INTRODUCTION
Palm Valley Country Club is one of the most comprehensive and family-friendly private golf communities in the Coachella Valley, known throughout Palm Desert as "The Friendliest Club in Town." Situated on lush tropical terrainjust 10 miles from Palm Springs, Palm Valley redefines the private golf club experience by combining the time-honored traditions of golf with modern, upscale conveniences and one of the most vibrant social and recreational programs of any club in the desert.
Developed by The Sunrise Company beginning in 1984 and completed through 1991, Palm Valley was built around two championship courses designed by Ted Robinson Jr., one of the most prolific golf architects in the Coachella Valley. The Championship Course and the Challenge Course together provide 36 holes of beautifully landscaped golf with undulating fairways framed by swaying palms, scenic lakes, and waterfalls that create one of the most visually appealing golf settings in Palm Desert.
With 1,274 condominiums, a 100,000 sq ft clubhouse with two indoor and outdoor restaurants, 46 pools and spas, a full-service spa and athletic club, tennis, pickleball, and one of the most active social calendars in the desert, Palm Valley delivers a complete resort lifestyle that appeals equally to serious golfers, tennis players, fitness enthusiasts, and buyers who simply want to live beautifully in the desert.
The HOA includes social and fitness membership, guard-gated security, cable and internet, exterior maintenance, roof, landscaping, and trash, making Palm Valley one of the most comprehensive and transparent HOA structures of any golf community in Palm Desert.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Palm Valley Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSES
Palm Valley Country Club features two Ted Robinson Jr.-designed 18-hole championship courses providing 36 holesof year-round private golf across beautifully landscaped desert terrain.
The Championship Course
18 holes | Par 72
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr. | Opened 1984
The flagship course at Palm Valley. A Par 72 championship layout featuring undulating fairways framed by swaying palms, scenic lakes, and waterfalls. Challenging yet enjoyable for players of all skill levels, the Championship Course is the centerpiece of daily golf life at Palm Valley.
The Challenge Course
18 holes | Par 63
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr.
A shorter, more strategic layout ideal for a quicker round or for players who prefer accuracy over length. The Par 63 Challenge Course is perfect for twilight rounds, beginners, and golfers who want to sharpen their short game in a beautifully maintained setting with panoramic mountain views.
Both courses include a full driving range, pitching and chipping practice area, practice bunkers, and putting greens. Two fully stocked pro shops with member pricing and PGA instructors on site. Active men's and ladies' golf clubs with tournaments and events year-round.
Palm Valley golf members also enjoy access to same-day play at Monterey Country Club (27 holes) as part of the membership benefits, making the total golf offering one of the most expansive of any club in the Palm Desert price range.
Platinum Full Golf Membership initiation: Approximately $5,000
Golf monthly dues: Approximately $1,025/month
No initiation fee for some membership tiers
Tennis/Fitness/Social Membership: Approximately $155/month (no golf)
HOA total monthly: Approximately $936/month (includes $775 HOA and $161 social membership)
THE RESIDENCES
Palm Valley Country Club offers 1,274 condominiums built between 1984 and 1991 in 14 floor plans ranging from approximately 936 to 2,489 sq ft with 1 to 3 bedrooms. Every home sits directly on one of the two golf courses with fairway, lake, or mountain views. All properties are on fee simple land.
Architectural styles throughout the community range from Mediterranean to contemporary, with many homes beautifully renovated and updated with modern finishes, open floor plans, and resort-style outdoor living spaces. Community pools are evenly distributed throughout so that no matter where you live within Palm Valley, you are just steps from a sparkling pool and spa.
