Chaparral Country Club 

INTRODUCTION

Chaparral Country Club is proudly known as "One of Palm Desert's Finest" and has earned a reputation throughout the Coachella Valley as the friendliest and most inclusive private membership in Palm Desert. A private golf, tennis, and net sports community in the heart of central Palm Desert, Chaparral combines an active social lifestyle, excellent golf, world-class racquet sports, and an HOA that includes social membership, cable, internet, building maintenance, and earthquake insurance, all at one of the most accessible price points of any private golf club in the desert.

Established in 1980 on a beautifully landscaped site at 100 Chaparral Drive off Portola Avenue, Chaparral was built around an 18-hole executive golf course designed by Ted Robinson, one of the most prolific golf course architects in the Coachella Valley. The course features a Par 60 layout with four sets of tee boxes, a full driving range, chipping and pitching green, putting green, and practice bunkers, all maintained to a high standard year-round and consistently described by members as "the best executive golf course in the desert."

With 625 condominiums built between 1980 and 1985, 21 heated community pools and spas, a newly remodeled full-service clubhouse with gourmet restaurant, 16 pickleball courts with a dedicated certified Pickleball Pro on staff,fitness center, and one of the most vibrant social calendars of any Palm Desert club, Chaparral delivers a complete private club lifestyle that members describe as "Heaven on earth. Meticulously maintained."

The official Chaparral Country Club mission statement says it best: "We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of customer and employee satisfaction without sacrificing the community's hallmark friendly environment."

Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Chaparral Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.


THE COURSE

Ted Robinson 18-Hole Executive Golf Course
18 holes | Par 60 | 4 sets of tee boxes
Designed by Ted Robinson | Established 1980

The golf course at Chaparral Country Club was designed by Ted Robinson and opened in 1980. A private Par 60 executive layout with four sets of tee boxes accommodating golfers of all skill levels, the course is consistently rated by members and guests as "the best executive golf club in the desert." Beautifully maintained conditions, excellent pacing, and stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains from multiple holes make every round a memorable experience.

The course features a full driving range, chipping and pitching practice green, putting green, and practice bunkersproviding a complete practice facility. A fully stocked pro shop is staffed with PGA golf professionals offering competitive events, member group games, individual and group lessons, and clinics throughout the season. Whether you are a golf fanatic or a complete beginner, Chaparral's golf program has something for every level of play.

Golf at Chaparral is available to members and their accompanied guests only. The non-equity private club structure keeps golf uncrowded and relaxed year-round.


THE RESIDENCES

Chaparral Country Club offers 625 condominiums built between 1980 and 1985 in central Palm Desert. Every home is a condominium with its own private patio area and two-car garage, built on fee simple land with an average lot size of 3,340 sq ft.

Homes are offered in 2 to 3 bedroom floor plans ranging in size from approximately 1,520 to 2,156 sq ft. Many units have been beautifully renovated and modernized with contemporary kitchens, updated bathrooms, new flooring, and premium upgrades while maintaining the spacious layout and private outdoor spaces that make Chaparral so livable.

The HOA structure is one of the most comprehensive of any condominium golf community in Palm Desert, covering social membership, cable TV and internet, building maintenance, roof coverage, professional landscaping, gated security, and access to all amenities including 21 pools and spas. A food and beverage minimum of approximately $720/yearapplies for the dining program.

Approximately 27% of homes sell furnished, making this a popular choice for buyers seeking a turnkey seasonal retreat.

2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $290,000 to $750,000. Average community price approximately $480,000. Average days on market approximately 39 days. Approximately 44 homes sell per year,making Chaparral one of the most active and liquid markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert.


REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE

  • Established: 1980
  • Total homes: 625 condominiums
  • Built: 1980 to 1985
  • Home sizes: 1,520 to 2,156 sq ft
  • Bedrooms: 2 to 3
  • Average lot size: 3,340 sq ft (fee simple land)
  • Price range: Approximately $290,000 to $750,000
  • Average community price: Approximately $480,000
  • HOA dues: Approximately $850 to $1,317/month total (varies by unit and period). Includes social membership, cable TV, internet, building maintenance, roof, landscaping, gated security, and 21 pools and spas
  • Food and beverage minimum: Approximately $720/year
  • Golf: Non-equity private club. Par 60 executive course. No initiation fee required
  • 27% of homes sell furnished
  • 44 homes sell per year on average
  • All properties on fee simple land
  • Architecture: Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial condominiums with private patios and two-car garages
  • Location: 100 Chaparral Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Off Portola Avenue between Hovley Lane East and Fred Waring Drive
  • Phone: (760) 340-1893

