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 14.2% above the median closed sale of $486,000. Closed comps sold at 100% of list — strong seller's market.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67390 Rio Naches Road | Cathedral City | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2,076 | 5,227 | $253 | $525,000 | 123 | 92 |
| 26963 Avenida Quintana | Cathedral City | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,076 | 5,227 | $284 | $589,000 | 122 | 89 |
| 67537 Rio Largo Road | Cathedral City | 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2,076 | 5,663 | $299 | $620,000 | 31 | 83 |
| 67498 Rio Largo | Cathedral City | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1,811 | 6,098 | $264 | $479,000 | 33 | 83 |
| 67836 Rio Largo | Cathedral City | 2005 | 3 | 3 | 1,723 | 5,227 | $290 | $499,999 | 107 | 80 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1,952.4 | 5,488.4 | $278 | $542,599.8 | 83.2 | |||
| Median | 2,076 | $525,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26701 Rio Dulce Road | Cathedral City | 2004 | 11/21/2025 | 4 | 4 | 2,028 | 5,227 | $515,000 | $520,000 | $256 | 1.01 | 77 | 85 |
| 67373 Rio Largo Road | Cathedral City | 2021 | 08/10/2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,924 | 5,227 | $479,900 | $479,900 | $249 | 1.00 | 106 | 84 |
| 67510 Rio Vista Drive | Cathedral City | 2019 | 08/25/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,694 | 4,356 | $479,000 | $486,000 | $287 | 1.01 | 130 | 83 |
| 67684 Rio Arapaho Road | Cathedral City | 2004 | 11/10/2025 | 4 | 3 | 1,723 | 5,227 | $484,990 | $477,000 | $277 | 0.98 | 24 | 80 |
| 67561 Rio Largo Road | Cathedral City | 2021 | 09/28/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,924 | 7,841 | $519,000 | $519,000 | $270 | 1.00 | 150 | 80 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.6 | 3.0 | 1,858.6 | 5,575.6 | $496,380 | $496,380 | $267.8 | — | 97.4 | ||||
| Median | 1,924 | $486,000 | $486,000 | ||||||||||
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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.