Desert Hot Springs Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Desert Hot Springs, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 67
- Median Sale Price: $280,000
- Average Sale Price: $263,657
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $211
- Average Days on Market: 105
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 94.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Desert Hot Springs moved 18.1% up (from $237,000 to $280,000). The number of homes sold was 17.3% down compared to the prior month (81 vs. 67). Average days on market shifted 0.9% down (106 days to 105 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 12.5% down (from $320,000 to $280,000). Sales volume is 28.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Desert Hot Springs is showing mixed signals this April, with a market that's heating up in some ways while cooling in others. The median price jumped 18% month-over-month to $280,000, which is a solid spring bounce that you'd typically expect as we head into the warmer months. However, that year-over-year decline of 12.5% tells the real story—prices are still adjusting downward from their peak last year, suggesting the market hasn't fully stabilized after recent corrections. The nearly 95% sale-to-list ratio indicates sellers still have reasonable negotiating power, but they're not running away with their asking prices.
What's more concerning is the volume picture. Sales dropped nearly 30% year-over-year, and this month saw another 17% dip compared to March, signaling genuine softness in buyer demand. The 105-day average time on market is sluggish by most standards, even with a slight month-over-month improvement. The real elephant in the room is those 798 active listings sitting at a $200,000 median ask—that's serious inventory buildup suggesting the market is oversupplied relative to current demand. For buyers, this is good news; for sellers, it means patience and realistic pricing will be key.
Desert Hot Springs Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92240 | 50 | $372,000 | $241 | 100 |
| 92241 | 17 | $75,000 | $128 | 120 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 33 | $409,000 | $249 |
| LAND | 18 | $44,800 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 15 | $75,000 | $117 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $415,000 | $377 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 24 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 7 |
| $300K - $399K | 12 |
| $400K - $499K | 17 |
| $500K - $749K | 4 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 798 active listings in Desert Hot Springs with a median asking price of $200,000 and an average of 134 days on market.
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