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$464,835$472 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $490,000 on Mar 18, 2022

171 SANDPIPER ST

PALM DESERT, CA 92260
1
Beds
1.8
Baths
984 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$465K
$430K low$500K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Mar 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,852 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$530,390 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,952
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$373,438
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$519,991
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$428,310

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyRIVERSIDE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Rock / Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
George Washington Charter SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Palm Desert Charter Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Palm Desert High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Desert Sands Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92260These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.180
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.351

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,046 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,494
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,710
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.8 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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How this home compares

171 Sandpiper St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Riverside County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Riverside County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Palm Desert 92260
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Palm Desert 92260
  • Older than 95% of homes in Palm Desert 92260

What homes are worth in Palm Desert 92260

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$231K$5M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Palm Desert 92260.

How it measures up in Palm Desert 92260

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palm Desert 92260.

Estimated value$464,835
CheaperTypical $557,183Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 171 Sandpiper St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalm Desert 92260Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,83535% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47283% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than19595% of homes9% of homes

About 171 Sandpiper St

How much is 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA is $464,835 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $429,962 to $499,708. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA last sell?

171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA last sold on Mar 18, 2022 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA?

171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA built?

171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA?

171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA is assigned to George Washington Charter School (elementary), rated A; Palm Desert Charter Middle School (middle), rated B+; Palm Desert High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Desert Sands Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA compare to other homes in Palm Desert 92260?

Among the 17,966 homes in Palm Desert 92260, it is worth more than 35% of them ($464,835 against a typical $557,183), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($472 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 6% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1959 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 24% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Sandpiper St, Palm Desert, CA was $6,852. The county assessed it at $530,390.

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