21 homes sold in Sky Valley in the last year, at a typical $485K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, and a shortcut to every site where Sky Valley homes are listed.
Every place Sky Valley homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Sky Valley’s sales, at a typical $485K
21 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 21 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $322CA $494
- Days to sell
- 109
- Sold over asking
- 19%
- Listings with a price cut
- 24%
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2018 price
21 sales in the last year, against 29 in 2021 and a low of 15 in 2014. The typical sale went from $239K in 2018 to $485K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.
What $500K buys in Sky Valley
Check a listing against what Sky Valley homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Owning the typical Sky Valley home costs about $2,908 a month
Price: Sky Valley’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Sky Valley’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Sky Valley is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $485K home, about $4,530 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Sky Valley, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Sky ValleyTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Sky Valley.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Thousand Palms, Cathedral City, Garnet and Desert Palms sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Sky Valley, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert | 1,329 | $589K | $333 | 10% | 83 |
| Rancho Mirage | 733 | $856K | $385 | 5% | 96 |
| Cathedral City | 544 | $513K | $295 | 17% | 74 |
| Desert Palms | 312 | $517K | $288 | 7% | 83 |
| Thousand Palms | 42 | $461K | $271 | 40% | 83 |
| Garnet | 40 | $444K | $274 | 33% | 113 |
| Sky Valley | 21 | $485K | $322 | 19% | 109 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Sky Valley
What do homes sell for in Sky Valley, CA?
21 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $485K, $322 a square foot.
Is Sky Valley a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 11 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 11 months of supply. Buyers paid 97% of asking on average, and 24% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Sky Valley?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $485K home that’s near $4,530.
Where can I see homes for sale in Sky Valley?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Sky Valley’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Sky Valley.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).