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Looking for a home in Palm Desert that feels brand-new, energy-smart, and effortlessly stylish? That’s exactly what Sage delivers. This intimate Tri Pointe Homes enclave pairs clean contemporary architecture with standard solar, smart-home tech, and open floor plans that spill into private backyards made for sunset grilling.
Beyond the front door, Sage’s location south of I-10 lands you minutes from El Paseo boutiques, Acrisure Arena shows, and trailheads that lead straight into the Santa Rosa Mountains - all without the extra cost of Mello-Roos taxes. When one of these 131 residences hits the resale market, it rarely waits long for a buyer who wants the “built-in-2020s” lifestyle without waiting on construction.
Listings are subject to the Fair Housing Act and CRMLS rules.
Sage is modern desert living done right. Homes come standard with solar panels, tankless water heaters, and low-e glass, so you’re conserving energy (and cash) before the first electric bill even lands. Open kitchens flow to great rooms and covered patios, turning weekend get-togethers into seamless indoor-outdoor affairs.
Community spaces are purposefully simple yet social. A central green with playground benches, a fenced dog park, and a lighted pickleball court mean you can stretch, rally, or mingle without ever leaving the gates. Low HOA dues handle the upkeep, so weekends stay free for tee times or pool design sessions.
Location seals the deal: easy freeway access for commuters, moments to Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus, and less than ten minutes to El Paseo’s restaurants and boutiques. It all folds grocery runs, gym stops, and those daily desert rhythms of everyday life into one convenient loop.
New-build style is still driving buyer interest, and Sage resales see steady traffic the moment a “Coming Soon” sign appears.
Price Range: Original releases started in the high $700s; resale values reflect upgrades and lot size
Days on Market: Well-priced homes can secure contracts in under 45 days
Inventory Mix: Limited to occasional resales—the community is fully built-out at 131 homes
Financial Advantage: No Mello-Roos taxes and comparatively low HOA dues keep carrying costs down
Expect two buyer profiles to dominate: locals upsizing from condos and out-of-area shoppers hunting for turnkey efficiency in a quiet setting. Quick-move resales that include finished landscaping or a pool command a premium, while spec homes that still need backyard inspiration may leave room for negotiation.
If you’re timing the market, watch for listings that hit the 30-day mark—sellers often consider closing‐cost credits or appliance packages to stand out. And because there’s no new-phase release on the horizon, grabbing the right lot orientation (corner, deeper yard, western exposure) now can lock in long-term value.
Sage’s big differentiators are its no-Mello-Roos tax and standard solar package - two line items that keep monthly costs lower than in Spanish Walk, where a CFD assessment adds to the tax bill.
Compared with the contemporary desert architecture at Montage Palm Desert, Sage homes are slightly smaller but lean harder into energy efficiency and smart-home tech. All three communities share quick I-10 access; choose Sage if you want the freshest construction with lower long-term carrying costs and a walkable central park instead of a master club-house footprint.
Your monthly fee maintains the central park, playground, dog park, pickleball court, and gated entries. It also funds common-area landscaping and private-street upkeep—leaving you with just your own yard to manage.
Most floor plans run 2,000–2,500 sq ft with three to four bedrooms, large islands, walk-in pantries, and covered patios deep enough for an outdoor living set and grill station.
Yes—Tri Pointe completed construction, so new opportunities are purely resale. That keeps supply tight; partnering with an agent who tracks upcoming listings is key.
You’re about five minutes to Costco, Whole Foods, and Interstate 10. El Paseo’s dining scene and Desert Willow Golf Resort sit roughly eight minutes south, making errands—or tee times—an easy hop.