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4 California Homes Offering Desert Views, Comfort, and Style

By Awais Manzoor

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Across Southern California, this quartet highlights a shared preference for indoor-outdoor ease, where sunshine, views, and usable yards shape daily life as much as interiors do. From Cathedral City’s furnished country-club retreat with mountain vistas to Palm Desert’s relaxed, refined setting near the Santa Rosa Mountains, the emphasis stays on leisure-forward living. Lancaster contributes an updated, first-time-on-market home with an everyday rhythm—fireplace warmth, a private backyard, and a walkable elementary school. In Menifee, trails and schools quartet with an entertainer’s yard and a fully finished RV garage.

35436 Calle Solana | $399,000

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35436 Calle Solana, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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LISTING AGENT:
Tari Clay

From its elevated setting in Cathedral City, this light and bright furnished residence looks out to mountain views framed by palm trees and stretches of green space, all on a quiet cul-de-sac within Cathedral Canyon Country Club. Inside, upgrades bring warmth and texture, including cork flooring throughout and a distinctive mahogany wall in the living room—where the scenery becomes part of the daily backdrop. An open dining area flows into the kitchen, outfitted with stainless steel appliances for easy weeknight cooking or casual entertaining. The layout offers two bedrooms, both designed as primary suites with en suite baths, creating privacy and flexibility for guests or shared living. Beyond the front door, resort-style amenities include an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a pool, a spa, and a clubhouse—inviting weekends that feel effortlessly on vacation.

Price:
$399,000
Size:
1,406 sq ft
Contact:
Tari Clay, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, 805.570.9432
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44141 Date Avenue | $369,000

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44141 Date Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
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LISTING AGENT:
Joy Marie Murphy

On a quiet stretch of Date Avenue in Lancaster, this charming, updated residence is being offered for the first time since it was built. Arrival is framed by lush green lawns, rose bushes, and fresh exterior paint, setting a warm tone before you step inside. The bright, airy floor plan is designed for everyday ease, with upgraded LVP flooring and a tastefully updated kitchen. In the cozy family room, an all-brick fireplace anchors the space, enhanced by a brand-new gas insert for relaxed evenings at home. Bedrooms are generously sized, while the upgraded bathroom features a modern walk-in shower. Out back, a private yard invites both entertaining and unwinding, with a patio area, grassy space for kids and pets, and block wall fencing. With an elementary school within walking distance and shopping and dining minutes away, daily life feels refreshingly simple.

Price:
$369,000
Size:
1,207 sq ft
Contact:
Joy Marie Murphy, Keller Williams Antelope Valley, 661.400.1471
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72682 Thrush Road | $325,000

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72682 Thrush Road, 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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LISTING AGENT:
Jenell Vandenbos

Set against the scenic Santa Rosa Mountains, Palm Desert pairs natural beauty with a relaxed yet refined rhythm of daily life. With over 350 days of sunshine each year, warm weather becomes a constant invitation to live outdoors, from morning walks to evenings shaped by dramatic desert sunsets. The city’s resort-style atmosphere is balanced by an active, everyday energy—golf at Desert Willow Golf Resort, plus hiking, biking, and tennis opportunities that keep the calendar moving. For a change of pace, El Paseo brings upscale shopping and dining, while the McCallum Theatre adds a cultural note to the week. It’s a setting designed for a slower pace without sacrificing luxury or convenience, whether enjoyed year-round or as a seasonal escape.

Price:
$325,000
Size:
810 sq ft
Contact:
Jenell Vandenbos, Coldwell Banker Realty, 760.831.4126
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Exceptional Residence | Contact for pricing

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25508 Beth Drive, Menifee, CA 92584
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LISTING AGENT:
Carol Planchon

From its elevated setting in Menifee’s desirable Calder Ranch neighborhood, this residence opens with an airy, open layout framed by beautiful flooring and high ceilings. A formal dining area connects to the kitchen through a butler area, while the heart of the home flows into a spacious living space designed for everyday comfort and easy entertaining. The oversized main bedroom is a true retreat, with room to unwind and take in the views; the ensuite bath includes dual sinks, a vanity, a large soaking tub, a separate shower, and a large walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms are generously sized with walk-in closets. Outside, a wraparound covered front porch invites mountain views and cool breezes, echoed in the permitted bonus room with upgraded Tiger Screens. A finished RV garage impresses with a quiet remote roll-up door and roof sprinkler system, while the backyard adds a horseshoe pit, bocce ball court, and a large shed—plus hiking trails right across the street.

Price: Contact for pricing

Size:
4,011 sq ft
Contact:
Carol Planchon, Kallen Realty, 951.662.2819
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