72817 Skyward Way, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
About This Home
Development Opportunity or Custom Home Potential in South Palm Desert!This unique property comes with past-approved plans for an approximately 2,750 sq. ft. residence, with the option to incorporate a detached ADU--perfect for guests, a home office, or potential rental income. The existing home has already been taken down to the studs, offering a true blank slate for a new vision.A professionally constructed pool and spa are already completed (pending final gunite and equipment), providing significant time and cost savings for the next owner. Situated in a highly desirable location, the property is just minutes from El Paseo and a short distance to Ironwood Park, with easy access to premier shopping, dining, hiking, and top-rated schools.Whether you're an investor seeking your next project or a buyer ready to design a custom desert retreat, this property presents a compelling opportunity with exceptional upside potential with all the open backyard and mountain view feels.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,762 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 628173002
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: In Ground,Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Pool
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Riverside County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,236 | $38,832 |
| Home Insurance * | $176 | $2,112 |
| Property Taxes | $807 | $9,684 |
| Electricity | $592 | $7,107 |
| Total | $4,811 | $57,732 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
| 2025-11-27 | Listing removed | $800,000 |
| 2025-05-07 | Listed for sale | $800,000 |
| 2024-06-13 | Listing removed | $800,000 |
| 2024-06-09 | Pending sale | $800,000 |
| 2024-06-04 | Listed for sale | $800,000 |
| 2024-05-18 | Pending sale | $800,000 |
| 2024-05-10 | Listed for sale | $800,000 |
| 2024-05-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-12-04 | Price change | $975,000 |
| 2023-10-24 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000 |
| 2022-10-11 | Sold | $700,000 |
| 2022-09-22 | Pending sale | $649,000 |
| 2022-08-27 | Contingent | $649,000 |
| 2022-08-19 | Listed for sale | $649,000 |
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