




36197 Hewitt Dr, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
About This Home
Welcome to Alara at University Park, a new community located in Palm Desert, which is close to world class restaurants and shopping. Homesite 2 is the decorated model home that is close to the new state of the art community amenities. The Gravity floorplan features 4 bedrooms, with 3 full bathrooms, and is 2,335 sq. ft, with a 2-car garage. Upon entering the home, you will take notice of a dramatic 2 story foyer leading into the large open-concept great room and kitchen which features plenty of workspace and natural light with a central island and stainless steel appliances. There is one guest bedroom and bathroom located on the first floor with the primary bedroom located upstairs with an upgraded ensuite bath with dual vanities and a large walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms are located adjacent to the central loft space upstairs with a shared bath. The side courtyard features room to entertain and relax with direct access from the great room through the upgraded stacking sliding doors. The neighborhood amenities include a new community center with pools, spa, fitness center, pickleball and bocce ball. Homesite 2 is the decorated model home and is completed and ready to move in. An owned solar panel system is included with all furnishings, completed yard and decorations.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2024
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
- Construction materials: Stucco
Other
- Builder model: Gravity
- Builder name: Toll Brothers
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Tankless Water Heater,Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan,Dual Sinks,Full Bath on Main Level,Separate Shower
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Quartz Counters,Bedroom on Main Level,Loft
- Door features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,335 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 694631002
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 4,002 sqft
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered 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
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $4,040 | $48,480 |
| Home Insurance * | $260 | $3,120 |
| Property Taxes | $619 | $7,428 |
| Electricity | $500 | $6,008 |
| Total | $5,419 | $65,028 |
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
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Price change | $799,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Price change | $859,000 |
| 2026-06-01 | Price change | $899,000 |
| 2026-05-15 | Listed for sale | $944,000 |
