Mid Century Ranch Style home nestled in the serene upper Cathedral City Cove. Beautiful 4 bedroom home with 2 baths, remodeled kitchen and original fireplace in the living room. Large garage for storage or bonus room. Playhouse in the backyard along with a large pool with spa and Baja swim up pad! This oversized lot has room to make dreams come true with large side yard for RV Parking or a half Basketball Court. Property has recently been newly landscaped with drought resistant plants and bushes lining the entire property to create a serene enclosed yard. House is fully furnished. Owner willing to sell as is. This area is very up and coming with a lot of remodels and a wonderful community. The Cove was originally an artist community founded in the 1940s and still has sprinklings of the eclectic artistic culture that it started from.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$457Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alexander Knutson•DRE #01860265• Alex Knutson, Broker
Gorgeous, successful vacation rental INCOME property in the Upper Cove: 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Large Master suite, Pebble Tec Pool and Spa, Large lot, Huge covered back veranda with spectacular views of the nearby canyons and mountains in the distance. This house has been the city getaway for the current owners' family and friends, while also paying for itself as a successful vacation rental with income of more than $60K+ per year. If you want to step into a turnkey income producing property that pays for itself, with all the room to entertain family and friends in style, this is it! Perched in the upper Cathedral City Cove, among the canyons, protected from the desert winds, in the last affordable Cove in the desert; the house is perfectly located between downtown Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage/Palm Desert. Property includes Keypad door lock and Nest thermostat. Furnishings, Washer/Dryer, & Future bookings are negotiable.
GPSMLS #217012920
Sep 12, 2017
Sold
$379,000
$203/sq ft
Aug 18, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2017
Contingent
—
May 1, 2017
Listed
$399,000
$213/sq ft
+23
New Paint throughout the entire Interior. Up out of the daily Wind. 180 Degree Views in the backyard. New Evaporative cooler. Master Bedroom was expanded with permits, Has 4 Large closets, Walk in Shower with no door and has access to the Pool, Spa and Patio. All new Windows. Fireplace in Family Room. Plantation Shudders on Street facing windows. Ceiling Fans in all Bedrooms & Family room. Desert landscaping so You can enjoy being outside enjoying the backyard. Fenced RV parking with huge side yard. Large Covered Patio plus a Sun Deck. Pool & Spa are Pebble Tech with auto vacuum & there is a large Sun Deck in the pool.
Greater Lansing AoR #217012920DA
Sep 12, 2017
Sold
$379,000
$203/sq ft
May 1, 2017
Listed
$399,000
$213/sq ft
GPSMLS #217000780
Apr 30, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 2017
Price Changed
$399,000
$213/sq ft
Jan 6, 2017
Listed
$429,000
$230/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1990
Sold
$128,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,551 (−2.1%)
$232,722 + $530,390
$763,112
2024
$10,773 (−1.3%)
$232,722 + $530,390
$763,112
2023
$10,913 (+0.2%)
$228,159 + $519,991
$748,150
2022
$10,892 (+25.1%)
$223,686 + $509,796
$733,482
2021
$8,705 (−0.5%)
$219,300 + $499,800
$719,100
2020
$8,751 (+33.6%)
$38,646 + $506,523
$545,169
2019
$6,552 (+2.1%)
$38,250 + $501,330
$539,580
2018
$6,417 (+51.6%)
$115,974 + $270,606
$386,580
2017
$4,234 (+2.2%)
$77,692 + $141,044
$218,736
2016
$4,142 (+2.6%)
$77,692 + $141,044
$218,736
2015
$4,036 (+0.7%)
$76,169 + $138,279
$214,448
2014
$4,009 (−0.9%)
$73,557 + $133,535
$207,092
2013
$4,046 (+3.0%)
$73,557 + $133,535
$207,092
2012
$3,928 (+1.9%)
$73,226 + $132,933
$206,159
2011
$3,857 (−0.8%)
$71,791 + $130,327
$202,118
2010
$3,889 (+0.1%)
$70,384 + $127,772
$198,156
2009
$3,884 (+5.0%)
$69,859 + $126,818
$196,677
2008
$3,701
$70,026 + $127,120
$197,146
Tax history for 38180 Dorn Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,551 (−2.1%)
$232,722 + $530,390
$763,112
2024
$10,773 (−1.3%)
$232,722 + $530,390
$763,112
2023
$10,913 (+0.2%)
$228,159 + $519,991
$748,150
2022
$10,892 (+25.1%)
$223,686 + $509,796
$733,482
2021
$8,705 (−0.5%)
$219,300 + $499,800
$719,100
2020
$8,751 (+33.6%)
$38,646 + $506,523
$545,169
2019
$6,552 (+2.1%)
$38,250 + $501,330
$539,580
2018
$6,417 (+51.6%)
$115,974 + $270,606
$386,580
2017
$4,234 (+2.2%)
$77,692 + $141,044
$218,736
2016
$4,142 (+2.6%)
$77,692 + $141,044
$218,736
2015
$4,036 (+0.7%)
$76,169 + $138,279
$214,448
2014
$4,009 (−0.9%)
$73,557 + $133,535
$207,092
2013
$4,046 (+3.0%)
$73,557 + $133,535
$207,092
2012
$3,928 (+1.9%)
$73,226 + $132,933
$206,159
2011
$3,857 (−0.8%)
$71,791 + $130,327
$202,118
2010
$3,889 (+0.1%)
$70,384 + $127,772
$198,156
2009
$3,884 (+5.0%)
$69,859 + $126,818
$196,677
2008
$3,701
$70,026 + $127,120
$197,146
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,622
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
686242021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking: Oversized
Has Garage
Garage Description: Attached
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 4
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 4
RV Parking Description: Private
RV Parking Access Dimensions:
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Master Suite
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Room Information
Rooms: Family Room
Kitchen Features: Remodeled
Laundry Location: In Garage
Interior Features
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting
Furnished: Fully Furnished
Window Treatments: Double Pane Windows
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace(s)
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Flooring
Mixed
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Dryer Hookup, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas/Elec Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator
Volt 220 Locations: 220V Throughout
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Evaporative Cooling
Exterior
Building Information
Building Style: Mid Century, Ranch
Building # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Other
Levels: One
Roofing: Foam
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Exterior Features
Security Safety: None
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Location: Private
Pool Description: Private
Pool Construction: Pebble
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Spa/Hot Tub Description: Heated - Gas
Spa/Hot Tub Construction: Pebble
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.2600
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Other
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Other
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
No
Property Attached/Detached: Attached
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
Utilities Information
PUD Y/N: No
Sewer: In Street Paid
TV Services: Cable TV
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00
Location Information
Directions: Upper Cathedral City Cove
Cross Streets: Dorn Road /Indigo Ln
Community Information
Gated Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,622
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Riverside County
APN: 686242021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Conventional
Sale Type: Standard
Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Cathedral City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 109° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cathedral City, CA • 92234
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.8 hrs
7.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$811,000 – $982,000
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