INTRODUCTION
Indian Palms Country Club and Resort is one of the most historically significant, diverse, and investment-friendly golf communities in the entire Coachella Valley. Built on the grounds of the legendary Floyd Odlum and Jacqueline Cochran Ranch, Indian Palms is home to the first public golf course in the Coachella Valley, opening in 1948 when aviation pioneer Jacqueline Cochran and her husband Floyd Odlum (founder of RKO Pictures) created a destination that attracted world figures including Amelia Earhart and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was a guest here while writing his memoirs.
Today Indian Palms Country Club and Resort is a boutique golf resort community at 48630 Monroe Street in Indio, comprising approximately 2,450 homes and condominiums across 18 homeowners associations plus a Master Association on 640 acres. The 27-hole championship golf course featuring three nine-hole layouts (the Mountain, Royal, and Indian nines) has recently undergone a three-phase revitalization designed to modernize the facility while preserving its historic integrity. Water comes into play on 15 of the 27 holes and hundreds of mature trees line each fairway, in sharp contrast to most desert courses. The signature hole is the 301-yard par-4 5th hole on the Mountain Nine featuring a spectacular island green.
Gallery at Indian Palms, developed by Gallery Homes, is the final collection of 73 new homes being built directly along the fairways inside Indian Palms Country Club, representing the last new construction opportunity within this legendary community.
One of the most compelling reasons buyers choose Indian Palms today is its short-term rental approval. Located within the City of Indio and just minutes from the Empire Polo Club and the grounds of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach Music Festival, and the Head Trip Festival, Indian Palms is one of the most sought-after investment communities in the desert for buyers who want Airbnb and VRBO income during the busy festival season and beyond.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Indian Palms Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
27-Hole Championship Golf Course
Three 9-hole courses: Mountain Nine, Royal Nine, and Indian Nine
Public golf. No membership required. Tee times up to 10 days in advance
Water in play on 15 of 27 holes. Hundreds of mature trees lining every fairway
First public golf course in the Coachella Valley since 1948
Three-phase revitalization recently completed
The championship golf course at Indian Palms Country Club is the first public golf course ever built in the Coachella Valley, opening its doors in 1948 on the grounds of the Floyd Odlum and Jacqueline Cochran Ranch.
The course comprises three distinct nine-hole layouts, each offering a slightly diverse style of golf challenge designed to provide tests of accuracy rather than strength and distance:
Mountain Nine: The most celebrated of the three nines, featuring the signature 301-yard par-4 5th hole with a spectacular island green.
Royal Nine: A strategic layout demanding placement and course management throughout.
Indian Nine: Takes full advantage of the natural desert surroundings with a uniquely challenging character.
Throughout all three nines, water comes into play on 15 of the 27 holes and hundreds of mature trees line each fairway in sharp contrast to most open desert courses, creating a lush, park-like atmosphere unlike any other course in Indio.
The course recently underwent a comprehensive three-phase revitalization to modernize conditions while preserving historic integrity. Buyers should verify current hole availability with the club as revitalization work may affect availability at any given time.
Golf is open to the public. No membership required. Tee times available up to 10 days in advance. A full driving range, pro shop, and practice facilities are on site.
THE RESIDENCES
Indian Palms Country Club offers approximately 2,450 homes and condominiums built from 1980 through present dayacross 18 homeowners associations plus a Master Association on 640 acres of Indio. All properties are on fee simple land with no land lease. Average lot size approximately 5,370 to 5,474 sq ft.
Condominiums
Studios and one-bedroom condos from approximately 616 to 1,200 sq ft. Prices from approximately $110,000 to $400,000. HOA from approximately $85 to $458/month depending on association.
Single-Family Homes
Detached homes ranging from approximately 1,300 to 3,530 sq ft with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Many feature private pools and spas, golf course views, and two-car garages. Prices from approximately $300,000 to $860,000.
Gallery at Indian Palms
The final collection of 73 new single-family homes being built directly along the fairways inside Indian Palms Country Club by Gallery Homes. Five distinct floor plans with two elevations per plan ranging from approximately 1,533 to over 2,300 sq ft. HOA approximately $273/month. This is the last new construction opportunity within Indian Palms Country Club.
Starlight Estates
An exclusive section featuring larger single-family homes. HOA approximately $100/month. Minimum 30-day rental period requirement in this section only.
Short-term rental approval: Most associations allow short-term and seasonal rentals. The City of Indio has minimal vacation rental restrictions making this one of the most investment-friendly private golf communities in the Coachella Valley.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Median sale price approximately $480,000 as of November 2025 up 26.6% year-over-year. Average days on market approximately 91 days. Approximately 185 homes sell per year. Approximately 27% sell furnished.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Boutique Hotel and Dining
Recreation
Investment Advantages
HISTORY
The history of Indian Palms Country Club begins long before the first home was built. The property was originally the Floyd Odlum and Jacqueline Cochran Ranch in Indio, home to aviation pioneer Jacqueline Cochran and her husband Floyd Odlum, founder of RKO Pictures. The ranch became a destination for the elite of American society with notable guests including aviation legend Amelia Earhart and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was a guest here while writing his memoirs.
