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38249 Bel Air Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
$575,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,168
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$575,000
List Date:
11/25/2025
Last Modified:
12/14/2025
Description
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.
More Information MLS# 219139206
Listing, Location and Property Info
New Construction: No
Entry Date: 2025-11-24
Land Type: Fee
General Property Information
Fireplace: No
Building # of Stories: 1
Pool: Yes
Garage: No
Sprinklers: Yes
Furnished: Partially
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1168
Total Baths: 2
SqFt Source: Assessor
Lot Size: 7841
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1960
Cross Streets: Terrace
Listing Info
Short Term Rentals: No
Rental Restrictions: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Other Schools: Cathedral City
School District: Palm Springs Unified
Elementary School: Rancho Mirage
Junior Middle School: James Workman
High School: Rancho Mirage
Tax Info
Tax Mello Roos: No
Property Info
View: Yes
Golf Course Within Development: No
Additional Parcel: No
Senior Community: No
Gated Community: No
PUD Y/N: No
Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Fencing
Block: 1
Fenced: 1
Vinyl: 1
Sale Type
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
VA Loan: 1
Possession
Close Plus 2 Days: 1
Parking Spaces/Information
RV: None
Total Covered Spaces: 0
Total Uncovered/Assigned Spaces: 4
Lot Description
Back Yard: 1
Flag Lot: 1
Landscaped: 1
Street Public: 1
View Type
City Lights: 1
Desert: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Panoramic: 1
Property Orientation Faces
Front Door Faces North: 1
Leisure Faces South: 1
Other Structural Features
Slab: 1
Irrigation
Sprinkler System: 1
Disclosures
Sewer Assessments: 1
Building Style
Mid Century: 1
Ranch: 1
Levels
Ground: 1
One: 1
Entry Location
Living Room: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Microwave Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Range Hood
Yes: 1
Kitchen Features
Formica Counters: 1
Galley Kitchen: 1
Eating Areas
Dining Area: 1
Formal Dining Room: 1
Bedroom Features
All Bedrooms Down: 1
Primary Suite: 1
Doors
French Doors: 1
Exterior Construction
Stucco: 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Tile: 1
Cooling Type
Air Conditioning: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Pool Location
Private: 1
Pool Accessories
Pool Sweep: 1
Pool Construction
In Ground: 1
Pebble: 1
Pool Description
In Ground: 1
Private: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Construction
In Ground: 1
Pebble: 1
Spa/Hot Tub Description
Heated: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Heating Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Rooms
Dining Area: 1
Family Room: 1
TV Services
Cable TV: 1
Laundry
In Bathroom: 1
Security Safety
Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1
Other: 1
Window Treatments
Blinds: 1
Drapes: 1
Roofing
Flat: 1
Patio Features
Concrete Slab: 1
Wrap Around: 1
Sewer
Connected on Bond: 1
Water
Water District: 1
Water District Name: Desert Water Agency
Parking
Attached Carport: 1
Driveway: 1
Guest: 1
Oversized: 1
HOA Information
HOA: No
Land Lease Type
Fee Simple: 1
DPR
DPR Eligible: Yes
Listing Location and Property Info
APN: 686165007
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-11-24
Original List Price: 575000
List Price: $575,000
Current Price: $575,000
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Street #: 38249
Street Name: Bel Air
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Riverside
State: CA
Zip Code: 92234
Area: 336 - Cathedral City South
Subdivision: Cathedral City Cove
Country: US
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-11-25
Parking SpacesInformation
Total Carport Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Property Features
Sale Type: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; VA Loan
Possession: Close Plus 2 Days
Lot Description: Back Yard; Flag Lot; Landscaped; Street Public
View Type: City Lights; Desert; Mountain(s); Panoramic
Property Orientation Faces: Front Door Faces North; Leisure Faces South
Other Structural Features: Slab
Irrigation: Sprinkler System
Fencing: Block; Fenced; Vinyl
Disclosures: Sewer Assessments
Building Style: Mid Century; Ranch
Levels: Ground; One
Entry Location: Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Microwave Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Range Hood: Yes
Kitchen Features: Formica Counters; Galley Kitchen
Eating Areas: Dining Area; Formal Dining Room
Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down; Primary Suite
Doors: French Doors
Exterior Construction: Stucco
Flooring: Laminate; Tile
Cooling Type: Air Conditioning; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Pool Location: Private
Pool Accessories: Pool Sweep
Pool Construction: In Ground; Pebble
Pool Description: In Ground; Private
Heating: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Rooms: Dining Area; Family Room
TV Services: Cable TV
Laundry: In Bathroom
Security Safety: Closed Circuit Camera(s); Other
Window Treatments: Blinds; Drapes
Roofing: Flat
Patio Features: Concrete Slab; Wrap Around
Sewer: Connected on Bond
Water: Water District
Parking: Attached Carport; Driveway; Guest; Oversized
Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
Listing Office:
Windermere Real Estate
Listing Agent:
Kara Robinson
Last Updated: December - 14 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.