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Real Estate Sales At PGA West, La Quinta Up 10% In 2011

Real Estate Sales At PGA West, La Quinta Up 10% In 2011

PGA West golf homes on the Tom Weiskopf golf course

PGA West real estate sales increased 10% in 2011 over 2010. Single-family home sales increased 9.49% to 106 units and sales of PGA West condos rose an impressive 15.22% to 92 unit sales over 2010.

Real estate sales within the gates of PGA West totaled $109 million for in 2011 with 180 total unit sales compared to $103 million in 2010 with 162 unit sales.

The PGA West Greg Norman gated community scored a ‘double-double’ as sales grew an impressive 50% in ‘11. The average sales price of a Norman single-family home also increased 4.78% to $943,438.

PGA West Average Home Sale Price Now At $792,988

The average sales price for a PGA West single-family home during 2011 was $792,988 while the average condo sale price hit $402,577. Overall sales prices declined 8.32% during the year, which seemed to fuel the unit sales increases of both PGA West homes and condos.

Golf membership prices at PGA West were reduced from $125,000 to just $40,000 last November, and this could have a further positive impact on 2012 sales. Time will tell, so stayed tuned.

PGA West includes six gated golf communities including Legends, Greg Norman, Nicklaus Private, Nicklaus Tournament, Palmer Private and the Tom Weiskopf.

Data Source: MLS sales data compiled by Sheri Dettman & Associates ©

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog

Real Estate Deals Extending To Palm Springs Area Golf And Country Club Memberships

Tradition Golf Club, La Quinta

A number of Palm Springs area private golf and country clubs recently seemed to wake up to the fact that desert home buyers, and prospective home buyers are seeking better values for golf and country club memberships–just as in real estate.

Each private club wants to keep its membership ranks as full as possible. And it’s often a balancing act in adjusting prices to meet market conditions. The good news for prospective club members is that there are some very attractive programs at some of the best private clubs in the desert. Membership prices have likely not been this good in over a decade.

Palm Springs Area Golf And Country Clubs Offering Lower Prices

    PGA West in La Quinta: $125,000 - $45,000
    Citrus Golf Club, La Quinta: $100,000 - $30,000
    Desert Horizons Country Club, Indian Wells: $50,000 - $20,000 to $25,000
    Indian Ridge Country Club, Palm Desert: $110,000 - $69,500 (until 3/30/11)
    Indian Wells Country Club: $65,000 - $25,000
    Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert: $55,000 - $29,500
    La Quinta Country Club: $75,000 - $45,000
    La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta: $100,000 - $30,000
    Monterey Country Club, Palm Desert: $5,000 - $000
    Quarry at La Quinta: $160,000 - $60,000 (Family $100,000)
    Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells: $150,000 w/deferred payment plans
    Tradition Golf Club, La Quinta: $200,000 – New market pricing available

Rancho La Quinta Country Club

In addition to lower membership initiation fees, a number of these clubs are offering low or no interest financing and/or deferred payments. A few clubs also invite you to ‘try before you join’ believing that once you sample the good life at their club you’ll want to join. Not a bad way to go.

Trial Membership Programs At Desert Area Golf And Country Clubs

  • Andalusia, La Quinta: 1-Year trial membership $15,000
  • Desert Horizons, Indian Wells: $9,000 for one year
  • Indian Wells Country Club: Pay 3 or 6 months golf dues
  • Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert: One year for $8,500 (dues only)
  • La Quinta Country Club: Dues only for up to one year
  • Mountain View Country Club, La Quinta: Trial memberships for home/condo buyers
  • Rancho La Quinta Country Club: One-year trial memberships and payment plans
  • Toscana Country Club, Indian Wells: One-year trial membership dues only

Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information on any of the wonderful golf and country clubs here in the desert. I'm happy to arrange private tours, property viewings or to introduce you to my friends in the various membership offices.

Note: Rates and programs are subject to change and availability.

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Just Listed: Clubhouse Suite At Madison Club, La Quinta

Just Listed: Clubhouse Suite At Madison Club, La Quinta

The Clubhouse Suites at Madison Club are designed as a luxurious Pied-a-Terre. This one bedroom suite offers 1,390 square feet and is adjacent to the private clubhouse. Sweeping Southwestern views from this upper floor suite can be enjoyed from the suite and private balcony.

> View this listing at 53035 Meriwether Way #221, La Quinta
Offered at $1,800,000

Listing Courtesy of Hideaway Properties

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Palm Springs Area Voted Best Golf Desination For 2012

Palm Springs Area Voted Best Golf Desination For 2012

Palm Springs has been voted as “2012’s Top North American Golf Destination” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), at the IAGTO Annual Golf Travel Awards Ceremony in Belek, Turkey on November 17, 2011.

The Palm Springs Area Offers More Than 100 Golf Courses

With more than 100 golf courses located throughout our destination, many designed by such notable golf architects as Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye, the Palm Springs area has become a year-round golf destination, as famous today for our annual tournaments as we are for our 350-days of signature sunshine.

World-Wide Recognition For Palm Springs Golf

IAGTO’s 380+ golf tour operators from 55 different countries cast their votes for the Awards. Each operator was asked to nominate what they considered to be their best performing golf destinations this year enjoyed by their golf travelling clients. There are five Golf Destination of the Year winners – one in each of five regional categories: North America, Latin America & Caribbean, Europe, Africa & Gulf States, Asia and Australia. The golf destination in each of the five regions with the most votes receives the 2012 Golf Destination of the Year accolade.

