$685,000
 $3,677 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

38400 Dorn Road,Cathedral City, CA 92234

Cathedral City, CA 92234

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One-of-a-Kind Cathedral City Cove Home with Mountain Views Situated at the end of Dorn Road, this 3-bedroom/ 2-bath mid-century ranch house with a partial decorative rock wall exterior, backs to the eastern wash in the Cathedral City Cove, so there are no neighbors behind you or on one side. Your backyard view is open desert and the foothills just beyond. The oversized lot has been lovingly tended for years by an award-winning rose gardener, who later also planted a world-class plumeria orchard. People often stop in the street to admire the garden's color and fragrance, which stand out against the surrounding desert. With a pool, spa, and gazebo rounding out the outdoor space, this can be a gardener's dream. But you don't need a green thumb to love it: the roses and plumeria are simply a beautiful bonus, and the setting works just as well for anyone who would want to make it a private desert retreat for entertaining, relaxing. Members of the Desert Plumeria Society have offered to help educate and guide the new owner, or the garden can easily be simplified to suit your taste.Inside the home, the large living room has distant mountain views, a wood-burning fireplace, and opens to a large dining room and kitchen area. There is tile flooring throughout that makes the home easy to care for and creates a sense of unity and spaciousness. Then step through the dining room's sliding doors and into a glass-enclosed three-season conservatory that looks out over the pool, spa, lush garden, and foothill views. This additional permitted 450 square foot space has its own dedicated HVAC split system, and the owner loved dining here and watching TV at night under the stars. A former 4th bedroom was combined with the original primary to create a very generous primary suite with a huge walk-in closet and a bath with a remodeled walk-in shower. Across the hall at the front of the house, two additional bedrooms offer distant mountain views, ideal for guests, a home office, or a hobby room. The hallway is lined with closets, offering an extraordinary amount of storage that's rare in a home of this era. The home needs a new roof and some cosmetic updates, and is priced accordingly, giving you room to make it your own. Whether you're a gardener, an entertainer, or someone who just wants a quiet place with desert views, there's space here for the way you want to live. Come join the coveted Cove community in a truly special home and setting.

Details

MLS #26103003PS
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive Under Contract
Year1965
Days On Site7
Listing Provided ByBennion Deville Homes | Jeff Palmer

Features

Bed(s)3
Bath(s) 2 Total
SQ Feet1,476
Garage2
PoolYes
Story(s)1
Acreage0.29
Property ViewYes

Interior

CoolingCentral Air, Evaporative Cooling
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Yes / NoYes
Cooling Yes / NoYes
Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Walk In Closets
Window FeaturesDouble Pane Windows
FurnishedUnfurnished
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Yes / NoYes

Exterior

RoofTar Gravel
Security FeaturesCarbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction MaterialsStucco
Foundation DetailsSlab
FencingBlock, Chain Link

Parking

Attached Garage Yes / NoYes
Parking FeaturesConcrete, Door Multi, Garage
Garage Yes / NoYes

Utilities

SewerOther

Area Information

StateCA
CountyRiverside
CityCathedral City
Zip Code92234
Area336 Cathedral City South
Community NameCathedral City Cove
Listing VS Median (in Cathedral City Cove)
Price:
$685,000
low | high
Med:
$685,000
50% of Average
sqft:
1,476
low | high
Med:
1,476
50% of Average
$ / sqft:
$464
low | high
Med:
$464
50% of Average
On site:
7
low | high
Med:
7
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 92234

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StateCA
CountyRiverside
CityCathedral City
Zip Code92234
Area336 Cathedral City South
Community NameCathedral City Cove
Listing VS Median (in Cathedral City Cove)
Price:
$685,000
low | high
Med:
$685,000
50% of Average
sqft:
1,476
low | high
Med:
1,476
50% of Average
$ / sqft:
$464
low | high
Med:
$464
50% of Average
On site:
7
low | high
Med:
7
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Nearby Listings (Within 1/2 mile)
Price: $513K - $856K
sqft: 1,000 - 1,500
Listing Updated: October 29, 2026 at 12:07:12 AM PDT