Perched at the top in Riverside County
Riverside County, long a playground of Hollywood stars and entrepreneurs, saw its median price for single-family homes climb to $325,000 in April, a 4.8% increase over the previous year, according to CoreLogic. Here’s a look at the homes that top the area’s ultra-high-end market. LA QUINTA
Designed by architect Kristi Hanson, this contemporary estate within the Madison Club community features, among other things, a 3,000-gallon saltwater aquarium complete with 300 fish. Address: 81307 Amundsen Ave., La Quinta, 92253 Listed for: $29.95 million for six bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms in 17,528 square feet (1.97-acre lot) Features: Infinity-edge swimming pool; media room with 19-foot screen; smart-home control system About the area: In the 92253 ZIP Code, based on 112 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $400,000, up 15.9% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.
PALM SPRINGS
Sited to overlook Coachella Valley, this bold concrete, steel and glass house was designed by famed architect John Lautner for Bob and Dolores Hope. Address: 2466 Southridge Drive, Palm Springs, 92264 Listed for: $24.999 million for 10 bedrooms, 9.75 bathrooms in 23,366 square feet (6.18-acre lot) Features: Curving copper roof; hand-painted murals; tennis court About the area: In the 92264 ZIP Code, based on 41 sales, the median sales price for condominiums in April was $645,000, which is down 3% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.
PALM DESERT
Moroccan notes, an indoor atrium lined with king palms and a hookah lounge highlight this Bighorn Golf Club estate known as Casbah Cove. Address: 613 Indian Cove, Palm Desert, 92260 Listed for: $21.19 million for four bedrooms, six bathrooms in 12,925 square feet (0.87-acre lot) Features: Eight fireplaces; temperature-controlled wine room; 75-foot black granite lap pool and 40-foot round pool About the area: In the 92260 ZIP Code, based on 42 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in April was $476,000, up 22.1% from April 2015, according to CoreLogic.