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38381 Red Cedar Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211

$549K3bd · 3ba · 2,185 sqft
Lot 8,276 sqft•HOA $467/mo•Single Family Residence•
Active
•30d on market•MLS# 219153721

Property Description

Welcome to 55+ Sun City Palm Desert--EMERALD model. The ''Best Bang for your Buck'' active resort lifestyle community in the whole Coachella Valley. Experience premier desert living in this rarely available immaculate and charming ''Estate'' model home. This home features 12 ft. high coffered ceilings in the great room and foyer, 18 inch tile and vinyl plank flooring throughout, (4) skylights for extra brightness, arched hallways, art nooks, and unique architectural details. This floorplan offers 2 master bedroom suites on opposite sides of the home for extra privacy and an additional guest room/office with attached powder bath. Gorgeous curb appeal includes spacious 90 ft. of frontage, Flagstone hardscape, mature landscaping and weep screed is installed. Gated courtyard with cozy sitting area for your morning coffee that leads to a double door entry with glass inserts. Inside, a nice blend of tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring, newer interior paint, vertical blinds, transom windows. The great room has a wall of windows and sliding door to the patio. Gather in the kitchen and family room with a large chef's island with wine rack and breakfast bar, slab granite, gas cooktop, double oven, stainless appliances, painted cabinets with pull outs and hardware, and a spacious 3 door pantry cabinet. The kitchenette has seating with a view and access door to the backyard. The family room has a gas fireplace with tile surround, custom cabinets, shelving fan/light and verticals. Master bedroom suite with bay window, bathroom with double vanities, make-up station, soaking tub, step-in shower and walk-in closet. Spacious extended guest ensuite with French doors opening to courtyard and full attached bath with painted cabinets. The den/office can double as an extra guest room with attached powder bath with pocket door. It has a custom built-in desk, cabinets, book shelves, and French doors to the courtyard for extra brightness. The laundry room has washer and dryer, utility sink, painted cabinets and folding area. The 2-car plus golf cart garage has epoxy floors, storage cabinets and built-in A/C. The rear yard has an expansive Flagstone patio with raised garden wall, large decorative fountain, Alumawood awning, Malibu lighting, desert landscaping, and lemon and orange trees. Perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the tranquil desert ambience. ''Buy Where you Love to Play...Sun City Palm Desert!''

Features & Amenities

Sun CityFeeBuilt 1995

Property Details

Subdivision
Sun City
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1995
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
6
Garage Spaces
3
Heating
Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Air Conditioning
Flooring
Vinyl, Tile
City
Palm Desert
Zip Code
92211
County
Riverside
Listed byHomeSmart, Lynda Dumas·760-567-8903

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Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$2,776.04
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$439,200
Total Interest
$560,175
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$999,375
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Comparative Market Analysis

Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed

38381 Red Cedar Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Sun City · Palm Desert · Single Family Residence

$549K
Residential Tier
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sqft
2,185
Lot
8,276 sqft
Year
1995
$/Sqft
$251
Pool: No✓
Spa: No✓
Garage: 3-car✓

Listed 5.3% below the median closed sale of $580,000. Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 124 days on market.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $549K· $251/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $580K
−$31K (−5.3%)
Active comps
vs active median $530K
+$19K (+3.6%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $283
−$32 (−11.2%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
78185 Jalousie DrivePalm Desert1996332,0298,712$276$559,9004295
38599 Clear Sky WayPalm Desert1994222,1287,841$281$599,0001690
78006 Damask Rose CourtPalm Desert1998321,6648,276$288$479,0001989
78088 Foxbrook LNPalm Desert1996221,8366,098$283$520,0005188
37443 Mojave Sage StreetPalm Desert1998321,8586,098$285$529,9905787
Total: 5 · Average2.62.21,9037,405$282.6$537,57837
Median1,858$529,990

Closed Properties (5)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
38258 Sunny Days DrivePalm Desert199408/06/2026232,1856,970$649,000$600,000$2750.924094
78108 Foxbrook LanePalm Desert199604/30/2026332,0296,970$590,000$580,000$2860.9812594
38173 Grand OaksPalm Desert199608/11/2026322,3047,405$639,500$625,000$2710.989693
78264 Arbor Glen RoadPalm Desert199706/11/2026332,3047,405$579,000$560,000$2430.976492
78184 Arbor Glen RoadPalm Desert199704/07/2026332,3527,405$559,000$566,770$2411.0129592
Total: 5 · Average2.82.82,234.87,231$586,354$586,354$263.2—124
Median2,304$580,000$580,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.