The HOA is one of the most comprehensive in Palm Desert. It covers social membership, guard-gated security, cable and internet, exterior maintenance, roof, landscaping, and trash. A seller transfer fee of approximately $9,298 is paid from escrow at the time of each sale.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $400,000 to $1,100,000+. HOA total approximately $936/month. The community is one of the most active resale markets in Palm Desert with consistent year-round buyer demand.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Spa and Athletic Club
Racquet Sports
Community
HISTORY
Palm Valley Country Club was developed by The Sunrise Company beginning in 1984, the same respected developer behind Indian Ridge Country Club and Monterey Country Club in Palm Desert and Rancho La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta. The vision was to create a comprehensive, family-centered private golf community in central Palm Desert where golf, racquet sports, fitness, and social life would be equally celebrated.
Ted Robinson Jr. designed both the Championship and Challenge courses, bringing the same design philosophy he applied at Monterey Country Club to a broader, more diverse 36-hole offering. The Championship Course was designed to challenge competitive golfers while remaining enjoyable for all levels. The Challenge Course was designed as the perfect complement for shorter rounds, twilight play, and beginners.
The community was completed through 1991 with 1,274 condominiums across 14 floor plans, all positioned directly on the golf courses. The 100,000 sq ft clubhouse stands as one of the largest private club facilities in Palm Desert, housing two restaurants, a full-service spa, fitness center, pro shops, and event spaces.
Today Palm Valley Country Club is operated by American Golf Corporation and consistently recognized as one of the most welcoming, family-friendly, and socially active private clubs in the Coachella Valley.
LOCATION
Palm Valley Country Club is located at 39205 Palm Valley Drive in Palm Desert, California, approximately 10 miles from Palm Springs.
El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away with world-class dining, shopping, and galleries. Eisenhower Medical Center is nearby. The BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is a short drive. Monterey Country Club is a neighboring community. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 to 25 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Palm Valley Country Club is one of the most consistently active real estate markets in Palm Desert, with strong year-round buyer demand driven by the combination of two championship golf courses, a comprehensive HOA that includes social membership and all exterior maintenance, and a price point that delivers extraordinary value for the lifestyle offered.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Palm Valley Country Club, Monterey Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, Bighorn Golf Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a turnkey furnished condo, a renovated contemporary retreat with golf course and mountain views, 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 Palm Valley Country Club listings.
INTRODUCTION
Palm Valley Country Club is one of the most comprehensive and family-friendly private golf communities in the Coachella Valley, known throughout Palm Desert as "The Friendliest Club in Town." Situated on lush tropical terrainjust 10 miles from Palm Springs, Palm Valley redefines the private golf club experience by combining the time-honored traditions of golf with modern, upscale conveniences and one of the most vibrant social and recreational programs of any club in the desert.
Developed by The Sunrise Company beginning in 1984 and completed through 1991, Palm Valley was built around two championship courses designed by Ted Robinson Jr., one of the most prolific golf architects in the Coachella Valley. The Championship Course and the Challenge Course together provide 36 holes of beautifully landscaped golf with undulating fairways framed by swaying palms, scenic lakes, and waterfalls that create one of the most visually appealing golf settings in Palm Desert.
With 1,274 condominiums, a 100,000 sq ft clubhouse with two indoor and outdoor restaurants, 46 pools and spas, a full-service spa and athletic club, tennis, pickleball, and one of the most active social calendars in the desert, Palm Valley delivers a complete resort lifestyle that appeals equally to serious golfers, tennis players, fitness enthusiasts, and buyers who simply want to live beautifully in the desert.
The HOA includes social and fitness membership, guard-gated security, cable and internet, exterior maintenance, roof, landscaping, and trash, making Palm Valley one of the most comprehensive and transparent HOA structures of any golf community in Palm Desert.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Palm Valley Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSES
Palm Valley Country Club features two Ted Robinson Jr.-designed 18-hole championship courses providing 36 holesof year-round private golf across beautifully landscaped desert terrain.
The Championship Course
18 holes | Par 72
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr. | Opened 1984
The flagship course at Palm Valley. A Par 72 championship layout featuring undulating fairways framed by swaying palms, scenic lakes, and waterfalls. Challenging yet enjoyable for players of all skill levels, the Championship Course is the centerpiece of daily golf life at Palm Valley.
The Challenge Course
18 holes | Par 63
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr.
