81256 Gardenia Court
Indio, CA 92201
Listing broker / agent: OZA Realty Inc. · Jose Espinoza · CRMLS
MLS # 219151452DA · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 23:06 UTC
About this property
Rare investment opportunity in a prime Indio location near the Empire Polo Grounds, home to Coachella, Stagecoach, and other world-famous events. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers excellent flexibility as a primary residence, desert getaway, long-term rental, or potential short-term rental investment, currently an active short term rental existing bookings already on the calendar convey with the sale, giving the next owner the option of immediate rental income, a long-term tenant, or a place to call home. Situated on a spacious lot, the property features a resort-style backyard with sparkling pool, generous outdoor entertaining areas, and a whole-property surround sound system extending throughout the interior, front yard, and backyard. Inside, enjoy comfortable living spaces, modern finishes, newer appliances, and an air-conditioned garage that provides additional flexibility for a game room, gym, workspace, or storage. Its proximity to the polo grounds and major annual festivals creates exceptional rental and investment upside. Furnishings may also be available through separate negotiation. Whether you're looking for a personal desert retreat or an income-producing opportunity, this property offers location, lifestyle, and versatility in one of Indio's most desirable event-driven areas.
Property details
- MLS number
- 219151452DA
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,227 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres
- County
- Riverside
- Year built
- 1996
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 62
Building
- Year built
- 1996
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Construction
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Great Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 6
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Street
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Gunite, In Ground, Private
- Lot features
- Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Yard
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Mountains, Peek A Boo, Pool
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Vista Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Indio | K–6 | 0.2 mi |
| Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Indio High (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | Not reported | 1.7 mi |
| James Madison Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 1.7 mi |
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High (school website, opens in a new tab) Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella | 7–8 | 1.9 mi |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 2.1 mi |
| Indio Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | 6–8 | 2.1 mi |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Desert Sands Unified · Indio | K–5 | 2.3 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
- $629,900
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $639,999
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $639,999
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-24 18:33 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:44 | $629,900 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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