OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2017 for $515K

$964,143

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,196/mo

•

1,619

sq ft

71781 Sahara Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

About this home

Location, Location, featured in October 2016 Palm Springs Life this property is located in the Magnesia Falls Cove in Rancho Mirage. We proudly present this European cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, on 1/2 acre of privacy and south facing mountains views from your oversized backyard pool and spa along with a self sustaining aquaponic garden! Built in 1938, and recently stripped down to its studs, upgrading was completed while maintaining its old world flair. Commercial cooking stove with gas range top, exhaust hood, and outdoor grilling island with wood burning pizza oven for the chef in you. Grand fireplace and wood ceiling in the great room, unique master suite with distinctive styling, and a guest bedroom or office with bathroom. Property also includes survey along with architectural plans to add 3 bedrooms plus with a two car garage. Just the land itself is amazing. This home qualifies as a historical property and could obtain a historical designation. Outstanding home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bruce Busher •DRE #01301880 • HK Lane Real Estate

Bought with William Morgner •DRE #01863356 • Alta Realty Group CA, Inc.

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•Source:GPSMLS #217010026

Redfin Estimate

$964,143

$449K since sold in July 2017$18K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($949K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
3 beds2 baths1,774 sq ft
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$1,200,000
D
2 beds3 baths1,608 sq ft
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$575,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,000 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$1,065,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,704 sq ft
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Market trends in 92270, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.6%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$877K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

91d

4 days MoM

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171

13 MoM

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Sale history for 71781 Sahara Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 20, 2017

Sold

$515,000

$318/sq ft

GPSMLS #217010026

Jul 26, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 24, 2017

Sold

$515,000

$318/sq ft

May 16, 2017

Contingent

—

May 10, 2017

Price Changed

$525,000

$324/sq ft

Apr 6, 2017

Listed

$539,000

$333/sq ft

GPSMLS #214082927

Nov 28, 2014

Sold

$499,000

$308/sq ft

Oct 8, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 2, 2014

Listed

$499,900

$309/sq ft

+25

Location Location Location Magnesia Falls Cove in Rancho Mirage presents this European cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, on 1/2 acre of privacy and south facing mountains views from your oversized backyard pool and spa. Built in 1938, and stripped down to its studs, upgrading was completed while maintaining its old world flair. Commercial cooking stove with gas range top, exhaust hood, and outdoor grilling island with wood burning oven for the chef in you. Grand fireplace and wood ceiling in the great room, unique master suit and to the distinctive styling, and guest bedroom or office with bathroom, . Just the land itself is amazing. Wait till you see the backyard. Outstanding!

Public Records

Jul 18, 1988

Sold

$95,000

$59/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,573 (−7.9%)

$175,792 + $410,184

$585,976

2024

$8,223 (−0.7%)

$175,792 + $410,184

$585,976

2023

$8,279 (+1.6%)

$172,346 + $402,142

$574,488

2022

$8,151 (+6.0%)

$168,967 + $394,257

$563,224

2020

$7,689 (+1.5%)

$162,406 + $378,949

$541,355

2019

$7,577 (+1.6%)

$160,741 + $375,064

$535,805

2018

$7,459 (−0.6%)

$157,590 + $367,710

$525,300

2017

$7,505 (+2.8%)

$129,444 + $387,297

$516,741

2016

$7,303 (+3.6%)

$129,444 + $387,297

$516,741

2015

$7,049 (+107.0%)

$126,906 + $379,703

$506,609

2014

$3,405 (−0.8%)

$38,256 + $163,112

$201,368

2013

$3,433 (+5.0%)

$38,256 + $163,112

$201,368

2012

$3,271 (+0.8%)

$38,084 + $162,376

$200,460

2011

$3,246 (−0.8%)

$37,338 + $159,193

$196,531

2010

$3,271 (+1.9%)

$36,606 + $156,072

$192,678

2009

$3,209 (+6.7%)

$36,334 + $154,906

$191,240

2008

$3,008

$36,421 + $155,275

$191,696

Tax history for 71781 Sahara Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,573 (−7.9%)

$175,792 + $410,184

$585,976

2024

$8,223 (−0.7%)

$175,792 + $410,184

$585,976

2023

$8,279 (+1.6%)

