26866 Rio Madre Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
26866 Rio Madre Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Property Description
Priced to sell in the sought-after Verano community! Welcome to 26866 Rio Madre Dr, a nearly new 2021 two-story home offering 2,076 sq. ft. of bright, thoughtfully designed living space with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The open-concept main level is filled with natural light and designed for effortless everyday living and entertaining. A spacious gourmet kitchen flows into the living and dining areas, while a convenient downstairs bedroom and full bath provide an ideal setup for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. Enjoy a low-maintenance backyard with synthetic turf, block walls, and planters—perfect for weekend barbecues, playtime with pets or children, and relaxing under the desert sky. A green playground just outside the front of the home adds even more space to enjoy. Modern comfort meets energy efficiency with leased solar, a tankless water heater, smart A/C thermostat, superior insulation, window blinds, and an alarm system. These features offer the convenience and peace of mind buyers want in a newer home. Located in D.R. Horton’s master-planned Verano community, residents enjoy a vibrant, resort-inspired lifestyle with access to a 3-acre recreational park and clubhouse, multiple pools and spas, a lap pool, fitness center, pickleball and bocce ball courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas—all with a low HOA fee. Shopping, dining, schools, Downtown Palm Springs, and the I-10 freeway are just minutes away. Enjoy the space, upgrades, and community amenities that make desert living at Verano so desirable.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Cathedral City · Single Family Residence
Listed 18.4% below the median closed sale of $680,000. Price per sqft ($267) is a 11% discount to closed comps ($300). Expect a longer timeline — comps averaged 143 days on market.
Price Position
Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26963 Avenida Quintana | Cathedral City | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,076 | 5,227 | $284 | $589,000 | 95 | 92 |
| 67537 Rio Largo Road | Cathedral City | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2,076 | 5,663 | $303 | $630,000 | 4 | 91 |
| 67390 Rio Naches Road | Cathedral City | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2,076 | 5,227 | $253 | $525,000 | 96 | 91 |
| 617 Via Firenze | Cathedral City | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 1,975 | 3,920 | $329 | $650,000 | 14 | 82 |
| 69160 San Helena Avenue | Cathedral City | 1990 | 4 | 3 | 1,930 | 6,098 | $320 | $617,000 | 17 | 81 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 3.6 | 2,026.6 | 5,227 | $297.8 | $602,200 | 45.2 | |||
| Median | 2,076 | $617,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67510 Rio Vista Drive | Cathedral City | 2019 | 08/25/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,694 | 4,356 | $479,000 | $486,000 | $287 | 1.01 | 129 | 78 |
| 68955 Durango Road | Cathedral City | 2024 | 09/14/2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,400 | 8,276 | $699,000 | $682,000 | $284 | 0.98 | 106 | 77 |
| 68295 Alcita Road | Cathedral City | 2023 | 08/26/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,042 | 8,276 | $799,000 | $785,000 | $384 | 0.98 | 88 | 76 |
| 31515 Avenida Del Yermo | Cathedral City | 2004 | 08/28/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,073 | 7,841 | $545,000 | $553,000 | $267 | 1.01 | 108 | 76 |
| 145 Via Palermo | Cathedral City | 2025 | 07/30/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,457 | 7,230 | $693,547 | $680,000 | $277 | 0.98 | 284 | 75 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.2 | 3.0 | 2,133.2 | 7,195.8 | $637,200 | $637,200 | $299.8 | — | 143 | ||||
| Median | 2,073 | $680,000 | $680,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.