VERY AFFORDABLE starter home nestled on a sleepy little street. .. Recently upgraded and updated in the last few years. .. This property offers a swimming pool, patio, fruit trees, mountain and valley views, low maintenance desert landscaped frontyard. .. Close to area shopping, restaurants, spas, hot mineral baths, and schools (pre-k thru 12). Don't wait too long to secure this opportunity.
GPSMLS #21310242
May 31, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 2, 2007
Listed
$259,000
$208/sq ft
GPSMLS #21243143
Jul 9, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2007
Price Changed
$273,500
$219/sq ft
Mar 14, 2006
Listed
$289,900
$232/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 2004
Sold
$162,500
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 2002
Sold
$83,500
$67/sq ft
GPSMLS #41133645
Jul 15, 2002
Sold
$83,721
$67/sq ft
May 8, 2002
Listed
$92,500
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$59,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1979
Sold
$45,500
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,906 (−0.4%)
$20,728 + $117,475
$138,203
2024
$2,919
$20,728 + $117,475
$138,203
2023
$2,918 (+33.1%)
$20,322 + $115,172
$135,494
2022
$2,192 (−1.2%)
$19,924 + $112,914
$132,838
2020
$2,219 (+2.0%)
$19,151 + $108,530
$127,681
2019
$2,176 (+2.7%)
$18,955 + $107,418
$126,373
2018
$2,120 (+0.3%)
$18,584 + $105,312
$123,896
2017
$2,113 (−17.6%)
$17,863 + $101,224
$119,087
2016
$2,565 (+83.2%)
$17,863 + $101,224
$119,087
2015
$1,400 (−7.3%)
$17,513 + $99,240
$116,753
2014
$1,511 (+8.8%)
$8,682 + $49,206
$57,888
2013
$1,388 (+3.3%)
$8,682 + $49,206
$57,888
2012
$1,344 (−10.6%)
$8,644 + $48,985
$57,629
2011
$1,503 (−5.5%)
$8,475 + $48,025
$56,500
2010
$1,591 (+51.1%)
$9,000 + $54,000
$63,000
2009
$1,053 (−48.7%)
$11,000 + $61,000
$72,000
2008
$2,051
$9,000 + $52,000
$61,000
Tax history for 10648 Santa Cruz Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,906 (−0.4%)
$20,728 + $117,475
$138,203
2024
$2,919
$20,728 + $117,475
$138,203
2023
$2,918 (+33.1%)
$20,322 + $115,172
$135,494
2022
$2,192 (−1.2%)
$19,924 + $112,914
$132,838
2020
$2,219 (+2.0%)
$19,151 + $108,530
$127,681
2019
$2,176 (+2.7%)
$18,955 + $107,418
$126,373
2018
$2,120 (+0.3%)
$18,584 + $105,312
$123,896
2017
$2,113 (−17.6%)
$17,863 + $101,224
$119,087
2016
$2,565 (+83.2%)
$17,863 + $101,224
$119,087
2015
$1,400 (−7.3%)
$17,513 + $99,240
$116,753
2014
$1,511 (+8.8%)
$8,682 + $49,206
$57,888
2013
$1,388 (+3.3%)
$8,682 + $49,206
$57,888
2012
$1,344 (−10.6%)
$8,644 + $48,985
$57,629
2011
$1,503 (−5.5%)
$8,475 + $48,025
$56,500
2010
$1,591 (+51.1%)
$9,000 + $54,000
$63,000
2009
$1,053 (−48.7%)
$11,000 + $61,000
$72,000
2008
$2,051
$9,000 + $52,000
$61,000
*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
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
639063007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-L
Residential Low District
The district is intended to promote the development of low-density, single-family residential uses at a maximum density of 6 dwelling units per acre. Clustered development can occur and is encouraged where needed to respect on-site natural resource areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Garage Description: Attached
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
No
Flooring
Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Source: Assessor
Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.1800
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Unknown
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00
Association Fee 3: $114,000
Location Information
Directions: Palm Drive north to 12th street left to Santa Cruz left go down to 10648 on left side.
Cross Streets: 12TH Street
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Riverside County
APN: 639063007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
Bella Vista Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Painted Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Desert Hot Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Desert Hot Springs, CA • 92240
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.8 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $400,000
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