Rare opportunity to acquire land that is secluded yet extremely close to three cities in the Coachella Valley - Just a 10 minute drive to the heart of Palm Springs - Build your dream ranch or up to two homes per acre - Breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains - In Cathedral City's path of growth - Is part of the North City Specific Plan, which is intended to integrate nearly 5,000 acres of land north of I-10 into the larger Cathedral City community. The plan is intended to link neighborhoods through transportation and amenities, while balancing housing, jobs, and open space. Areas near freeway access and major streets like Date Palm Drive are envisioned for commercial and mixed-use projects combining retail, office, and housing. A range of housing types from lower-density estate and single-family neighbor hoods to higher-density units and mixed-use residential developments.
Vacant landProperty Type
5.47 acresLot Size
$14,625Price/Acres
Listed by Susan Harvey•DRE #00957590• Desert Pacific Properties
North City, located between East Palm Canyon Drive and Ramon Road, is a residential and commercial Cathedral City neighborhood with mid-century streetscapes and mountain-view corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road crossroads, where taquerias, local salons, and low-key storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Community pillars include the Mary Pickford Theatre, the Cathedral City Amphitheater, and the Cathedral City Public Library. Single-story ranch homes and desert-modern lines mix with small apartment courts along wide, sunlit blocks. Civic spaces and pocket parks shape a walk-and-errand lifestyle, with desert landscaping and big-sky light defining the streets. Nearby festival lawns and performance venues add a cultural pulse without changing the calm, practical feel.
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Desert, panoramic, mountain and hill views
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Approximately 5.47 acres of fee simple land
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Property has views (desert, panoramic, mountains, hills)
Driving directions: From I-10 east, take the Palm Drive exit, go north about 1 mile, turn right onto Varner Road, property on the right after approximately 0.75 miles
Cross street: Richards Rd
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Not applicable (vacant land)
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Fee simple ownership
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Sewer: Unknown
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Not in a gated community
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Listing terms: Cash
Sale type: Standard
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Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
To provide for appropriately located high quality family residential areas with very low densities, retention of open and natural areas and reduction of grading.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 112° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Cathedral City, CA • 92234
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Varner Rd
$72,121
$7,879 under list price of $80K
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