Charming Snow Creek Cabin Retreat.Escape to the serene beauty of Snow Creek with this rare 1-bedroom cabin, tucked against the breathtaking San Jacinto Mountains. Offering a true desert-meets-mountain retreat, this property blends mid-century charm with peaceful seclusion-- only minutes from downtown Palm Springs.Step inside this MCM cabin to find an inviting open layout filled with natural light. The cozy living area with wood-burning fireplace flows into a functional kitchen, creating a perfect space for quiet evenings or weekend getaways. The bedroom is spacious and can accommodate a seating area or office nook.Outside, you'll find a generous private lot on 3/4 of an acre, surrounded by native desert landscape and unobstructed mountain vistas - the mountains are just steps away! Whether you're sipping morning coffee on the patio, hiking nearby trails, or simply soaking in the stillness, this setting provides a sense of tranquility that's hard to match.Snow Creek is a unique and tightly held enclave of just 40 homes, celebrated for its privacy, natural beauty, and artistic spirit. Opportunities to own here are rare--making this cabin not only a charming personal retreat but also a special long-term investment.If you've been searching for a hideaway that offers both solitude and convenience, this is it. Come see it today!
For sale
Listing Provided by: BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Price cut: $26K (1/19)
$649,000
15971 Snow Creek Rd, Whitewater, CA 92282
1beds
800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.74 Acres Lot
$634,900 Zestimate®
$811/sqft
$90/mo HOA
What's special
- 207 days |
- 350 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 18, 2026 at 05:55pm
Listing Provided by:
Greg Tormo DRE #02068319 760-507-6180,
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219134275PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.74 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 522250003
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Snow Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Picnic Area
- HOA fee: $90 monthly
Location
- Region: Whitewater
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $811/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,436
- Annual tax amount: $1,364
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$634,900
$603,000 - $667,000
$1,728/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19/2026 | Price change | $649,000-3.9%$811/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$844/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $699,000$874/sqft |
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| 4/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,000-53.4%$874/sqft |
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| 8/6/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+2207.7%$1,875/sqft |
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| 11/27/2020 | Listing removed | $2,600$3/sqft |
Source: VPM Rents, Inc. #219049145 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,600$3/sqft |
Source: VPM Rents, Inc. #219049145 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/1994 | Sold | $65,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,364 +1.2% | $110,436 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,348 -0.7% | $108,271 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,357 +0.7% | $106,149 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,347 +2% | $104,068 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,321 +1.1% | $102,029 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,307 +1.9% | $100,984 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,283 +1.1% | $99,005 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,268 +1.8% | $97,064 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,246 | $95,162 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,246 +7.2% | $93,297 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,161 +0.7% | $91,898 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,153 | $90,100 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $89,695 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,937 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $86,214 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,572 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $85,778 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,097 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $82,449 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,833 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $79,249 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $76,274 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,779 +2% |
| 2001 | $713 +2.2% | $73,313 +2% |
| 2000 | $698 | $71,876 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,904/mo
Principal & interest
$3181
Property taxes
$633
HOA Fees
$90
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Neighborhood: 92282
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Cabazon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.7 mi
- 1/10Nicolet Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.3 mi
- 5/10Banning High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.3 mi
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