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Palm Desert real estate rarely blends architectural pedigree with carefree resort living as seamlessly as Canyon View Estates. Imagine waking up to clerestory-filtered sunlight, sliding open a wall of glass, and stepping straight onto a greenbelt that frames unobstructed mountain views—no power-lines, no hustle, just desert serenity. These William Krisel–designed homes were ahead of their time, and today they read as the perfect antidote to cookie-cutter construction: post-and-beam ceilings, crisp geometric lines, and that effortless indoor-outdoor flow Palm Springs made famous.
Yet the lifestyle is as practical as it is stylish. Six small HOAs handle landscaping and sparkling pools, so your weekends are free for brunch on El Paseo or a quick hike up the Lykken Trail. And because the community has great wind protection, you’ll spend more evenings entertaining on the patio and fewer chasing cushions across the yard.
Listings are subject to the Fair Housing Act and California Desert Association of REALTORS® (CDAR) MLS rules.
Step inside Canyon View Estates and you’re stepping into a showcase of William Krisel’s mid-century mastery - clerestory windows, dramatic post-and-beam lines, and glass walls that pull the San Jacinto peaks right into your living room. Architecture buffs who tour the Spanish Walk townhomes nearby often fall for the same timeless design cues, yet Canyon View delivers them with quieter streets and bigger mountain vistas.
The neighborhood itself is organized into six intimate HOAs, each circling a lush greenbelt, pool, and spa. That setup means you spend weekends floating in the sun rather than mowing a lawn, and nightly strolls come with unobstructed, wire-free views of the sunset-lit ridgeline—a daily reminder of why the easy desert rhythm feels so restorative.
If you love Canyon View’s indoor-outdoor flow but want a freestanding home (and the option for short-term rentals), take a peek at the modern resort homes in Montage Palm Desert just a few minutes away. Both communities embrace low-maintenance living and Mid-Valley convenience—choosing between them is simply a matter of which style speaks to you.
Buyers who value authentic mid-century design continue to track every new listing here, yet a slightly cooler Coachella Valley condo market has created breathing room to negotiate upgrades or closing credits.
Median Sale Price: $542,333
Median Days to Pending: 57
Inventory: 979 condos across Palm Desert
Annual Appreciation: –2.1 %
Well-priced homes with preserved Krisel details and tasteful mechanical updates still attract offers inside 30 days. Units on leased land or those that swapped original clerestories for drywall tend to linger, and that’s where you’ll often secure HOA-fee credits or appliance packages. If you’re eyeing prime greenbelt frontage, act before winter visitors arrive; demand spikes with the first snowstorm back east.
Pure mid-century modern. Expect post-and-beam construction, clerestory windows, and walls of glass that erase the line between living room and desert vista.
Each of the six HOAs maintains its own pools, spas, greenbelts, exterior paint, and roof reserves—freeing you from weekend yard work while preserving that manicured, park-like feel.
Some clusters sit on Indian lease land. Terms vary, so we’ll review the lease length, annual rent, and step-ups to be sure it meshes with your financing and exit strategy.
Think morning laps in the pool, afternoon art walks on El Paseo, and sunset cocktails under the palms. The setting is quiet, friendly, and five minutes from hiking, golf, and downtown nightlife.