A shorter, more strategic layout ideal for a quicker round or for players who prefer accuracy over length. The Par 63 Challenge Course is perfect for twilight rounds, beginners, and golfers who want to sharpen their short game in a beautifully maintained setting with panoramic mountain views.
Both courses include a full driving range, pitching and chipping practice area, practice bunkers, and putting greens. Two fully stocked pro shops with member pricing and PGA instructors on site. Active men's and ladies' golf clubs with tournaments and events year-round.
Palm Valley golf members also enjoy access to same-day play at Monterey Country Club (27 holes) as part of the membership benefits, making the total golf offering one of the most expansive of any club in the Palm Desert price range.
Platinum Full Golf Membership initiation: Approximately $5,000
Golf monthly dues: Approximately $1,025/month
No initiation fee for some membership tiers
Tennis/Fitness/Social Membership: Approximately $155/month (no golf)
HOA total monthly: Approximately $936/month (includes $775 HOA and $161 social membership)
THE RESIDENCES
Palm Valley Country Club offers 1,274 condominiums built between 1984 and 1991 in 14 floor plans ranging from approximately 936 to 2,489 sq ft with 1 to 3 bedrooms. Every home sits directly on one of the two golf courses with fairway, lake, or mountain views. All properties are on fee simple land.
Architectural styles throughout the community range from Mediterranean to contemporary, with many homes beautifully renovated and updated with modern finishes, open floor plans, and resort-style outdoor living spaces. Community pools are evenly distributed throughout so that no matter where you live within Palm Valley, you are just steps from a sparkling pool and spa.
The HOA is one of the most comprehensive in Palm Desert. It covers social membership, guard-gated security, cable and internet, exterior maintenance, roof, landscaping, and trash. A seller transfer fee of approximately $9,298 is paid from escrow at the time of each sale.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $400,000 to $1,100,000+. HOA total approximately $936/month. The community is one of the most active resale markets in Palm Desert with consistent year-round buyer demand.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Spa and Athletic Club
Racquet Sports
Community
HISTORY
Palm Valley Country Club was developed by The Sunrise Company beginning in 1984, the same respected developer behind Indian Ridge Country Club and Monterey Country Club in Palm Desert and Rancho La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta. The vision was to create a comprehensive, family-centered private golf community in central Palm Desert where golf, racquet sports, fitness, and social life would be equally celebrated.
Ted Robinson Jr. designed both the Championship and Challenge courses, bringing the same design philosophy he applied at Monterey Country Club to a broader, more diverse 36-hole offering. The Championship Course was designed to challenge competitive golfers while remaining enjoyable for all levels. The Challenge Course was designed as the perfect complement for shorter rounds, twilight play, and beginners.
The community was completed through 1991 with 1,274 condominiums across 14 floor plans, all positioned directly on the golf courses. The 100,000 sq ft clubhouse stands as one of the largest private club facilities in Palm Desert, housing two restaurants, a full-service spa, fitness center, pro shops, and event spaces.
Today Palm Valley Country Club is operated by American Golf Corporation and consistently recognized as one of the most welcoming, family-friendly, and socially active private clubs in the Coachella Valley.
LOCATION
Palm Valley Country Club is located at 39205 Palm Valley Drive in Palm Desert, California, approximately 10 miles from Palm Springs.
El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away with world-class dining, shopping, and galleries. Eisenhower Medical Center is nearby. The BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is a short drive. Monterey Country Club is a neighboring community. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 to 25 minutes away.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Palm Valley Country Club is one of the most consistently active real estate markets in Palm Desert, with strong year-round buyer demand driven by the combination of two championship golf courses, a comprehensive HOA that includes social membership and all exterior maintenance, and a price point that delivers extraordinary value for the lifestyle offered.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Palm Valley Country Club, Monterey Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, Bighorn Golf Club, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a turnkey furnished condo, a renovated contemporary retreat with golf course and mountain views, 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 Palm Valley 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.