$172,346 + $402,142

$574,488

2022

$8,151 (+6.0%)

$168,967 + $394,257

$563,224

2020

$7,689 (+1.5%)

$162,406 + $378,949

$541,355

2019

$7,577 (+1.6%)

$160,741 + $375,064

$535,805

2018

$7,459 (−0.6%)

$157,590 + $367,710

$525,300

2017

$7,505 (+2.8%)

$129,444 + $387,297

$516,741

2016

$7,303 (+3.6%)

$129,444 + $387,297

$516,741

2015

$7,049 (+107.0%)

$126,906 + $379,703

$506,609

2014

$3,405 (−0.8%)

$38,256 + $163,112

$201,368

2013

$3,433 (+5.0%)

$38,256 + $163,112

$201,368

2012

$3,271 (+0.8%)

$38,084 + $162,376

$200,460

2011

$3,246 (−0.8%)

$37,338 + $159,193

$196,531

2010

$3,271 (+1.9%)

$36,606 + $156,072

$192,678

2009

$3,209 (+6.7%)

$36,334 + $154,906

$191,240

2008

$3,008

$36,421 + $155,275

$191,696

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,619

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Riverside County

APN

684353001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.

R-M

Residential Medium Density Zone

The R-M zoning district identifies areas appropriate for a variety of housing types. The allowable maximum density is four units per gross acre. The R-M zoning district is intended to encourage the development of a variety of residential development, including garden apartments and affordable housing. The R-M zoning district is consistent with the medium density residential land use designation of the general plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking and Garage Information
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking: Circular Driveway, Driveway
Has Garage
Garage Description: Detached
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Carport Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Walk In Closet

Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Bathroom Features: Marble Shower, Shower Stall

Room Information
Rooms: Bonus Room, Family Room
Eating Areas: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
Kitchen Features: Granite Slab Counters, Remodeled
Laundry Location: Individual Room

Interior Features
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting
Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
Doors: Double Door Entry, French Doors
Furnished: Unfurnished
Window Treatments: Blinds

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace(s)
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Free Standing
Fireplace Location: Family Room

Flooring
Stone Tile

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refrigerator
Gas
Has Range Hood

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Exterior

Building Information
Building Style: Cottage
Year Built Source: Assessor
Levels: One
Roofing: Concrete, Tile
Exterior Construction: Adobe
Foundation: Slab

Exterior Features
Built-In BBQ: Gas
Patio Features: Concrete Slab, Covered, Wood
Other Exterior Features: Premium Lot
Fencing: Block, Brick, Chain Link, Fenced, Partial
Has Sprinklers

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Location: Private
Pool Description: Heated
Pool Construction: Gunite, In Ground

Land Information
Lot Acres: 0.4800
Land Type: Fee
Land Type: Fee Simple
Irrigation: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Location: Corner Lot
Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Street Paved, Street Public

Property Features
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
View: Has View
View Type: Mountain(s)
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Accessory Bldgs
Property Attached/Detached: Detached
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North, Leisure Faces South

Green/Energy Efficiency Information
Green Features: Yes
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Green Sustainability: Conserving Methods

Utilities

Utilities Information
Water: Water District
Water District Name: CVWD
Sewer: Connected on Bond
TV Services: Cable TV

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0.00

Location Information
Directions: From HWY 111 turn onto Ocotillo and follow up to Sahara, Home is on the North East corner.
Cross Streets: Ocotillo

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,619
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Riverside County
APN: 684353001

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Included in Sale: Commercial oven, Fridge, washer/dryer
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional
Sale Type: Standard
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Will Consider Lease: No

Around this home

Schools

Rancho Mirage Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Nellie N. Coffman Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi

4/10

Rancho Mirage High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 114° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Rancho Mirage, CA • 92270

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

104

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$916,000 – $1.11M

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Home values near 71781 Sahara Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
71785 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2492 Sq. Ft.	$1,117,537
71825 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,017,028

Address	Redfin Estimate
71805 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 2548 Sq. Ft.	$1,164,477
42769 Ocotillo Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1574 Sq. Ft.	$754,728

Address	Redfin Estimate
71817 Sahara Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$2,267,824
42722 Ocotillo Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2097 Sq. Ft.	—

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