The Palm Springs area is comprised of eight distinctively charming desert resort cities in Riverside County – Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. Year-round sunshine and world-class hotel and resort amenities entertain more than 3 million visitors each year, including families, newlyweds, seniors and singles. The area is not only a mecca for golf, but tennis and relaxation with more than 600 tennis courts and 50,000 swimming pools.

La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West in La Quinta received the Award for North American Golf Resort of the Year at last year’s event.

There's Lot's More Than Golf In Palm Springs

The recreational opportunities in the Palm Springs area are endless. Travel by Jeep, Hummer, or on foot through historic Palm Springs Indian Canyons or the San Andreas Fault. Watch a polo match or see the valley, part of the Colorado Desert, from a hot air balloon. Rejuvenate with a spa treatment or soak in natural mineral waters. Spend a day shopping at trendy boutiques on historic Palm Canyon Drive or exclusive El Paseo.

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog

PGA West Offers New Golf Membership Options

The Club at PGA West in La Quinta recently announced new membership rates that are sure to appeal to both golfers and non-golfers alike. Instead of paying the current $125,000 refundable membership deposit, new members now have the option of paying $40,000 as a non-refundable deposit. And if you’d prefer more than six golf courses to play, you can add golfing privileges at La Quinta Resort and The Citrus Golf Club by simply paying additional monthly dues.

The Club At PGA West Membership Classifications

PGA West Premier Golf Membership

  • Non-refundable Deposit: $40,000
  • Golf Dues: $985 Monthly (+$70 monthly cart/trail fee)

The Premier Golf Membership entitles the Member, spouse and all children under the age of 23 to use all of the golf, tennis and fitness facilities as well as social events offered at The Club. Reserve tee times five days in advance with no payment of green fees, range use, court or fitness fees.

Premier Desert Golf Membership
No Additional Deposit
Additional Golf Dues: $329 Monthly (in addition to Premier Dues)

This membership adds full golf and spa memberships privileges at both The Citrus Club and La Quinta Resort.

PGA West Premier Sports Membership

  • Non-Refundable Deposit: $20,000

A Premier Sports Membership entitles the Member, spouse and all children under the age of 23 to use all of the tennis and fitness facilities as well as social events offered at The Club. The Sports Member has access to PGA West’s three private courses by making tee times two days in advance and paying the current Member/Guest green fees. A Sports Member also has access to the three semi-private courses by making tee times three days in advance and paying the Member/Guest green fees.

PGA West Premier Social Membership

  • Non-Refundable Membership Fee: $5,000
  • Social Dues: $158 Monthly
  • Sports Dues: $264 Monthly

A Premier Social Membership entitles the Member, spouse and all children under the age of 23 to use all of the dining facilities as well as social events offered at The Club. A social member may expand Membership to include fitness and tennis by adding the monthly Sports Dues.

If you'd like further membership information or would like to join The Club at PGA West please email Sheri for an introduction to the PGA West membership office.

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog
Citrus Golf Club, La Quinta; New Lower Memberships Deposits!

Citrus Golf Club, La Quinta; New Lower Memberships Deposits!

Citrus Golf Club patio overlooking the driving range

Citrus Golf Club in La Quinta recently rolled back it's golf membership deposit from $100,000 to only $30,000. The new lower deposit rate is non-refundable.

Non-golfers, even those living outside the gates of Citrus can consider joing as a Sports or Social Member which also offers privileges at La Quinta Resort.

New Citrus Golf Club Memberships

  • Golf Membership: $30,000 (was $100,000)
  • Sports Membership: $10,000 (includes social and tennis at La Quinta Resort
  • Social Membership: $5,000

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog

PGA Tour Player’s Luxury Villa at Madison Club, La Quinta


Madison Club Villa #1 at 81670 De Soto Ave, La Quinta

5,173 Square Feet / 4BD / 5BA / Decorator Furnished at $4,195,000

We rarely see a Madison Club Villa come on the market. And this Villa is even rarer as the owner is a top PGA Tour player. Villa #1 features two master suites and a private pool/spa. A short walk to the clubhouse and Spa. Please contact me for further information or to arrange a private tour of this property and Madison Club.

> Madison Club Community Profile

Desert Area MLS listing courtesy of Hideaway Properties and Coldwell Banker

From Sheri Dettman
In Golf Communities, Sheri's Palm Springs Area Blog

Luxury Sold For Less At Mountain View Country Club, La Quinta

Mountain View Country Club luxury golf home

My team and I continue to find great opportunities in all price segments here in the desert. In the luxury segment though, a large discount percentage (40% in this case) from the original sales price of a property can add up to some really big savings.

As an example, here's a property that just sold at Mountain View Country Club in La Quinta. At 4,449 square feet this is one of Mountain View Country Club's largest and most luxurious homes.

Located on the golf course with numerous upgrades, this popular Ventana plan home sold new for $2.1 million in '07. Today's buyer's received a discount of $850,000 resulting in a sale price of $1,250,000. This was a regular sales transaction that was priced to compete with bank-owned listed homes! This home is sold but check with me about others.
Desert Area MLS #21420289. Photo courtesy MJC Properties

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