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  • Listing Provided by: Homesmart
    $499,000

    73315 Helms Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241

    4beds
    1,940sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    2.5 Acres Lot
    $489,400 Zestimate®
    $257/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Real wood-burning stoveOpen tile showerOld world cabinetrySpacious dining areaFrench doorsCovered carportFour sheds for storage
    Escape the city and enjoy serene, private living on this gorgeous 2.5-acre property featuring over 65 Medjool Date trees with room to plant many more. Zoned for agriculture and equestrian use, this secluded retreat offers spectacular mountain and desert vistas, perfect for appreciating stunning sunsets, sunrises, and starry nights in peace. The charming, furnished 4-bedroom, 1-bath Sky Valley home boasts a European kitchen with white and gray granite countertops, Old World cabinetry, and spacious dining area. The bathroom features a high vanity with a glass bowl sink and an open tile shower. The living room is warm and inviting, with French doors and a real wood-burning stove, complemented by a spacious 6’ x 40’ screened-in porch for outdoor relaxation. A fourth bedroom on the west side of the home provides additional flexibility. Outside, the property includes a trailer for a project ideal for guests, a caretaker, or in-law quarters as well as four sheds for storage. For entertainment and gatherings there is 20’x40’ concrete slab on the lower part of the property offers versatile space for additional projects or structures. The home is partially gated for privacy and features a covered carport, making it perfect for families, artists, musicians, or contractors seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. This property offers a unique blend of natural beauty, functional living spaces, and agricultural potential, or just a private getaway for those seeking a weekend home
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 02, 2026 at 11:41pm

    Listing Provided by:

    David Rosales DRE #02058888 760-904-7626,

    Homesmart

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: IG25281440MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Other
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: In Kitchen
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Front
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Desert, Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 2.5 Acres
      • Features: Agricultural, Horse Property
      Details
      • Parcel number: 645170006
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Horses can be raised: Yes
      • Horse amenities: Riding Trail

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Horse Trails, Mountainous
      Location
      • Region: Desert Hot Springs

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $257/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $445,707
      • Annual tax amount: $5,478
      • Date on market: 12/29/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 80 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
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        Estimated market value

        $489,400

        $465,000 - $514,000

        $2,721/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        12/29/2025Listed for sale$499,000$257/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #IG25281440 Report a problem
        9/23/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/1/2025Listed for sale$499,000+18.8%$257/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/22/2021Sold$420,000+0%$216/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219063956 Report a problem
        7/31/2021Pending sale$419,900$216/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219063956 Report a problem
        7/29/2021Price change$419,900-4.5%$216/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #219063956DA Report a problem
        7/23/2021Price change$439,7000%$227/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #219063956DA Report a problem
        6/30/2021Price change$439,900-10.2%$227/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #219063956DA Report a problem
        6/24/2021Listed for sale$489,900+389.9%$253/sqft
        Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219063956 Report a problem
        7/17/2006Sold$100,000$52/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,478 -1.7%$445,707 +2%
        2024$5,573 -1%$436,968 +2%
        2023$5,630 +1.4%$428,400 +2%
        2022$5,550 +183.8%$420,000 +191.7%
        2021$1,956 +16.3%$143,969 +12%
        2020$1,682 +2.7%$128,544 +3%
        2019$1,637 +3.8%$124,800 +4%
        2018$1,577 +9.2%$120,000 +10.1%
        2017$1,444 $109,000
        2016$1,444 +43.3%$109,000 +41.6%
        2015$1,008 +3.9%$77,000 +5.5%
        2014$970 $73,000
        2013-- $73,000
        2012-- $73,000 -8.8%
        2011-- $80,000 +8.1%
        2010-- $74,000 -61.5%
        2009-- $192,129 +2%
        2008-- $188,363 +2%
        2007-- $184,671 +1119.8%
        2006-- $15,140 +2%
        2005-- $14,844 +3.9%
        2003-- $14,289 +2%
        2002-- $14,010 +2%
        2001$152 +2.2%$13,736 +2%
        2000$149 $13,468

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $2,954/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2467
        Property taxes
        $487
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