Palm Desert Surplus Land Sale

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Surplus Land Act Sales

The State of California’s Surplus Land Act requires that all City of Palm Desert and Successor Agency to the City of Palm Desert surplus properties be sold through a Notice of Availability process. As properties owned by the City of Palm Desert come onto the market, they will be listed on this webpage. All questions and announcements about the properties will also be answered here. Please use the question tool below to submit your inquiries.

To automatically receive a Notice of Availability when a new property comes available, visit the State of California Housing and Community Development website at Public Lands for Affordable Housing Development | California Department of Housing and Community Development and register through the developer tab. This website will also provide information on the Surplus Land Act.

If you have any questions about the Surplus Land Act, please contact submit a question below or contact Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development, at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. You may also direct your questions to surpluslandact@palmdesert.gov or by calling 760-776-6384.


Notices of Availability

July 10, 2025 - Fred Waring Drive at San Pablo Avenue

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). The properties, located on Fred Waring Drive and identified by APNs 627-101-068, 627-101-033, 627-101-002, 627-101-067, and 627-101-017, are being offered to eligible entities for potential purchase. Interested parties must submit a written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov


August 12, 2025 – Parcels Adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). The properties, located adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center and identified by APNs 627-102-017 and 627-102-025, are being offered to eligible entities for potential purchase.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov


October 7, 2025 - Former Sears Building

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). As required by Government Code Section 54220, the City of Palm Desert is providing notification that the City intends to sell the 7.46 acre surplus property formerly known as the SEARS building located at 72880 CA-Hwy 111 with APN 640-140-020 in the City of Palm Desert.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov


Questions and Comments

Please use the tools below to submit questions or comments, and we'll respond as soon as possible.


Surplus Land Act Sales

The State of California’s Surplus Land Act requires that all City of Palm Desert and Successor Agency to the City of Palm Desert surplus properties be sold through a Notice of Availability process. As properties owned by the City of Palm Desert come onto the market, they will be listed on this webpage. All questions and announcements about the properties will also be answered here. Please use the question tool below to submit your inquiries.

To automatically receive a Notice of Availability when a new property comes available, visit the State of California Housing and Community Development website at Public Lands for Affordable Housing Development | California Department of Housing and Community Development and register through the developer tab. This website will also provide information on the Surplus Land Act.

If you have any questions about the Surplus Land Act, please contact submit a question below or contact Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development, at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. You may also direct your questions to surpluslandact@palmdesert.gov or by calling 760-776-6384.


Notices of Availability

July 10, 2025 - Fred Waring Drive at San Pablo Avenue

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). The properties, located on Fred Waring Drive and identified by APNs 627-101-068, 627-101-033, 627-101-002, 627-101-067, and 627-101-017, are being offered to eligible entities for potential purchase. Interested parties must submit a written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov


August 12, 2025 – Parcels Adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). The properties, located adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center and identified by APNs 627-102-017 and 627-102-025, are being offered to eligible entities for potential purchase.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov


October 7, 2025 - Former Sears Building

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). As required by Government Code Section 54220, the City of Palm Desert is providing notification that the City intends to sell the 7.46 acre surplus property formerly known as the SEARS building located at 72880 CA-Hwy 111 with APN 640-140-020 in the City of Palm Desert.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov


Questions and Comments

Please use the tools below to submit questions or comments, and we'll respond as soon as possible.

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  • Share WILL THE CITY REQUIRE A TIMEFRAME TO BUILD OUT THE PROPERTY? on Facebook Share WILL THE CITY REQUIRE A TIMEFRAME TO BUILD OUT THE PROPERTY? on Twitter Share WILL THE CITY REQUIRE A TIMEFRAME TO BUILD OUT THE PROPERTY? on Linkedin Email WILL THE CITY REQUIRE A TIMEFRAME TO BUILD OUT THE PROPERTY? link

    WILL THE CITY REQUIRE A TIMEFRAME TO BUILD OUT THE PROPERTY?

    over 2 years ago

    For the Desert Willow properties, this is unlikely to happen.

