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    16201 Avenida Merced, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

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    $130,000

    LAND - Desert Hot Springs, CA

    Property size:
    2,200 SF
    Lot size:
    0.18 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $59/SF
    Added:
    May 19, 2026
    Days on Market:
    10
    Last Refresh:
    May 28 at 3:06 pm

    Property Features for 16201 Avenida Merced

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    657173008
    Size
    2,200 SF
    Lot size
    0.18 Acres

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    Michael E Valerio
    Michael E Valerio

    Listing agent Michael E Valerio License #01821635

    Listing office HomeSmart 73301 Fred Waring Dr., Ste 101, Palm Springs, CA

    Listing date May 19, 2026

    MLS# 219148060 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 California Desert Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Completely entitled and permitted with grading completed, ready for construction.
    • Approved plans for a 2200 sq ft semi‑custom, mid‑Century Modern style home included.
    • Features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an office/bonus room.
    • Includes a 2‑car garage (482 sq ft).
    • Single‑story design with up to 13‑foot tall walls on a .32‑acre lot.
    • Option to add a loft.

    Overview

    This property in Desert Hot Springs, California, features land with completed grading and approved plans included in the sale. The plans are for a semi-custom, elegant, mid-Century Modern style architecture home. The planned single-story residence will be 2200 sq ft and include a 2-car garage boasting 482 sq ft. The home will feature 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an office bonus room. There is also an option to add a loft. The front patio cover is planned to be 120 sqft, and the rear patio cover 270 sq ft. The walls are planned to be up to 13 feet tall. The lot size is 0.18 acres.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Hair Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Hotel & Motel Kitchen & Bath Showroom Department Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Desert Hot Springs
    County
    Riverside
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -116.488686
    Latitude
    33.930812

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Land with approved plans for a mid-century modern home.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 16201 Avenida Merced Desert Hot Springs, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $130,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Completely entitled and permitted with grading completed, ready for construction.; Approved plans for a **2200 sq ft semi‑custom, mid‑Century Modern style home included.**; Features **3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an office/bonus room.**
    (760) 712-5948
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    Michael E Valerio
    Michael E Valerio
    Real Estate License ID: 01821635
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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