The first public golf course in the Coachella Valley opened on these grounds in 1948, a distinction Indian Palms holds to this day. Residential development began in 1980 and continued through 2007 for the original phases, producing thousands of condominiums and single-family homes across multiple associations on 640 acres.
The golf course underwent a comprehensive three-phase revitalization to modernize conditions while preserving the historic integrity of the property. The 59-room boutique hotel has made Indian Palms a true resort community, attracting visitors, wedding guests, and festival-goers alongside permanent and seasonal residents.
The final chapter of new construction at Indian Palms is now underway with Gallery at Indian Palms by Gallery Homes, offering 73 new single-family homes directly along the fairways as the last new construction opportunity within this legendary community.
Today Indian Palms Country Club is one of the most active real estate markets in the Coachella Valley, driven by its proximity to the Empire Polo Club and the world-famous Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, its short-term rental approvals, its extraordinary historical legacy, and a diverse price range accommodating virtually every budget.
LOCATION
Indian Palms Country Club is located at 48630 Monroe Street in Indio, California, just south of Highway 111.
The community is within walking distance to the Empire Polo Club, home of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Music Festival. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is minutes away. Spotlight 29 Casino is approximately 4 miles away. Indian Wells Tennis Garden is approximately 6.5 miles away. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 21 miles (27 minutes) away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Indian Palms Country Club is one of the most active and diverse real estate markets in the Coachella Valley, with approximately 185 homes selling per year across 18 different associations and a price range spanning from entry-level condos to brand new Gallery Homes construction. Navigating the association landscape, understanding which sections allow short-term rentals, and identifying the best investment opportunities requires genuine local expertise.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley real estate with deep knowledge of Indian Palms Country Club, Sun City Shadow Hills, Trilogy at The Polo Club, Heritage Palms Country Club,and the full range of Indio golf communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level condo for festival-season Airbnb income, a new Gallery Home along the fairways, a spacious single-family home with golf course views, or a furnished seasonal retreat near the Empire Polo Club, 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 Indian Palms Country Club listings.
INTRODUCTION
Indian Palms Country Club and Resort is one of the most historically significant, diverse, and investment-friendly golf communities in the entire Coachella Valley. Built on the grounds of the legendary Floyd Odlum and Jacqueline Cochran Ranch, Indian Palms is home to the first public golf course in the Coachella Valley, opening in 1948 when aviation pioneer Jacqueline Cochran and her husband Floyd Odlum (founder of RKO Pictures) created a destination that attracted world figures including Amelia Earhart and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was a guest here while writing his memoirs.
Today Indian Palms Country Club and Resort is a boutique golf resort community at 48630 Monroe Street in Indio, comprising approximately 2,450 homes and condominiums across 18 homeowners associations plus a Master Association on 640 acres. The 27-hole championship golf course featuring three nine-hole layouts (the Mountain, Royal, and Indian nines) has recently undergone a three-phase revitalization designed to modernize the facility while preserving its historic integrity. Water comes into play on 15 of the 27 holes and hundreds of mature trees line each fairway, in sharp contrast to most desert courses. The signature hole is the 301-yard par-4 5th hole on the Mountain Nine featuring a spectacular island green.
Gallery at Indian Palms, developed by Gallery Homes, is the final collection of 73 new homes being built directly along the fairways inside Indian Palms Country Club, representing the last new construction opportunity within this legendary community.
One of the most compelling reasons buyers choose Indian Palms today is its short-term rental approval. Located within the City of Indio and just minutes from the Empire Polo Club and the grounds of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach Music Festival, and the Head Trip Festival, Indian Palms is one of the most sought-after investment communities in the desert for buyers who want Airbnb and VRBO income during the busy festival season and beyond.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Indian Palms Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
27-Hole Championship Golf Course
Three 9-hole courses: Mountain Nine, Royal Nine, and Indian Nine
Public golf. No membership required. Tee times up to 10 days in advance
Water in play on 15 of 27 holes. Hundreds of mature trees lining every fairway
First public golf course in the Coachella Valley since 1948
Three-phase revitalization recently completed
The championship golf course at Indian Palms Country Club is the first public golf course ever built in the Coachella Valley, opening its doors in 1948 on the grounds of the Floyd Odlum and Jacqueline Cochran Ranch.
The course comprises three distinct nine-hole layouts, each offering a slightly diverse style of golf challenge designed to provide tests of accuracy rather than strength and distance:
Mountain Nine: The most celebrated of the three nines, featuring the signature 301-yard par-4 5th hole with a spectacular island green.