  • Share WILL THERE BE RESTRICTIONS ON SELLING PORTIONS? on Facebook Share WILL THERE BE RESTRICTIONS ON SELLING PORTIONS? on Twitter Share WILL THERE BE RESTRICTIONS ON SELLING PORTIONS? on Linkedin Email WILL THERE BE RESTRICTIONS ON SELLING PORTIONS? link

    WILL THERE BE RESTRICTIONS ON SELLING PORTIONS?

    over 2 years ago

    For the Desert Willow properties, if the City allows for selling portions of the properties it would be negotiated with the selected party.

  • Share IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY DOING A CARRYBACK FOR 50% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE? on Facebook Share IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY DOING A CARRYBACK FOR 50% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE? on Twitter Share IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY DOING A CARRYBACK FOR 50% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE? on Linkedin Email IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY DOING A CARRYBACK FOR 50% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE? link

    IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY DOING A CARRYBACK FOR 50% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE?

    over 2 years ago

    For the Desert Willow properties, yes the City will require a timeframe, which will be negotiated with the selected party.

  • Share Does the City have a current appraisal for APNs 620-450-012, 620-450-013, 620- 450-014, 620-450-016, 620-450-017, 620-450-018, 620-450-020, 620-370-002, 620-370-003, 620-370-004, 620-370-017, 620-370-018, 620-370-020, 620-370-033, and 620-370-043? on Facebook Share Does the City have a current appraisal for APNs 620-450-012, 620-450-013, 620- 450-014, 620-450-016, 620-450-017, 620-450-018, 620-450-020, 620-370-002, 620-370-003, 620-370-004, 620-370-017, 620-370-018, 620-370-020, 620-370-033, and 620-370-043? on Twitter Share Does the City have a current appraisal for APNs 620-450-012, 620-450-013, 620- 450-014, 620-450-016, 620-450-017, 620-450-018, 620-450-020, 620-370-002, 620-370-003, 620-370-004, 620-370-017, 620-370-018, 620-370-020, 620-370-033, and 620-370-043? on Linkedin Email Does the City have a current appraisal for APNs 620-450-012, 620-450-013, 620- 450-014, 620-450-016, 620-450-017, 620-450-018, 620-450-020, 620-370-002, 620-370-003, 620-370-004, 620-370-017, 620-370-018, 620-370-020, 620-370-033, and 620-370-043? link

    Does the City have a current appraisal for APNs 620-450-012, 620-450-013, 620- 450-014, 620-450-016, 620-450-017, 620-450-018, 620-450-020, 620-370-002, 620-370-003, 620-370-004, 620-370-017, 620-370-018, 620-370-020, 620-370-033, and 620-370-043?

    over 2 years ago

    The City does not have a current appraisal for the APNs.

  • Share 2 Questions: 1) What product(s) is the city looking for? Can some of the residential be greater than 15/acre while others are less? 2) Importantly, what is the process for selection? Will there be a RFP/RFQ and is so what steps precede the RFP/RFQ? on Facebook Share 2 Questions: 1) What product(s) is the city looking for? Can some of the residential be greater than 15/acre while others are less? 2) Importantly, what is the process for selection? Will there be a RFP/RFQ and is so what steps precede the RFP/RFQ? on Twitter Share 2 Questions: 1) What product(s) is the city looking for? Can some of the residential be greater than 15/acre while others are less? 2) Importantly, what is the process for selection? Will there be a RFP/RFQ and is so what steps precede the RFP/RFQ? on Linkedin Email 2 Questions: 1) What product(s) is the city looking for? Can some of the residential be greater than 15/acre while others are less? 2) Importantly, what is the process for selection? Will there be a RFP/RFQ and is so what steps precede the RFP/RFQ? link

    2 Questions: 1) What product(s) is the city looking for? Can some of the residential be greater than 15/acre while others are less? 2) Importantly, what is the process for selection? Will there be a RFP/RFQ and is so what steps precede the RFP/RFQ?

    Chuck Dragicevich asked over 2 years ago

    Once the 60-day NOA period closes, the City will reach out to all interested parties to determine their proposed uses for the parcels and follow that up with interviews and negotiate with selected parties.

  • Share What is the square footage for the current buildings? Would be possible to set up a time to see inside the property? on Facebook Share What is the square footage for the current buildings? Would be possible to set up a time to see inside the property? on Twitter Share What is the square footage for the current buildings? Would be possible to set up a time to see inside the property? on Linkedin Email What is the square footage for the current buildings? Would be possible to set up a time to see inside the property? link

    What is the square footage for the current buildings? Would be possible to set up a time to see inside the property?

