Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$486,526$275 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Dec 13, 2005

81488 BUFFALO TRL

INDIO, CA 92201
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,772 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$487K
$429K low$544K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Dec 13, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,809 (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.$487,843 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,953
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$365,890
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$478,278
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$405,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.

E
Dr. Carreon AcademyC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Indio High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Desert Sands Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92201These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.469

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.8%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.69,213
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,225 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,775
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,626
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.3 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

81488 Buffalo Trl 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 72% of homes in Riverside County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Riverside County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Indio 92201
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Indio 92201

What homes are worth in Indio 92201

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

This home
$226K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Indio 92201.

How it measures up in Indio 92201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Indio 92201.

Estimated value$486,526
CheaperTypical $463,315Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$275
CheaperTypical $289Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,772 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,622 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 81488 Buffalo Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndio 92201Riverside County
Estimated valuepricier than$486,52655% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27537% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,772 ft²60% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac84% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than200586% of homes79% of homes

About 81488 Buffalo Trl

How much is 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA is $486,526 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $428,994 to $544,058. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA last sell?

81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA last sold on Dec 13, 2005 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA?

81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,772 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA built?

81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA?

81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA is assigned to Dr. Carreon Academy (elementary), rated C; Indio High School (high), rated D+; Thomas Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Desert Sands Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA compare to other homes in Indio 92201?

Among the 17,829 homes in Indio 92201, it is worth more than 55% of them ($486,526 against a typical $463,315), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($275 against a typical $289), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,772 ft² against a typical 1,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2005 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Riverside County, it is worth more than 28% 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 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81488 Buffalo Trl, Indio, CA was $8,809. The county assessed it at $487,843.

Closest homes

More homes in Indio 92201

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 81488 Buffalo Trl on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map