38249 Bel Air Drive, Cathedral City, California 92234, Cathedral City, 92234 - 3 bed, 2 bath

38249 Bel Air Drive, Cathedral City, California 92234 home-pic-0

38249 Bel Air Drive

Cathedral City, California 92234

ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
3Beds
2Baths
1,168Sq Ft
7,841Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$575,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$575,000

SUMMARY

Estimated Market Value

$575,000
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Cathedral City.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
38249 Bel Air Drive
Subject
$575,000*
List Price
321,168$492-
A
37511 Palo Verde Drive
Sold
$475,000221,269$3740.5 mi
B
68540 F Street
Sold
$425,000321,099$3870.6 mi
C
39390 Marietta Circle
Sold
$700,000321,525$4590.6 mi
D
38565 Charlesworth Drive
Active
$660,000
List Price
321,118$5900.2 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

The property is a well-maintained mid-century bungalow that is move-in ready. It features significant infrastructure updates including a 2018 A/C unit, updated electrical panel, new windows, and modernized plumbing. While the kitchen and bathrooms retain a vintage aesthetic with older cabinetry and tile flooring, they are clean and functional. The exterior is in excellent condition with a newer resort-style pool, spa, and fresh paint.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • High Available Lot Utilization

    The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 7841, living area = 1168.

  • Prime Location

    Situated in the highly desirable Cathedral City Cove, the property offers a peaceful setting with panoramic mountain and desert views while remaining minutes from Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage.

  • Resort-Style Outdoor Living

    The private backyard is a true oasis featuring a pool and spa, professional landscape lighting, updated pathways, and a modern MCM entry gate, ideal for entertaining.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.

  • Compact Living Space

    At 1,168 square feet for a three-bedroom configuration, the interior rooms and common areas may feel small or constrained for some buyers.

  • Lower School Ratings

    The property is served by schools with mixed ratings, specifically a rating of 3 for the local middle school, which may be a concern for education-focused families.

About 38249 Bel Air Drive

Discover this charming three-bedroom, two-bath 1960s bungalow located in the heart of Cathedral City Cove. A true mid-century modern gem with only two owners, this home offers classic design paired with thoughtful updates throughout. Centrally positioned, it places you just minutes from Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and the stunning natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The Cove remains one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the valley, known for its peaceful setting, gorgeous views, and inviting community feel. The home features a spacious and versatile living area that opens directly to a private backyard oasis, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. The exterior has been enhanced with a resort-style pool and spa, a six-foot white vinyl fence and front-facing block wall, a modern MCM entry gate, expanded concrete driveway, updated pathways and patio, pinpoint landscape lighting, refreshed landscaping in both the front and back, and complete stucco repair with a full exterior repaint.Interior improvements include an updated electrical panel and electrical system, new windows throughout, an upgraded back door, ceiling fans, modernized plumbing for the bathtub and shower, added external outlets and a security camera system, a newer refrigerator, and an A/C unit installed in 2018. Don't miss your chance to own this beautifully maintained mid-century treasure. Welcome to the Cove--come and experience this exceptional home today.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
7,841 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2 (2 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Cathedral City Unified Schools

Rancho Mirage Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 3.7 mi

6/10

Cahuilla Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 4.5 mi

4/10

Nellie N. Coffman Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 2.2 mi

3/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds3.03.0
50%
Baths2.02.0
50%
Square foot1,1681,751
5%
Lot Size7,8417,841
50%
Price$575.0K$545.0K
58%
Price per sq ft$492$309
98%
Built year19601994
9%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market102179
15%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Nov 25, 2025

$575,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Sep 14, 2020

$290,000

Public Record

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