Second homes for sale in Palm Springs

Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley draw winter-sun visitors, golfers, and event crowds, with signature draws like the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells and the Coachella festival nearby. Peak demand from roughly November through April, combined with a limited supply of resort-community homes, supports the market. Pacaso’s fractional ownership model fits owners who want a desert escape for part of the year.

Pacaso’s Palm Springs-area homes span Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Indian Wells, many near golf and resort communities. Shares start at 1/8 ownership, with the option to purchase additional shares up to 1/2 for more desert time. The price covers the home, its design upgrades, furnishings, and closing costs, while ongoing care by a local Asset Manager is shared among owners as a monthly operating cost.

Palm Springs has the mid-century architecture, boutiques, and nightlife, while Palm Desert is known for El Paseo shopping and a more suburban feel. La Quinta and Indian Wells center on golf, tennis, and resort living. Pacaso has homes across all four, so the right fit depends on whether you want a walkable downtown or a golf-resort setting.

Palm Springs’ peak season runs November through April, and a 1/8 share of a Palm Springs Pacaso comes with six advance stays and unlimited short-notice stays booked through SmartStay™, with up to 42 nights per share owned and peak dates shared across owners. Larger shares add more time, and about 90% of Pacaso homes are Swap-eligible, including Napa Valley and Santa Barbara & Montecito, which are available to Palm Springs owners too.

Each share of a Palm Springs Pacaso comes with up to 42 nights, versus paying $600 to $1,500 a night for a comparable resort-community home rental during the winter and spring peak every time you visit. Fractional ownership shares a desert resort home across up to eight owners, which suits a winter-season pattern, while buying outright means a full home that sits quiet through summer.

November through April is peak season, with sunny days in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit, plus events like the BNP Paribas Open in March and the Coachella festival in April. Fall and early spring offer pleasant weather with lower demand. Summer is extremely hot, often above 105 degrees, though rates drop and pools stay central to daily life.

Palm Springs International (PSP) is the closest, about 2 to 15 miles from most communities and typically 10 to 30 minutes by car, with seasonal nonstop flights from many cities. Ontario (ONT) is about 70 to 80 miles away and LAX about 110 to 130 miles, each roughly 1.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic.

Golf, tennis, and pool days lead the list, alongside hiking in Indian Canyons, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, and mid-century architecture tours. Downtown Palm Springs and El Paseo offer dining and shopping, and Joshua Tree is a day trip. Pacaso’s complete guide to things to do in Palm Springs covers more.