Suncrest Country Club Palm Desert: A Buyer and Seller Guide to the Coachella Valley's 55+ Manufactured Home Community

What Is Suncrest Country Club?

Suncrest Country Club is a gated, age-restricted (55+) manufactured home community located at 73450 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, CA 92260. Established in 1980, the community sits at the intersection of Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue, placing it squarely in the heart of the Coachella Valley. It is a well-established, value-driven community for active adult buyers in the Coachella Valley.

Community Size and Structure

The community consists of 359 homesites, each surrounding a central 9-hole regulation golf course. Suncrest operates as a land-lease community, meaning buyers purchase the manufactured home itself while paying a monthly lot rent for the land beneath it. There is no separate HOA fee layered on top of the lot rent. The lot rent is subject to Palm Desert's mobile home rent control ordinance, which restricts increases to 75% of the Consumer Price Index, providing residents a meaningful degree of payment stability.

Home Sizes and Current Pricing

Homes at Suncrest range from approximately 1,220 to over 2,200 square feet. Active listings in September 2026 show prices ranging from the low $200,000s to the upper $300,000s for 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom floor plans, with select golf-course-view and triple-wide homes listed above that range. Recent closed sales include a 1,344-square-foot 2-bed/2-bath home that sold in March 2026 for $217,500, and a 3-bed/2-bath home that closed in April 2026 at $165,000 after being listed at $188,000. Monthly lot rent for active listings has been documented at figures ranging from approximately $899 to $1,100 per month depending on the specific homesite. Buyers should independently verify current lot rent amounts with the community management before submitting any offer.

On-Site Amenities

The amenity package at Suncrest is unusually deep for a manufactured home community at this price point. Residents have access to three swimming pools and in-ground spas, eight pickleball courts, one tennis court, and a 9-hole regulation golf course designed by Dick Watson that is open year-round and also available to the public with reservations. Golf hours during the November through May season run from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. The clubhouse includes a billiards room, a community library, a café, a salon, locker rooms, a BBQ area, and banquet facilities. A pro shop and RV/trailer storage lot are also on-site. Regular social events, clubs, and live entertainment are organized through the clubhouse calendar.

What Makes the Location Stand Out in Palm Desert

The address at Country Club Drive and Monterey Avenue gives Suncrest residents direct access to some of the Coachella Valley's most-used corridors. Eisenhower Medical Center is minutes away. El Paseo, often called the "Rodeo Drive of the desert," is a short drive south and features over 300 shops, art galleries, and restaurants including Mastro's Steakhouse, Pacifica Seafood, and the upscale retail of The Gardens on El Paseo, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue. El Paseo also hosts rotating sculpture exhibitions and annual events including Fashion Week El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 minutes from Suncrest's front gate, making seasonal travel straightforward for snowbirds and full-time residents alike.

Key Considerations for Buyers

Because Suncrest is a land-lease community, manufactured home financing applies rather than a conventional real estate mortgage. Buyers should work with lenders who are familiar with chattel or manufactured home loan products specific to land-lease parks. The lease on each homesite has no expiration date, which provides continuity of tenure. The community's rent control protections under Palm Desert's mobile home ordinance also reduce one of the primary financial uncertainties of land-lease living. All residents must qualify under the 55+ age restriction, with at least one resident per home meeting the minimum age requirement. Pets are permitted with a limit of two animals weighing 25 pounds or less.

Key Considerations for Sellers

Pricing a Suncrest home accurately requires accounting for homesite location within the community, particularly whether the home sits on the golf course, faces the mountains, or occupies a standard interior lot. Upgrades to kitchens, baths, flooring, and roofing have a measurable effect on buyer interest given the range of home vintages from 1980s originals to 2000s-era triple-wides. Marketing should clearly communicate the lot rent figure and rent control status, as these details are among the first questions buyers ask in a land-lease context. Jim Hardy, Property Advisor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (DRE #02045778), works with buyers and sellers navigating the Suncrest market and the broader Palm Desert manufactured home segment.

How Suncrest Fits Into the Broader Palm Desert Market

For buyers priced out of fee-simple single-family homes in Palm Desert, Suncrest offers entry into a gated, amenity-rich, golf-course community at a fraction of the cost of comparable lifestyle communities nearby. The combination of purchase price, lot rent, and no additional HOA fee makes the total monthly cost of ownership a straightforward calculation. Sellers benefit from a pool of active-adult buyers who prioritize walkability to amenities, community programming, and a low-maintenance lifestyle that Suncrest is specifically designed to deliver. For additional context on the Palm Desert market, see the Palm Desert Real Estate Market Update: September 2026.

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• El Paseo Shopping District
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