RELAX, UNWIND and DIVE-IN! Beautifully updated and move-in ready Cathedral City home. Whether you're looking for a full time residence or a vacation get-away, this home will not disappoint. Open living spaces flow together perfectly. Family and friends can hang out while you whip up some culinary goodness in this gourmet kitchen. Stainless Steel appliances, custom cabinets, counters and an Island boasting extra storage with a wine fridge. This home features Smart Technology including The Ring, Nest, as well as a whole house water softener system and tankless water heater. Inside the Primary Suite you have a walk-in closet with a sliding style barn door, an en-suite bath with dual sinks and ample storage as well as access to the outdoors. Get ready to be WOWED by this Amazing Resort Style Backyard. Impressive large pool with integrated spa, over-sized cabana, outdoor shower, mini putting green, firepit and incredible unobstructed Mountain Views. Soak up the sun, swim, lounge, play, chill and entertain to your hearts content. Close to shopping, restaurants, golfing, schools and minutes to downtown Palm Springs. Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Niko Esposito•DRE #01912213• BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
•626-755-3656 (agent)
•nikopalmsprings@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Emily Kroll•DRE #02018584• Re/Max Desert Properties
California Dreaming! Stylishly updated and move-in ready Cathedral City home. You'll instantly fall in love with the open light filled spaces and on cooler desert nights enjoy the floor to ceiling living room fireplace. Get cooking in the beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring high-end appliances, custom quartz counters and an island with storage and wine fridge. Inside the master bedroom you have a walk-in closet, en suite bathroom with plenty of storage and access to outside. Laundry is conveniently located in the hall. The serious wow factor is when you step outside to the amazing resort style backyard! Soak up the sun, swim, lounge, play, chill and entertain galore with family and friends. Amazing sparkling pool with integrated spa, over-sized cabana, outdoor shower, fire pit and unobstructed mountain views. Close to shopping, restaurants, golf courses, schools & 5 minutes to downtown Palm Springs. The good life awaits you! 3D walk through available.
TheMLS #20-585234
Jul 7, 2020
Sold
$421,500
$258/sq ft
Jul 1, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 4, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2020
Listed
$412,000
$252/sq ft
+48
California Dreaming! Stylishly updated and move-in ready Cathedral City home. You'll instantly fall in love with the open light filled spaces and on cooler desert nights enjoy the floor to ceiling living room fireplace. Get cooking in the beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring high-end appliances, custom quartz counters and an island with storage and wine fridge. Inside the master bedroom you have a walk-in closet, en suite bathroom with plenty of storage and access to outside. Laundry is conveniently located in the hall. The serious wow factor is when you step outside to the amazing resort style backyard! Soak up the sun, swim, lounge, play, chill and entertain galore with family and friends. Amazing sparkling pool with integrated spa, over-sized cabana, outdoor shower, fire pit and unobstructed mountain views. Close to shopping, restaurants, golf courses, schools & 5 minutes to downtown Palm Springs. The good life awaits you! 3D walk through available.
GPSMLS #15906433
Aug 18, 2015
Sold
$268,500
$165/sq ft
Jul 7, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2015
Relisted
—
Jun 29, 2015
Pending
—
May 31, 2015
Price Changed
$279,900
$172/sq ft
May 18, 2015
Listed
$279,000
$171/sq ft
GPSMLS #21339632
Oct 3, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2008
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2008
Listed
$189,900
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1998
Sold
$111,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 15, 1987
Sold
$90,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1987
Sold
$14,500
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,307 (−0.5%)
$147,507 + $457,168
$604,675
2024
$8,351 (−0.2%)
$147,507 + $457,168
$604,675
2023
$8,369 (+1.6%)
$144,615 + $448,204
$592,819
2022
$8,235 (+32.0%)
$141,780 + $439,416
$581,196
2021
$6,238 (+43.6%)
$139,000 + $430,800
$569,800
2020
$4,345 (+2.5%)
$115,500 + $306,000
$421,500
2019
$4,239 (+1.8%)
$72,656 + $217,974
$290,630
2018
$4,163 (+1.9%)
$71,232 + $213,700
$284,932
2017
$4,087 (+5.3%)
$68,467 + $205,402
$273,869
2016
$3,882 (−15.9%)
$68,467 + $205,402
$273,869
2015
$4,616 (+59.6%)
$67,125 + $201,375
$268,500
2014
$2,892 (+8.9%)
$49,896 + $149,693
$199,589
2013
$2,656 (+23.1%)
$49,896 + $149,693
$199,589
2012
$2,157 (−3.1%)
$44,000 + $133,000
$177,000
2011
$2,226 (−22.2%)
$36,000 + $107,000
$143,000
2010
$2,860 (−6.7%)
$37,000 + $111,000
$148,000
2009
$3,065 (+32.1%)
$41,000 + $124,000
$165,000
2008
$2,320
$47,000 + $140,000
$187,000
Tax history for 68385 Empalmo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,307 (−0.5%)
$147,507 + $457,168
$604,675
2024
$8,351 (−0.2%)
$147,507 + $457,168
$604,675
2023
$8,369 (+1.6%)
$144,615 + $448,204
$592,819
2022
$8,235 (+32.0%)
$141,780 + $439,416
$581,196
2021
$6,238 (+43.6%)
$139,000 + $430,800
$569,800
2020
$4,345 (+2.5%)
$115,500 + $306,000
$421,500
2019
$4,239 (+1.8%)
$72,656 + $217,974
$290,630
2018
$4,163 (+1.9%)
$71,232 + $213,700
$284,932
2017
$4,087 (+5.3%)
$68,467 + $205,402
$273,869
2016
$3,882 (−15.9%)
$68,467 + $205,402
$273,869
2015
$4,616 (+59.6%)
$67,125 + $201,375
$268,500
2014
$2,892 (+8.9%)
$49,896 + $149,693
$199,589
2013
$2,656 (+23.1%)
$49,896 + $149,693
$199,589
2012
$2,157 (−3.1%)
$44,000 + $133,000
$177,000
2011
$2,226 (−22.2%)
$36,000 + $107,000
$143,000
2010
$2,860 (−6.7%)
$37,000 + $111,000
$148,000
2009
$3,065 (+32.1%)
$41,000 + $124,000
$165,000
2008
$2,320
$47,000 + $140,000
$187,000
*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
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
675082016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Attached, Direct Entrance, Door Opener, 2 Car Garage, Garage Is Attached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 2
# of Open Other Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Suite, WalkInCloset
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Double Vanity(s), Remodeled, Shower Over Tub, Tile
Kitchen Information
Microwave, Gas/Electric Range, Oven
Corian Counters, Island, Gourmet Kitchen, Remodeled, Open to Family Room
Laundry Information
Laundry Area, Laundry Inside
Additional Rooms
Kitchen Island, Dining Area
Cabana, Breakfast Bar, Patio Open, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio Covered, Walk-In Closet, Dining Area
Interior Features
High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Recessed Lighting
Living Room
Windows: Bay Window, Double Pane Windows, Window Blinds