Royal Nine: A strategic layout demanding placement and course management throughout.
Indian Nine: Takes full advantage of the natural desert surroundings with a uniquely challenging character.
Throughout all three nines, water comes into play on 15 of the 27 holes and hundreds of mature trees line each fairway in sharp contrast to most open desert courses, creating a lush, park-like atmosphere unlike any other course in Indio.
The course recently underwent a comprehensive three-phase revitalization to modernize conditions while preserving historic integrity. Buyers should verify current hole availability with the club as revitalization work may affect availability at any given time.
Golf is open to the public. No membership required. Tee times available up to 10 days in advance. A full driving range, pro shop, and practice facilities are on site.
THE RESIDENCES
Indian Palms Country Club offers approximately 2,450 homes and condominiums built from 1980 through present dayacross 18 homeowners associations plus a Master Association on 640 acres of Indio. All properties are on fee simple land with no land lease. Average lot size approximately 5,370 to 5,474 sq ft.
Condominiums
Studios and one-bedroom condos from approximately 616 to 1,200 sq ft. Prices from approximately $110,000 to $400,000. HOA from approximately $85 to $458/month depending on association.
Single-Family Homes
Detached homes ranging from approximately 1,300 to 3,530 sq ft with 2 to 4 bedrooms. Many feature private pools and spas, golf course views, and two-car garages. Prices from approximately $300,000 to $860,000.
Gallery at Indian Palms
The final collection of 73 new single-family homes being built directly along the fairways inside Indian Palms Country Club by Gallery Homes. Five distinct floor plans with two elevations per plan ranging from approximately 1,533 to over 2,300 sq ft. HOA approximately $273/month. This is the last new construction opportunity within Indian Palms Country Club.
Starlight Estates
An exclusive section featuring larger single-family homes. HOA approximately $100/month. Minimum 30-day rental period requirement in this section only.
Short-term rental approval: Most associations allow short-term and seasonal rentals. The City of Indio has minimal vacation rental restrictions making this one of the most investment-friendly private golf communities in the Coachella Valley.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Median sale price approximately $480,000 as of November 2025 up 26.6% year-over-year. Average days on market approximately 91 days. Approximately 185 homes sell per year. Approximately 27% sell furnished.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Boutique Hotel and Dining
Recreation
Investment Advantages
HISTORY
The history of Indian Palms Country Club begins long before the first home was built. The property was originally the Floyd Odlum and Jacqueline Cochran Ranch in Indio, home to aviation pioneer Jacqueline Cochran and her husband Floyd Odlum, founder of RKO Pictures. The ranch became a destination for the elite of American society with notable guests including aviation legend Amelia Earhart and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was a guest here while writing his memoirs.
The first public golf course in the Coachella Valley opened on these grounds in 1948, a distinction Indian Palms holds to this day. Residential development began in 1980 and continued through 2007 for the original phases, producing thousands of condominiums and single-family homes across multiple associations on 640 acres.
The golf course underwent a comprehensive three-phase revitalization to modernize conditions while preserving the historic integrity of the property. The 59-room boutique hotel has made Indian Palms a true resort community, attracting visitors, wedding guests, and festival-goers alongside permanent and seasonal residents.
The final chapter of new construction at Indian Palms is now underway with Gallery at Indian Palms by Gallery Homes, offering 73 new single-family homes directly along the fairways as the last new construction opportunity within this legendary community.
Today Indian Palms Country Club is one of the most active real estate markets in the Coachella Valley, driven by its proximity to the Empire Polo Club and the world-famous Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, its short-term rental approvals, its extraordinary historical legacy, and a diverse price range accommodating virtually every budget.
LOCATION
Indian Palms Country Club is located at 48630 Monroe Street in Indio, California, just south of Highway 111.
The community is within walking distance to the Empire Polo Club, home of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Music Festival. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is minutes away. Spotlight 29 Casino is approximately 4 miles away. Indian Wells Tennis Garden is approximately 6.5 miles away. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 21 miles (27 minutes) away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Indian Palms Country Club is one of the most active and diverse real estate markets in the Coachella Valley, with approximately 185 homes selling per year across 18 different associations and a price range spanning from entry-level condos to brand new Gallery Homes construction. Navigating the association landscape, understanding which sections allow short-term rentals, and identifying the best investment opportunities requires genuine local expertise.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley real estate with deep knowledge of Indian Palms Country Club, Sun City Shadow Hills, Trilogy at The Polo Club, Heritage Palms Country Club,and the full range of Indio golf communities.
Whether you are searching for an entry-level condo for festival-season Airbnb income, a new Gallery Home along the fairways, a spacious single-family home with golf course views, or a furnished seasonal retreat near the Empire Polo Club, 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 Indian Palms Country Club listings.
We will be able to provide you with the most advantageous and up to date knowledge of the desert. Buyers and Sellers alike will tell you that they received the highest level of customer service and care.
