Create Your Desert Oasis! This unique property offers a rare combination of space, zoning flexibility, and location. Whether you're looking to create your dream home or start a new business venture, this 1.59-acre fixer-upper is brimming with opportunity. This property is a rare opportunity for investors, renovators, or visionary buyers looking to customize their perfect home or multi-use project. Key Features: Fixer-Upper Charm: The 1,744 sq. ft. main home, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, is ready for your renovation ideas to bring it back to life. Casita: The 1 bedroom and 2 bathroom casita features a large living area and a kitchen area along with laundry hookups. Breathtaking Views: The property boasts captivating mountain views that create an idyllic backdrop for every moment, from tranquil mornings to serene sunsets. Short Term Rentals: This property lies within STR boundaries for approval. Check with Riverside County to verify viability. Prime Location: Situated within walking distance of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and just minutes from world-class golf courses, shopping, dining, and entertainment in La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, and Indio. Prime Investment Potential: Situated in the desirable Bermuda Dunes community, this property is perfect for those looking to add value and capitalize on the region's thriving real estate market. Zoning Advantage: Zoned R-1 12000, this property can be used as a residential home or transformed into a thriving nursery business, or both, offering exceptional versatility. A rare and exciting opportunity! Expansive Potential: With 1.59 acres (over 69,000 sq ft. ), there’s plenty of space for creative landscaping, business use, Short Term Rentals, home expansion, or cultivating a lush garden retreat. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a family home, or an investment opportunity, this property has it all. Bring your vision, tools, and design ideas to make this property shine! Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time renovator, this is a unique opportunity to create something truly special. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of paradise in one of California’s most sought-after desert communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.59 acresLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gregory Jewett•DRE #00925276• Lightning Real Estate
Contact: 818-956-0988
Bought with Ruben Magana•DRE #01219470• Open Door Realty
Here lies a perfect specimen of Real Estate, which has (sort of) a semi-commercial useage. It is Located adjacent to the Bermuda Dunes CC, and the street's nickname is Nursery Row. Why? Because of all the beautiful Nurseries. (Duh!) And guess what? There are some really nice Ranches on Darby as well, because you can also raise and ride horses on this Huge 1.59 Acre spread. The listing is probably one of the best investments around these days, despite the economy, since it's bordered (I kid you not) smack, square in the middle of: La Quinta, Palm Desert and Indio, surrounded by all the latest and finest development. When you drive by, please note that the address out front on the block wall reads 78-565; the correct address, however, according to the tax assessor, is 78-555. Confused yet? Well, join the club. Or better yet, come on over and take a peek for yourself. People please take note: This is a really great deal, and: OWNER WILL CARRY FINANCING!
GPSMLS #21347503
Feb 24, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jan 26, 2011
Price Changed
$249,000
$143/sq ft
Nov 16, 2010
Price Changed
$240,000
$138/sq ft
Oct 13, 2010
Price Changed
$249,000
$143/sq ft
Aug 7, 2010
Listing Removed
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May 25, 2010
Price Changed
$259,000
$149/sq ft
Sep 19, 2009
Price Changed
$274,000
$157/sq ft
Jul 1, 2009
Price Changed
$275,000
$158/sq ft
Jun 2, 2009
Price Changed
$299,000
$171/sq ft
May 17, 2009
Price Changed
$311,000
$178/sq ft
Feb 9, 2009
Price Changed
$312,000
$179/sq ft
Nov 25, 2008
Price Changed
$313,000
$179/sq ft
Oct 22, 2008
Listed
$379,000
$217/sq ft
GPSMLS #21334763
Oct 21, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2008
Listed
$395,000
$226/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1996
Sold
$120,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1979
Sold
$12,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,716 (+2.0%)
$99,219 + $202,218
$301,437
2024
$3,643 (+2.0%)
$99,219 + $202,218
$301,437
2023
$3,572 (+2.0%)
$97,274 + $198,253
$295,527
2022
$3,503 (+2.0%)
$95,367 + $194,366
$289,733
2021
$3,435 (+1.9%)
$93,498 + $190,555
$284,053
2020
$3,369 (+2.0%)
$91,665 + $186,819
$278,484
2019
$3,303 (+2.0%)
$90,726 + $184,904
$275,630
2018
$3,239 (+2.2%)
$88,948 + $181,279
$270,227
2017
$3,170 (+2.6%)
$85,495 + $174,241
$259,736
2016
$3,091 (−0.3%)
$85,495 + $174,241
$259,736
2015
$3,101 (+1.7%)
$83,819 + $170,825
$254,644
2014
$3,048 (+0.7%)
$80,945 + $164,965
$245,910
2013
$3,026 (+59.4%)
$80,945 + $164,965
$245,910
2012
$1,898 (+1.7%)
$80,580 + $164,220
$244,800
2011
$1,866 (+1.8%)
$51,858 + $103,725
$155,583
2010
$1,833 (+2.9%)
$50,842 + $101,692
$152,534
2009
$1,781 (+3.8%)
$50,463 + $100,933
$151,396
2008
$1,716
$50,584 + $101,174
$151,758
Tax history for 78555 Darby Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,716 (+2.0%)
$99,219 + $202,218
$301,437
2024
$3,643 (+2.0%)
$99,219 + $202,218
$301,437
2023
$3,572 (+2.0%)
$97,274 + $198,253
$295,527
2022
$3,503 (+2.0%)
$95,367 + $194,366
$289,733
2021
$3,435 (+1.9%)
$93,498 + $190,555
$284,053
2020
$3,369 (+2.0%)
$91,665 + $186,819
$278,484
2019
$3,303 (+2.0%)
$90,726 + $184,904
$275,630
2018
$3,239 (+2.2%)
$88,948 + $181,279
$270,227
2017
$3,170 (+2.6%)
$85,495 + $174,241
$259,736
2016
$3,091 (−0.3%)
$85,495 + $174,241
$259,736
2015
$3,101 (+1.7%)
$83,819 + $170,825
$254,644
2014
$3,048 (+0.7%)
$80,945 + $164,965
$245,910
2013
$3,026 (+59.4%)
$80,945 + $164,965
$245,910
2012
$1,898 (+1.7%)
$80,580 + $164,220
$244,800
2011
$1,866 (+1.8%)
$51,858 + $103,725
$155,583
2010
$1,833 (+2.9%)
$50,842 + $101,692
$152,534
2009
$1,781 (+3.8%)
$50,463 + $100,933
$151,396
2008
$1,716
$50,584 + $101,174
$151,758
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.59 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
609062002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Oct 26, 2023 • Final
Electrical service upgrade residential
Upgrade the electrical meter for an existing dwelling.
Electrical
Electric meter
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.