Mountain Center Homes with Desert View

Welcome to Mountain Center, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Riverside County, California. This picturesque town offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty and serene living, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by the majestic San Jacinto Mountains and lush forests, Mountain Center boasts breathtaking desert views that captivate residents and visitors alike.

In Mountain Center, homes with desert views provide a unique opportunity to experience the stunning landscapes that define this region. Imagine waking up each morning to panoramic vistas of the desert stretching out before you, with the sun casting its warm glow over the rugged terrain. These homes are designed to maximize the beauty of their surroundings, featuring large windows and spacious patios that invite the outdoors in.

Whether you're seeking a cozy cabin or a modern retreat, Mountain Center offers a diverse range of real estate options to suit your lifestyle. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere, where neighbors become friends and outdoor enthusiasts thrive. Explore the nearby hiking trails, indulge in stargazing under the clear night sky, or simply enjoy the tranquility that Mountain Center has to offer.

With its stunning desert views, charming community, and abundant outdoor activities, Mountain Center is more than just a place to live; it's a lifestyle. Come discover your dream home in this idyllic setting, where every day feels like a vacation. Your slice of paradise awaits!

Newest Mountain Center Homes with Desert View

$97,500

219150766DA MLS ⋅ Active Status

Build Your Custom Dream Home with ZERO Down!Seize this rare opportunity to own a fully fenced 1-acre parcel boasting spectacular mountain views, ready for your vision. With a private well and electricity already onsite, the groundwork is laid for your perfect retreat. Best of all, take advantage of exclusive zero-down-payment financing that covers BOTH the land and your custom home construction! (See attached brochure in the documents tab for qualifying details).Located just a scenic 25-minute drive above downtown Palm Desert, this idyllic property offers the ultimate escape. Enjoy temperatures averaging 20 degrees cooler than the Coachella Valley, stunning sunsets, and occasional winter snowscapes. The lush, indigenous landscape is dotted with rare native pinyon pines and manzanita that burst into color each spring.Wal-Mart now delivers groceries and items to this area within a few hours ordering, FREE OF CHARGE (with membership.)Modern conveniences meet mountain tranquility here. Benefit from incredibly low-cost power through the Anza Electric non-profit co-op, plus affordable high-speed internet access.Bonus: A well-maintained 33-foot Eclipse travel trailer is available for an additional $14,500--providing a comfortable basecamp to live in while you build your dream home.This is an incredible value and a rare find. Call today for a private tour or more details!

63330 Jeraboa Road, Mountain Center

$25,000

219150756PS MLS ⋅ Active Status

Build your dream home on this beautiful 1-acre parcel in the desirable Alpine Village neighborhood of Mountain Center. Surrounded by custom homes, this property offers stunning mountain views, fresh alpine air, and the beauty of all four seasons. Spend your days exploring nearby hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, and the San Bernardino National Forest, then unwind under breathtaking sunsets and star-filled skies. Electricity is available nearby, making it even easier to bring your vision to life. Located just a scenic 25-minute drive from the shopping, dining, and entertainment of El Paseo in Palm Desert, this property offers the perfect blend of peaceful mountain living and everyday convenience. Whether you're planning a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, this is a wonderful place to create something truly‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ special.

529 Saint Bernard Drive, Mountain Center

$25,000

219150754PS MLS ⋅ Active Status

Picture yourself waking up to crisp mountain air, beautiful mountain views, and ending your evenings under some of the brightest star-filled skies you've ever seen. This beautiful 1-acre lot at 217 Chalet Dr in Mountain Center is the perfect place to build your dream home or mountain retreat. Enjoy all four seasons, peaceful surroundings, beautiful custom homes nearby, and the freedom of no HOA. Just 25 minutes from the shopping and dining of El Paseo, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of convenience and peaceful mountain living.The property includes existing structures and what appears to be a water storage tank. These improvements are included and are being sold strictly as is. The owner has never maintained them, makes no representations regarding their condition, and no value has been assigned to them--the price reflects the land only.Come see it for yourself... you just might fall in love with mountain living.

217 Chalet Drive, Mountain Center

$25,000

219150753PS MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to your own slice of mountain paradise! This beautiful 1-acre lot at 214 Chalet Dr is where fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, and unforgettable sunsets become part of your everyday life. Build the home you've always dreamed of and enjoy all four seasons, peaceful mornings, beautiful custom homes nearby, and dazzling star-filled skies at night. With no HOA and just a short drive to Palm Desert and El Paseo, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. If you've been dreaming about slowing down, soaking in nature, and creating a place to truly call your own... this is it.

