**Build Your Dream Estate in a Legendary Setting - Approved Plans Included**SELLER OFFERING TO PAY BUYER CLOSING COST**Perched high above the Coachella Valley in the exclusive community of Pinyon Crest, this prime piece of vacant land offers more than just an opportunity--it offers a legacy. Just doors down lies the world-famous 'Spider House,' a marvel of architectural ingenuity featured in Architectural Digest, and nearby sits the iconic Villa Maggio, once the secluded mountain escape of Frank Sinatra himself. This is a rare chance to create your own architectural masterpiece in one of the desert's most storied enclaves.Included in the sale are fully approved architectural plans by a celebrated architect--already sanctioned by the HOA--and a detailed construction budget bid from Platinum Engineering, one of the region's premier steel structure manufacturers. You'll also receive the rights to collaborate with both the architect and general contractor, allowing for a seamless design-to-build experience.Enjoy a unique microclimate that offers cooler temperatures--averaging 15-20 degrees lower than the desert floor--while still basking in Southern California's year-round sunshine. This community is maintained by a private HOA, which owns and operates the local water well and provides essential services including roads, mailboxes, and secured access. Utilities are already in place and ready for your vision to take shape.Located just 15 minutes from El Paseo's renowned shopping and dining, and the prestigious Bighorn Golf Club, this location offers privacy, history, and prestige in equal measure.Architectural plans, contractor collaboration rights, and budget documents are available upon request. Contact us today to learn more about this one-of-a-kind opportunity to build your legacy in the hills above Palm Desert.
Lot/land
Listing Provided by:
Christina Arthur DRE #02114357 760-541-7000,
Keller Williams Luxury Homes,
CHRISTINA ARTHUR DRE #02114357,
KELLER WILLIAMS-LA QUINTA
Price cut: $31K (6/23)
$244,000
LOT 45 San Jacinto Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561
--beds
--baths
1.03Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
1.03 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$78/mo HOA
What's special
Year-round sunshinePrivate enclaveCooler microclimate
- 130 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 11:33am
Listing Provided by:
Christina Arthur DRE #02114357 760-541-7000,
Keller Williams Luxury Homes,
CHRISTINA ARTHUR DRE #02114357,
KELLER WILLIAMS-LA QUINTA
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219127174DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

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Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 635381003
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Other
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pinyon Crest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $78 monthly
Location
- Region: Mountain Center
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 3/25/2025
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Submit
- Inclusions: HOA Approval, Plans, and Building information.
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