Tamarisk Country Club Real Estate
Tamarisk Country Club
Founded in 1952 — old Hollywood history, mid-century architecture, and no HOA fees on most homes. Homes from $825K to $3.7M.
Tamarisk Country Club, established in 1952 along Frank Sinatra Drive in the heart of Rancho Mirage, holds a unique place in Coachella Valley history: it was only the second 18-hole private club ever built in the valley. Its founding membership reads like a roster of old Hollywood — George Burns, Jack Benny, and four of the Marx Brothers among them — and the club's history includes visits from presidents including Eisenhower, Truman, Kennedy, and Ford. Ben Hogan served as Tamarisk's first club professional, during a period in which he won the British Open, the Masters, and the U.S. Open.
The golf course itself, an 18-hole par-72 layout, was originally designed by William Bell Sr. and remodeled in 1987 by Ron Fream. Architecturally, Tamarisk is defined by its mid-century modern housing stock, much of it designed by celebrated architects including William F. Cody and S. Charles Lee, with several homes featured on the annual Modernism Week tour.
Structurally, Tamarisk is unusual among Coachella Valley communities in that the majority of homes carry no HOA at all. The community is organized into several named neighborhoods — Tamarisk Heights, Tamarisk Rancho, Tamarisk Gardens, Tamarisk Ridge, Tamarisk View Estates, and Tamarisk West — most without a governing HOA, with one small exception in Cody Court, which does carry HOA dues.
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Home Price Range: $825,000 to $3,700,000+
HOA Fees: None for most homes; Cody Court approx. $725/month
Land Ownership: Fee simple — buyers own the land outright
Golf: Single 18-hole course, originally designed by William Bell Sr.
Membership: Available separately from home ownership
Architecture: Mid-century modern, including homes by William F. Cody and S. Charles Lee
Home Types: Mid-century and custom homes on quarter- to half-acre lots
Nearest Airport: Palm Springs International — approx. 15 min
Architecture and History
Tamarisk is widely considered one of the most architecturally significant residential enclaves in the desert, on par with the most celebrated Palm Springs neighborhoods, for design-conscious buyers specifically seeking period-correct mid-century architecture.
Amenities
The club maintains a newly renovated 7,500-square-foot fitness and wellness center with a dedicated Pilates studio, alongside a tennis facility featuring two pickleball courts, one hard court, and four Har-Tru clay courts. The Tamarisk Dining Room overlooks the 18th green.
Location
Tamarisk's central Rancho Mirage location, just off Frank Sinatra Drive, puts residents within ten minutes of the I-10, Highway 111, and Palm Springs International Airport.
Typical Buyer Profile
Design-conscious buyers specifically seeking authentic mid-century modern architecture
History-conscious buyers drawn by the club's Hollywood-era pedigree
Buyers specifically seeking to avoid HOA obligations while living in a gated, golf-adjacent community
Buyer net worth and age range vary more widely here than at amenity-driven communities
What Sellers Need Here
For architecturally significant homes, marketing that references the original architect by name where known
Positioning within the broader context of Modernism Week and mid-century desert real estate
For homes without notable architectural pedigree, emphasis on the no-HOA structure and historical prestige
Professional photography emphasizing period-correct architectural details
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 Tamarisk Country 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 Tamarisk Country Club?
Tamarisk home prices generally range from approximately $825,000 to $3.7 million, with most transactions falling between $1 million and $2 million for well-maintained or updated mid-century homes.
Does Tamarisk Country Club have HOA fees?
Most homes in Tamarisk carry no HOA fee at all. The one exception is Cody Court, which carries HOA dues of approximately $725 per month.
Who founded Tamarisk Country Club and when?
Tamarisk was established in 1952 and was only the second 18-hole private club built in the Coachella Valley. Founding members included George Burns, Jack Benny, and four of the Marx Brothers.
What architects designed homes in Tamarisk Country Club?
Tamarisk's housing stock includes work by celebrated mid-century architects including William F. Cody and S. Charles Lee, with several homes featured on the annual Modernism Week tour.
Is Tamarisk Country Club on fee land or lease land?
Tamarisk Country Club properties are on fee simple land. Buyers own the land beneath their homes outright.
Who designed the golf course at Tamarisk?
The golf course was originally designed by William Bell Sr. and remodeled in 1987 by Ron Fream.
Who is the best real estate agent for Tamarisk Country Club?
Ryan Gaertner of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury has over 23 years of Coachella Valley experience, with particular knowledge of Tamarisk's mid-century architectural significance and no-HOA structure.
Ready to buy or sell at Tamarisk Country Club? Ryan Gaertner provides confidential, expert representation for buyers and sellers in Tamarisk Country 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