214 Chalet Drive, Mountain Center

$650,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 219149996PS MLS ⋅ Active Status

Perched high above the Coachella Valley in the historic mountain community of Pinyon Crest, this authentic 1959 mid-century residence offers a rare opportunity to own one of the area's earliest architectural homes. Built years before Frank Sinatra chose these mountains for his famed Villa Maggio retreat, the home represents the beginning of Pinyon Crest's legacy as a secluded escape for those seeking privacy, cooler temperatures, and extraordinary natural beauty.Set on approximately 2.5 private acres, the property captures sweeping, nearly 360-degree views spanning the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, the Coachella Valley, and the surrounding high desert landscape. Just twenty minutes from El Paseo in Palm Desert, it feels remarkably removed from the pace of everyday life.Designed around the principles that define timeless mid-century architecture, the home embraces its surroundings through expansive walls of glass, oversized sliding doors, and thoughtfully positioned living spaces that invite the outdoors in. Exposed wood beam ceilings, warm natural materials, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace create an atmosphere that is both striking and welcoming.Thoughtfully updated while respecting its architectural character, the interiors remain intentionally understated, allowing the home's greatest feature--the ever-changing landscape beyond every window-- to take center stage. Spacious bedrooms, open living areas, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow make the home equally suited as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or seasonal escape.Outside, the private pool and spa overlook one of Southern California's most captivating mountain settings, where brilliant sunsets give way to star-filled skies and the silence is interrupted only by the sounds of nature.Rich in history, grounded in architecture, and surrounded by remarkable beauty, 61579 Sun Terrace is more than a home-- it's a place to slow down, reconnect, and experience a side of the desert that few ever discover.

61579 Sun Terrace, Mountain Center

$25,000

SW26125995 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Discover the potential of this 1-acre vacant residential lot on Chillon Hts, Mountain Center, CA 92561, Riverside County, APN: 635-234-005, ideally positioned directly adjacent to 60260 Chillon Hts in a peaceful desert-mountain setting. This R1-zoned parcel offers a scenic backdrop with beautiful mountain views, open skies, and the natural character buyers seek in the Mountain Center area. Access is provided by a graded dirt road, making this an appealing opportunity for buyers looking for land in a quiet, rural Southern California setting with room to imagine and create. ****No soils reports, surveys, etc., have been done. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information with the city or county for allowable uses and requirements and rely on their own investigations. **Buyer responsible for checking zoning, utilities, permits and exact property boundaries. ****

Chillon Hts, Mountain Center

$155,000

SW26105737 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Chapman Ranchos 2.25 Acre Desert and Mountain View Parcel ~ Private Water Well! ~ Power Onsite ~ Professional Survey's completed, including 3-D topography map and Corners Clearly Marked ~ No HOA Community ~ Located directly off a Paved Road, close to HWY 74 ~ Awesome Location with milder 4 seasons climate ~ 15 minutes to El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert ~ Near world class Dining, Shopping , Entertainment and Health Care ~ Minutes to the Stagecoach, Coachella famous music venues, the BNP Paribas Tennis Open and some of the Best Golf Courses on the Planet ~ International Film Festivals and great Plays performed in the newly refurbished Plaza Theatre built in 1936 where Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope performed ~ The specific area surrounding this wonderful parcel is home to some of the Best Hiking, Mountain Biking and Rock Climbing ~ You can have it all, gorgeous view build site with most of the preliminary pre-build work completed, close proximity to city conveniences, cooler temperatures and myriads of outdoor adventures awaiting those with an adventuresome spirit ~ Parcel is located directly off the pavement and is mostly Flat and Usable, with huge potential ~ More photo's to come, including drone shots ~ Native Flora and Fauna abound, please wear appropriate hiking attire ~

7 Carrizo Road, Mountain Center

$150,000

219146681DA MLS ⋅ Active Status

2.85 Acre Homesite | Pinyon Crest | Valley Views | Paved Access | Utilities at LotRare opportunity to build on a 2.85-acre homesite in Pinyon Crest, featuring natural boulder outcroppings, mature pinyon trees, and a unique private canyon setting within the property. This scenic parcel offers expansive valley and night light views from the proposed building site, along with panoramic mountain views in a peaceful, elevated environment.The lot is easily accessible via paved roads leading directly to the property, providing convenience and year-round access. Utilities, including water and electricity, are available at the lot, offering a strong foundation for future development.With approximate dimensions of 165 feet wide by 727 feet deep, the parcel provides flexibility for a custom home design while maintaining privacy and maximizing view corridors. Located near the Pinyon Bowl common area and community mailbox, the homesite balances accessibility with a natural, serene setting.Positioned just off Highway 74, the property offers convenient access to El Paseo in approximately 13 minutes, along one of the most scenic drives in the Coachella Valley. Known for its sweeping mountain curves and elevated desert vistas, this route is often appreciated for its engaging driving experience and connection between the desert floor and mountain communities.Enjoy cooler summer temperatures, seasonal winter weather, and a distinct mountain-desert lifestyle, all within close proximity to Palm Desert, dining, shopping, and everyday amenities.This property presents a rare opportunity to create a custom residence in a distinctive natural setting with paved access, utilities at the lot, and panoramic views in Pinyon Crest.

