Stone Eagle Real Estate
Stone Eagle Golf Club
A Tom Doak masterpiece carved into the canyons above El Paseo. Fewer than fifty homes. Homes from $1.2M to $2M+.
Stone Eagle Golf Club sits in the Cahuilla Hills above south Palm Desert, just minutes from El Paseo but a world removed from it. Developed in 2005, the community was built around a single Tom Doak-designed golf course, widely regarded among serious golfers as one of the most distinctive and natural-feeling courses in the desert. Doak's design philosophy emphasizes working with the land rather than against it, and at Stone Eagle that means a course routed through dramatic canyons and arroyos rather than flattened or reshaped terrain.
The community itself is intentionally small. There are approximately 43 to 48 custom homes, most in the 2,600 to 4,000 square foot range, each designed to feel carved into the canyon rather than placed on top of it. The Residence Club at Stone Eagle adds three fully furnished casitas and a private pool reserved exclusively for owners, an amenity uncommon even among ultra-private clubs.
Membership at Stone Eagle is strictly by invitation. There is no tee time policy and a deliberately limited tournament schedule, which means members play the course at their own pace rather than around a crowded calendar. For buyers who have already owned at the valley's more social clubs and are looking for something quieter, more architecturally serious, and harder to get into, Stone Eagle is usually the next step.
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Home Price Range: $1,200,000 to $2,000,000+
HOA Fees: $460 to $480/month
Land Ownership: Fee simple — buyers own the land outright
Golf: Single Tom Doak championship course
Membership: Private, by invitation; not automatic with purchase
Golf Dues: Approx. $16,750 annually; no current initiation fee
Home Types: Custom homes, 2,600 to 4,000 sq. ft.
Nearest Airport: Palm Springs International — approx. 20 min
Golf
The Tom Doak-designed course at Stone Eagle is routed through natural canyons and arroyos rather than reshaped terrain, creating a playing experience that feels genuinely different from anything else in the valley. There is no tee time policy and a deliberately limited tournament schedule, so members set their own pace rather than playing around a crowded calendar.
Privacy and Setting
Stone Eagle is intentionally small, with fewer than fifty homes total. The Residence Club's three furnished casitas and private pool give owners a way to host guests without needing a larger home of their own. Desert Creek, a newer enclave within the community, adds Tuscan-influenced architecture and creek-adjacent lots.
Location
Stone Eagle sits minutes from El Paseo, putting Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the valley's top restaurants within easy reach, while the community itself remains entirely secluded. Stone Eagle is also surrounded by some of the most prestigious addresses in the desert, including Bighorn Golf Club, Ironwood Country Club, and The Reserve Club.
Typical Buyer Profile
Repeat luxury community owners, not first-time desert buyers
Serious golfers specifically drawn to Tom Doak's design reputation
Buyers seeking more privacy and architectural distinction than larger clubs offer
Net worth in a similar range to Bighorn or The Reserve buyers
Age range typically 50 to 75
Buyers prioritizing a quiet, low-pressure golf experience over club social life
What Sellers Need Here
Agent with existing relationships among the small pool of qualified buyers
Off-market awareness within the right buyer network — MLS exposure alone is not enough here
Professional photography that captures the canyon setting and the Doak course
Careful, community-specific comparable analysis given how few transactions occur each year
Ryan has represented buyers and sellers in the Coachella Valley's most exclusive communities for over 23 years. His CLHMS certification, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury platform, and deep local relationships give clients a genuine advantage — whether buying or selling in Stone Eagle Golf Club.
Ranked in the top 1% of agents in the Greater Palm Springs area, Ryan brings a level of market knowledge and professional reach that this market demands.
What are home prices at Stone Eagle Golf Club?
Stone Eagle homes typically range from approximately $1.2 million to $2 million, with occasional outliers above that range for the largest or most recently completed residences.
Who designed the golf course at Stone Eagle?
The course at Stone Eagle was designed by Tom Doak, a golf course architect widely respected for his philosophy of working with natural terrain rather than reshaping it. The Stone Eagle course is routed through canyons and arroyos rather than flattened land.
What are HOA fees at Stone Eagle Golf Club?
HOA dues at Stone Eagle run approximately $460 to $480 per month. Golf club dues are separate, with annual dues in the range of $16,750 and no current initiation fee.
Is membership required to live at Stone Eagle?
Membership at Stone Eagle is by invitation and is separate from home ownership. Buyers should confirm current membership availability during the purchase process.
Is Stone Eagle on fee land or lease land?
Stone Eagle Golf Club properties are on fee simple land. Buyers own the land beneath their homes outright.
How many homes are in Stone Eagle Golf Club?
Stone Eagle is intentionally limited to approximately 43 to 48 custom homes, making it one of the smallest private golf communities in the Coachella Valley.
What is the Residence Club at Stone Eagle?
The Residence Club at Stone Eagle consists of three fully furnished casitas and a private pool available exclusively to owners, giving members a way to host guests without a larger home of their own.
How does Stone Eagle compare to Bighorn Golf Club?
Both are ultra-exclusive Palm Desert communities, but Stone Eagle is smaller, built around a single Tom Doak course, and has a no-tee-time policy that creates a quieter, less programmed golf experience than Bighorn's two-course, more socially active setup.
Who is the best real estate agent for Stone Eagle Golf Club?
Ryan Gaertner of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury has over 23 years of Coachella Valley experience. His CLHMS certification and relationships within the valley's most exclusive communities make him a strong choice for Stone Eagle buyers and sellers.
Ready to buy or sell at Stone Eagle Golf Club? Ryan Gaertner provides confidential, expert representation for buyers and sellers in Stone Eagle Golf Club and across the Coachella Valley's most exclusive communities.
Ryan Gaertner | Coldwell Banker Global Luxury | DRE #01372839 | 72605 Hwy 111, Ste B1, Palm Desert, CA 92260