AMENITIES

Golf

  • Ted Robinson 18-hole executive golf course. Par 60, four sets of tee boxes. Consistently rated the best executive golf course in the desert by members
  • Full driving range, chipping and pitching practice green, putting green, and practice bunkers
  • Pro shop staffed with PGA golf professionals
  • Competitive events, member group games, individual and group lessons, and clinics year-round
  • Golf available to all skill levels from beginners to seasoned players

Clubhouse and Dining

  • Newly remodeled full-service clubhouse with gourmet restaurant featuring a chef with over 20 years of experience
  • Elegant indoor and outdoor dining room and lounge with one of the best views in the valley
  • Vibrant social calendar year-round including themed events, holiday celebrations, and member mixers
  • Thought-provoking programs that foster relationships, camaraderie, and overall well-being
  • Food and beverage minimum approximately $720/year
  • Card games, book club, and community social activities

Net Sports

  • 16 pickleball courts with a dedicated certified Pickleball Pro on staff. Recently completed a full pickleball court renovation doubling the size of the facility. One of the largest pickleball facilities of any private club in Palm Desert
  • 8 tennis courts (6 lighted) with round robin matches, day and evening play opportunities
  • Tennis and pickleball clinics, skill drills, and special events October through May
  • Lessons and tournaments for all skill levels year-round

Fitness and Recreation

  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • 21 heated community pools and spas distributed throughout the community, intimate neighborhood pools steps from every home
  • Bocce ball courts
  • Active social calendar with abundant events year-round

Security and Services

  • 24-hour guard-gated security
  • HOA covers cable TV, internet, building maintenance, roof, landscaping, and earthquake insurance

HISTORY

Chaparral Country Club was established in 1980 in central Palm Desert, designed around an 18-hole executive golf course by Ted Robinson. Robinson was one of the most prolific golf course architects in the Coachella Valley, also designing courses at Monterey Country Club, Palm Valley Country Club, The Lakes Country Club, and many others across the desert. His Par 60 executive layout at Chaparral was designed to be genuinely playable for golfers of all skill levels while delivering a challenging and rewarding round.

The 625 condominiums were built between 1980 and 1985 in a Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial architectural style that has aged beautifully and continues to attract buyers who appreciate the combination of generous floor plans, private patios, two-car garages, and immediate access to 21 community pools and spas.

Chaparral has always prided itself on a culture of genuine inclusivity and warmth. The club's mission statement of maintaining the highest standards of customer and employee satisfaction without sacrificing the community's hallmark friendly environment captures the spirit that has made Chaparral one of the most consistently popular and socially active private golf communities in Palm Desert for more than four decades.

The recent complete renovation of the pickleball facility, doubling it to 16 courts and adding a dedicated certified Pickleball Pro on staff, has made Chaparral one of the premier pickleball destinations in the desert, attracting a new generation of buyers who want world-class racquet sports alongside their golf and club lifestyle.


LOCATION

Chaparral Country Club is located at 100 Chaparral Drive in central Palm Desert, California, off Portola Avenue between Hovley Lane East and Fred Waring Drive.

The community enjoys one of the most central and convenient locations of any private golf club in Palm Desert. El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away with world-class dining, shopping, and galleries. The McCallum Theatre is nearby for world-class live performances. The Living Desert zoo and gardens is a short drive. Eisenhower Medical Center is accessible. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away, making Chaparral one of the closest private golf communities to the airport in Palm Desert.


WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN

Chaparral Country Club is one of the most active and liquid real estate markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert, with approximately 44 homes selling per year. The combination of a comprehensive HOA, an excellent central location, 16 pickleball courts with a certified pro on staff, and a price point starting under $300,000 creates consistent and strong year-round buyer demand.

Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Chaparral Country Club, Monterey Country Club, The Lakes Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.

Whether you are searching for a turnkey furnished condo, a beautifully renovated contemporary retreat with mountain views and pool access steps away, or an investment property in one of Palm Desert's most active markets, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.

Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Chaparral Country Club listings.