Lot 16 Carrizo Road, Mountain Center

$395,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 219146499PS MLS ⋅ Active Status

**INVESTOR OPOOIRTUNITY**Unique 2-Story idyllic ranch style spacious farmhouse with an open floor designed for entertaining, nestled into the Majestic Santa Rosa Mountain Range above the desert cities with amazing views. 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces to add warmth and charm, den/family room, stone tile flooring and kitchen counter tops, above ground pool (not working) 3 car garage and horse stalls area. Don't miss this opportunity to transform this property into your cozy mountain retreat. This fixer upper needs TLC

60300 Chalet Drive, Mountain Center

$29,000

219146367DA MLS ⋅ Active Status

Nestled in the serene beauty of Mountain Center, coveted Pinyon Crest community, this expansive one-acre lot offers a peaceful escape. Surrounded by stunning mountain views, this lot is enveloped by natural desert landscaping, dotted with native flora creating a picturesque setting design to your dream retreat. Pinyon Crest is known from its tranquil atmosphere and unique blend of rural charm and modern amenities. With its cooler temperatures and crisp mountain air, its ideal spot for those seeking privacy and a connection to nature. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape or a full-time residence, this lot in Pinyon Crest invites you to dream, built, and savior the best of mountain living.

Rancho Road, Mountain Center

$995,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 219143253PS MLS ⋅ Active Status

VIEW! VIEW!! VIEW!!! Mesmerizing Views await you from tis sleek, modern home towering 3,000 feet above the Coachella Valley with exceptional, elevated views from Palm Desert to Thermal & beyond. Built in 1998, this Modern Manse is situated on over 3.5 acres amidst the enchanting natural desert landscape, just below the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. This unique enclave showcases exquisite design with walls of windows facing out to the valley floor, capturing the sparkling city light views. Ideal for entertaining, or to be enjoyed for casual serenity & inspiration in a Great Room concept with the living, dining, and island kitchen being open areas with a centerpiece granite, gas fireplace, kitchen with slab granite counters, newer cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances, and walk-in pantry.In addition, the Great Room offers 12 to 14 foot ceilings and a custom designed wall for works of art.The sensuous primary suite is just off the living room and features a corner granite, gas fireplace, architectural windows, and glass-paneled French doors leading to the patio. The primary bath features a separate granite shower & jetted tub with views of the natural outdoors, double granite vanity, & large walk-in closet.The spacious guest rooms are on either side of the entry hall along with a striking marble guest bath.The home is bedecked by a wrap-around patio off the Great Room & Primary Suite, another patio off the Dining, and custom pavers throughout the front promenade and driveway to the garage.There is also a separate large storage building a short stroll from the main house, which would be ideal for a casita. The structure is currently an attractive exterior with custom pavers in front.Royal Carizzo is a private, gated community of 24 custom homes, where you're just minutes away from the fashionable shops & eateries of El Paseo, the museums and nightlife of Palm Springs, the Tennis Gardens in Indian Wells, and Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio. Come enjoy the Ultimate Desert Lifestyle of tranquility and natural beauty in this spectacular offering!

71248 Flat Branch Road, Mountain Center

$55,000

SW26029002 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

Royal Carrizo dramatic view 3.02 Acre parcel located at the end of a private cul-de-sac, with an Awesome build site for your custom home within this very upscale community just minutes up the Pines to Palms Highway from the Desert Communities ~ Homesite sits way up above a seasonal creek, surrounded by stunning boulders and natural vegetation with 360% views of the gorgeous Mountain Ranges, including the Santa Rosa National Monument ~ The daytime skies are home to soaring hawks and golden eagles ~ Unpolluted by lights, the night time skies are vibrant with bright stars, planets and far away galaxies including the milky way and well known constellations ~ This very special community is home to those whom enjoy a more quiet lifestyle with just the right amount of space between neighbors ~ Myriads of miles of exploration await those with an adventuresome spirit ~ Water, Underground Power and High Speed Internet are already in at the parcel ~ Come on up and view this unique parcel within the Royal Carrizo Community ~ Priced to sell ~ Buyer Agent, Buyer to conduct their own due diligence in regards community and county requirements to build and reside on this unique and spectacular site ~

15 Desert Calico Way, Mountain Center

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