taxes
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