  • Residences 625
  • Price Range $290,000 - $750,000

Development Description

INTRODUCTION

Chaparral Country Club is proudly known as "One of Palm Desert's Finest" and has earned a reputation throughout the Coachella Valley as the friendliest and most inclusive private membership in Palm Desert. A private golf, tennis, and net sports community in the heart of central Palm Desert, Chaparral combines an active social lifestyle, excellent golf, world-class racquet sports, and an HOA that includes social membership, cable, internet, building maintenance, and earthquake insurance, all at one of the most accessible price points of any private golf club in the desert.

Established in 1980 on a beautifully landscaped site at 100 Chaparral Drive off Portola Avenue, Chaparral was built around an 18-hole executive golf course designed by Ted Robinson, one of the most prolific golf course architects in the Coachella Valley. The course features a Par 60 layout with four sets of tee boxes, a full driving range, chipping and pitching green, putting green, and practice bunkers, all maintained to a high standard year-round and consistently described by members as "the best executive golf course in the desert."

With 625 condominiums built between 1980 and 1985, 21 heated community pools and spas, a newly remodeled full-service clubhouse with gourmet restaurant, 16 pickleball courts with a dedicated certified Pickleball Pro on staff,fitness center, and one of the most vibrant social calendars of any Palm Desert club, Chaparral delivers a complete private club lifestyle that members describe as "Heaven on earth. Meticulously maintained."

The official Chaparral Country Club mission statement says it best: "We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of customer and employee satisfaction without sacrificing the community's hallmark friendly environment."

Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Chaparral Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.


THE COURSE

Ted Robinson 18-Hole Executive Golf Course
18 holes | Par 60 | 4 sets of tee boxes
Designed by Ted Robinson | Established 1980

The golf course at Chaparral Country Club was designed by Ted Robinson and opened in 1980. A private Par 60 executive layout with four sets of tee boxes accommodating golfers of all skill levels, the course is consistently rated by members and guests as "the best executive golf club in the desert." Beautifully maintained conditions, excellent pacing, and stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains from multiple holes make every round a memorable experience.

The course features a full driving range, chipping and pitching practice green, putting green, and practice bunkersproviding a complete practice facility. A fully stocked pro shop is staffed with PGA golf professionals offering competitive events, member group games, individual and group lessons, and clinics throughout the season. Whether you are a golf fanatic or a complete beginner, Chaparral's golf program has something for every level of play.

Golf at Chaparral is available to members and their accompanied guests only. The non-equity private club structure keeps golf uncrowded and relaxed year-round.


THE RESIDENCES

Chaparral Country Club offers 625 condominiums built between 1980 and 1985 in central Palm Desert. Every home is a condominium with its own private patio area and two-car garage, built on fee simple land with an average lot size of 3,340 sq ft.

Homes are offered in 2 to 3 bedroom floor plans ranging in size from approximately 1,520 to 2,156 sq ft. Many units have been beautifully renovated and modernized with contemporary kitchens, updated bathrooms, new flooring, and premium upgrades while maintaining the spacious layout and private outdoor spaces that make Chaparral so livable.

The HOA structure is one of the most comprehensive of any condominium golf community in Palm Desert, covering social membership, cable TV and internet, building maintenance, roof coverage, professional landscaping, gated security, and access to all amenities including 21 pools and spas. A food and beverage minimum of approximately $720/yearapplies for the dining program.

Approximately 27% of homes sell furnished, making this a popular choice for buyers seeking a turnkey seasonal retreat.

2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $290,000 to $750,000. Average community price approximately $480,000. Average days on market approximately 39 days. Approximately 44 homes sell per year,making Chaparral one of the most active and liquid markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert.


REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE

  • Established: 1980
  • Total homes: 625 condominiums
  • Built: 1980 to 1985
  • Home sizes: 1,520 to 2,156 sq ft
  • Bedrooms: 2 to 3
  • Average lot size: 3,340 sq ft (fee simple land)
  • Price range: Approximately $290,000 to $750,000
  • Average community price: Approximately $480,000
  • HOA dues: Approximately $850 to $1,317/month total (varies by unit and period). Includes social membership, cable TV, internet, building maintenance, roof, landscaping, gated security, and 21 pools and spas
  • Food and beverage minimum: Approximately $720/year
  • Golf: Non-equity private club. Par 60 executive course. No initiation fee required
  • 27% of homes sell furnished
  • 44 homes sell per year on average
  • All properties on fee simple land
  • Architecture: Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial condominiums with private patios and two-car garages
  • Location: 100 Chaparral Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Off Portola Avenue between Hovley Lane East and Fred Waring Drive
  • Phone: (760) 340-1893