    Angelica asked over 2 years ago

    The square footage of the building is 4182.  The City will set up an opportunity for qualified respondents to visit the property after the close of the 60-day NOA period.  

  • Share I would like to confirm the allowable building density for the sites identified in the Surplus Land Notice of Availability for Alessandro Alley. The notice says 40 du per acre but I’m having trouble verifying that through the municipal zoning code. I see that it’s Downtown Edge Transition Overlay, which allows for multifamily residential and has a maximum height of 3 floors but nothing about density. on Facebook Share I would like to confirm the allowable building density for the sites identified in the Surplus Land Notice of Availability for Alessandro Alley. The notice says 40 du per acre but I’m having trouble verifying that through the municipal zoning code. I see that it’s Downtown Edge Transition Overlay, which allows for multifamily residential and has a maximum height of 3 floors but nothing about density. on Twitter Share I would like to confirm the allowable building density for the sites identified in the Surplus Land Notice of Availability for Alessandro Alley. The notice says 40 du per acre but I’m having trouble verifying that through the municipal zoning code. I see that it’s Downtown Edge Transition Overlay, which allows for multifamily residential and has a maximum height of 3 floors but nothing about density. on Linkedin Email I would like to confirm the allowable building density for the sites identified in the Surplus Land Notice of Availability for Alessandro Alley. The notice says 40 du per acre but I’m having trouble verifying that through the municipal zoning code. I see that it’s Downtown Edge Transition Overlay, which allows for multifamily residential and has a maximum height of 3 floors but nothing about density. link

    I would like to confirm the allowable building density for the sites identified in the Surplus Land Notice of Availability for Alessandro Alley. The notice says 40 du per acre but I’m having trouble verifying that through the municipal zoning code. I see that it’s Downtown Edge Transition Overlay, which allows for multifamily residential and has a maximum height of 3 floors but nothing about density.

    over 2 years ago

    In this instance, we will refer to the General Plan. The subject properties are in the CityCenter/Downtown General Plan land use designation which shows - DU/AC: 12.0 to 40 & Commercial FAR: Up to 2.5

    “Allowed Land Uses - A variety of civic, cultural, entertainment, retail, restaurant, and commercial services activity along with multi-family dwellings organized along walkable streetscapes. Ground floor uses include retail, restaurant, service, and office uses, while upper floors accommodate residential and office uses. Residential uses are prohibited on ground floors.”

  • Share I have a question about the three parcels that are within the area but not identified as surplus land. Has the City previously tried to contact the owner(s) and initiate a private sale of those properties? on Facebook Share I have a question about the three parcels that are within the area but not identified as surplus land. Has the City previously tried to contact the owner(s) and initiate a private sale of those properties? on Twitter Share I have a question about the three parcels that are within the area but not identified as surplus land. Has the City previously tried to contact the owner(s) and initiate a private sale of those properties? on Linkedin Email I have a question about the three parcels that are within the area but not identified as surplus land. Has the City previously tried to contact the owner(s) and initiate a private sale of those properties? link

    I have a question about the three parcels that are within the area but not identified as surplus land. Has the City previously tried to contact the owner(s) and initiate a private sale of those properties?

    over 2 years ago

    The City has tried to purchase the properties over the years but was not successful.  Any new acquisitions would have to be initiated by the private sector.

  • Share There appears to be three parcels that are not identified and included in this potential sales offering. Is that accurate? Are those three parcels available also? Without them, the consolidated site is much more constrained to develop. on Facebook Share There appears to be three parcels that are not identified and included in this potential sales offering. Is that accurate? Are those three parcels available also? Without them, the consolidated site is much more constrained to develop. on Twitter Share There appears to be three parcels that are not identified and included in this potential sales offering. Is that accurate? Are those three parcels available also? Without them, the consolidated site is much more constrained to develop. on Linkedin Email There appears to be three parcels that are not identified and included in this potential sales offering. Is that accurate? Are those three parcels available also? Without them, the consolidated site is much more constrained to develop. link

    There appears to be three parcels that are not identified and included in this potential sales offering. Is that accurate? Are those three parcels available also? Without them, the consolidated site is much more constrained to develop.

    Ryland asked over 2 years ago

    You are correct, the City/SARDA properties are not contiguous. The sale of the three parcels would be private sales based on the owners’ interest in selling.

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