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What Indian Wells City Hall is deciding about homes and land, this week's market, and guides written for Indian Wells owners and buyers.
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Your next 30 days in Indian Wells
The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.
Last day to file an assessment appeal
File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.
Source: State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 →Add to calendar
Dates from the county and city; check the source before you rely on one.
The desk note
A closer look at the stories shaping Indian Wells neighborhoods this week.
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As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative Indian Wells imagery, not the addresses listed.
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Quick reads on Indian Wells real estate, lifestyle and the community.
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Weekly briefOct 12, 2026
Indian Wells: 2 homes went under contract this week, down from 6
2 homes in Indian Wells went under contract this week, against 6 the week before. This week in Indian Wells: 15 new listings, 2 price cuts, 2 closed sales and 2 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefOct 5, 2026
Highest-priced home listed in Indian Wells this week: $4,100,000 on 47115 W Eldorado Drive
The highest-priced home listed in Indian Wells this week is 47115 W Eldorado Drive at $4,100,000. This week in Indian Wells: 11 new listings, 7 price cuts, 2 closed sales and 6 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 28, 2026
Indian Wells weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026
Indian Wells saw 4 price cuts, 11 new listings and 7 status changes this week — up from 17 last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 22, 2026
Indian Wells weekly desk note — week of September 21, 2026
Indian Wells saw 6 price cuts, 5 new listings and 6 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of September 27, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 17, 2026
Indian Wells weekly desk note — week of September 14, 2026
Indian Wells saw 4 price cuts, 8 new listings and 5 status changes this week — down from 18 last week, as of September 20, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 7, 2026
Indian Wells weekly desk note — week of September 7, 2026
Indian Wells saw 7 price cuts, 4 new listings and 7 status changes this week, as of September 11, 2026.
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Written for Indian Wells specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.
- For buyers · For sellers · For investorsWhat ADU rules come with an Indian Wells home, and what is the pre-approved ADU program?Indian Wells ADU rules cover height, rentals, occupancy and deed limits, while the city's pre-approved program can streamline plan review.Read the guide →
- For buyers · For investors · For sellersCan you run a short-term rental in Indian Wells?Indian Wells has a general 29-night rental minimum, with qualifying CID votes and defined tennis-event exceptions. Check the rules for your address.Read the guide →
Where prices moved
Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Indian Wells is moving, not what your house is worth.
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