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$603,390$304 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

551 DESERT WEST DR

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
2
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,984 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$603K
$555K low$652K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$452,970

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRIVERSIDE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Nellie N. Coffman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Rancho Mirage High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Rancho Mirage Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.9 mi

District: Palm Springs Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92270These 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.186
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.380

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.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.17,957
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.685 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,326
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$154,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.7 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

551 Desert West Dr 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 74% of homes in Rancho Mirage 92270
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Rancho Mirage 92270
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Riverside County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Riverside County

What homes are worth in Rancho Mirage 92270

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

This home
$279K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Rancho Mirage 92270.

How it measures up in Rancho Mirage 92270

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rancho Mirage 92270.

Estimated value$603,390
CheaperTypical $847,251Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$304
CheaperTypical $369Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,331 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 551 Desert West Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho Mirage 92270Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$603,39026% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30426% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,984 ft²37% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²5% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than197728% of homes24% of homes

About 551 Desert West Dr

How much is 551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA is $603,390 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $555,199 to $651,581. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA last sell?

551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA?

551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,984 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA built?

551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

What schools serve 551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA?

551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA is assigned to Nellie N. Coffman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Rancho Mirage High School (high), rated B; Rancho Mirage Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Palm Springs Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Desert West Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA compare to other homes in Rancho Mirage 92270?

Among the 14,391 homes in Rancho Mirage 92270, it is worth more than 26% of them ($603,390 against a typical $847,251), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($304 against a typical $369), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,984 ft² against a typical 2,331 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1977 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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