AMENITIES

Golf

  • Ted Robinson 18-hole executive golf course. Par 60, four sets of tee boxes. Consistently rated the best executive golf course in the desert by members
  • Full driving range, chipping and pitching practice green, putting green, and practice bunkers
  • Pro shop staffed with PGA golf professionals
  • Competitive events, member group games, individual and group lessons, and clinics year-round
  • Golf available to all skill levels from beginners to seasoned players

Clubhouse and Dining

  • Newly remodeled full-service clubhouse with gourmet restaurant featuring a chef with over 20 years of experience
  • Elegant indoor and outdoor dining room and lounge with one of the best views in the valley
  • Vibrant social calendar year-round including themed events, holiday celebrations, and member mixers
  • Thought-provoking programs that foster relationships, camaraderie, and overall well-being
  • Food and beverage minimum approximately $720/year
  • Card games, book club, and community social activities

Net Sports

  • 16 pickleball courts with a dedicated certified Pickleball Pro on staff. Recently completed a full pickleball court renovation doubling the size of the facility. One of the largest pickleball facilities of any private club in Palm Desert
  • 8 tennis courts (6 lighted) with round robin matches, day and evening play opportunities
  • Tennis and pickleball clinics, skill drills, and special events October through May
  • Lessons and tournaments for all skill levels year-round

Fitness and Recreation

  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • 21 heated community pools and spas distributed throughout the community, intimate neighborhood pools steps from every home
  • Bocce ball courts
  • Active social calendar with abundant events year-round

Security and Services

  • 24-hour guard-gated security
  • HOA covers cable TV, internet, building maintenance, roof, landscaping, and earthquake insurance

HISTORY

Chaparral Country Club was established in 1980 in central Palm Desert, designed around an 18-hole executive golf course by Ted Robinson. Robinson was one of the most prolific golf course architects in the Coachella Valley, also designing courses at Monterey Country Club, Palm Valley Country Club, The Lakes Country Club, and many others across the desert. His Par 60 executive layout at Chaparral was designed to be genuinely playable for golfers of all skill levels while delivering a challenging and rewarding round.

The 625 condominiums were built between 1980 and 1985 in a Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial architectural style that has aged beautifully and continues to attract buyers who appreciate the combination of generous floor plans, private patios, two-car garages, and immediate access to 21 community pools and spas.

Chaparral has always prided itself on a culture of genuine inclusivity and warmth. The club's mission statement of maintaining the highest standards of customer and employee satisfaction without sacrificing the community's hallmark friendly environment captures the spirit that has made Chaparral one of the most consistently popular and socially active private golf communities in Palm Desert for more than four decades.

The recent complete renovation of the pickleball facility, doubling it to 16 courts and adding a dedicated certified Pickleball Pro on staff, has made Chaparral one of the premier pickleball destinations in the desert, attracting a new generation of buyers who want world-class racquet sports alongside their golf and club lifestyle.


LOCATION

Chaparral Country Club is located at 100 Chaparral Drive in central Palm Desert, California, off Portola Avenue between Hovley Lane East and Fred Waring Drive.

The community enjoys one of the most central and convenient locations of any private golf club in Palm Desert. El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away with world-class dining, shopping, and galleries. The McCallum Theatre is nearby for world-class live performances. The Living Desert zoo and gardens is a short drive. Eisenhower Medical Center is accessible. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away, making Chaparral one of the closest private golf communities to the airport in Palm Desert.


WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN

Chaparral Country Club is one of the most active and liquid real estate markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert, with approximately 44 homes selling per year. The combination of a comprehensive HOA, an excellent central location, 16 pickleball courts with a certified pro on staff, and a price point starting under $300,000 creates consistent and strong year-round buyer demand.

Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Chaparral Country Club, Monterey Country Club, The Lakes Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.

Whether you are searching for a turnkey furnished condo, a beautifully renovated contemporary retreat with mountain views and pool access steps away, or an investment property in one of Palm Desert's most active markets, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.

Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Chaparral Country Club listings.

Basic Information

Year Completed
1985
Availability
Resale
Developer
Established 1980. Non-equity private club
Architect
(Golf): Ted Robinson (1980)
Living Space Range
1,520 - 2,156 Sq.Ft.

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