Montage at Mission Hills: Home Buying Study Guide
Single-level homes, private outdoor space and an included Mission Hills sports membership.
Montage at Mission Hills pairs a separate residential neighborhood with access to a larger club. The homes are in Cathedral City near Gerald Ford and Da Vall drives, while a Mission Hills Country Club sports membership is included through the homeowners association. Full golf privileges are a separate arrangement.
That combination is the starting point for a home search here: compare the house, its private outdoor space and its association obligations alongside the club activities that will actually be used. My October 20, 2026 aerial photographs show varied rooflines, enclosed yards and individual pools within the neighborhood.
- A distinct residential neighborhood. Montage is in Cathedral City near the Rancho Mirage boundary.
- Four original single-level plan families. Exterior styles and current property improvements vary.
- Sports membership is included through HOA dues. The HOA describes social, fitness and racquet privileges.
- Full golf is a separate decision. Current optional costs and eligibility need their own confirmation.
- Private outdoor space matters. Compare pools, courtyards and maintenance alongside the house.
A Cathedral City neighborhood with a Mission Hills connection
Montage is a private residential community near the intersection of Gerald Ford Drive and Da Vall Drive, close to the Rancho Mirage boundary. The Mission Hills name describes a meaningful club relationship, but it does not make the neighborhood part of every other Mission Hills residential association.
Its location also needs to be kept straight when checking municipal rules. A Montage property is in Cathedral City; an adjacent Rancho Mirage address or club facility is not a substitute for the home's own parcel information.
View the original photo collection or locate Montage on the regional map. The map identifies the neighborhood, not an authorized visitor entrance.
Four plan families and three exterior styles
GHA developed Montage, originally introduced as the Artesian Collection at Mission Hills. The association records 128 homes, with construction completed from 2002 through 2004. Artist-named streets continue the development's theme.
The original offering combined four single-level plans, approximately 2,125–3,400 square feet, with Tuscan, Italianate and contemporary exteriors. The HOA identifies the plan families as Monet, Chagall, Da Vinci and Picasso. Those original descriptions provide a starting point; an individual property's current layout and reported area still need to be checked.
The aerials help explain why a drive through Montage can feel more varied than a subdivision with a single roof treatment. Tile roofs and flatter forms appear in the same neighborhood, while courtyards and boundary walls divide the outdoor space differently from house to house.
The backyard is part of the floor-plan decision
Several photographed properties contain private pools, but their shapes, deck areas and relationship to the house differ. A pool seen next door is not an amenity attached to the home being considered.
Compare how the kitchen and primary living area reach the yard, where a covered table fits, and which windows look toward adjacent properties. The same broad square-footage category can offer a different pattern of indoor and outdoor use.
Courtyard walls create smaller outdoor rooms, but enclosure alone does not establish privacy. Neighboring windows, raised planting and the placement of seating all change the experience at ground level.
Sports membership is included; full golf is separate
The HOA's current public description says residents hold a Mission Hills Country Club membership paid through their monthly association dues. It identifies social, fitness and racquet-sports privileges, with full golf benefits excluded from the sports membership.
This creates a different choice from buying a house chiefly for its position on a fairway. Club use can be part of everyday life while the home remains in Montage's own residential setting. The club and neighborhood are distinct places; the facilities should not be mistaken for a recreation complex inside every block of Montage.
The practical comparison is between the activities expected to be used and the obligations attached to ownership. Confirm enrollment, eligible household members, guest and tenant provisions, reservations and any additional charges with the association and club. Optional golf arrangements need their own current terms.
Separate the included benefit from the complete cost
A current total HOA assessment and a full schedule of additional charges have not been verified for this guide. The included sports relationship is established by the HOA's public description; that does not establish a current monthly dollar amount or every participation rule.
| Category | What to establish |
|---|---|
| Association assessment | Current dues, included services, reserve funding, planned work and any special or transfer charges. |
| Club participation | Included sports privileges, enrollment and household rules, reservations, guest use and separately priced golf options. |
| Private property | Home systems, roof, yard, irrigation and any private pool, spa or solar agreement. |
The aerials show why the third category matters. A private pool, extensive planting or a particular roof arrangement brings property-specific responsibilities that an association headline cannot explain.
Keep rental plans separate from club access
Membership descriptions for residents do not by themselves establish privileges for a seasonal tenant or a guest. Anyone considering rental use should confirm both the association's lease provisions and the club's applicable access rules.
Cathedral City's current short-term-rental program has restricted permit categories. A property's presence in an HOA does not automatically qualify it for short stays. Check the exact parcel, proposed rental duration, city requirements and association restrictions before relying on that use.
No property-specific rental approval, minimum lease term or rental income is established here.
Homes, sales & inventory
Montage at Mission Hills Market Explorer
Compare recorded closings, then view the separately dated inventory snapshot. The figures update with DOI’s monthly market data.
Closed sales: November 1, 2025–October 31, 2026. Exact Montage label in Cathedral City; single-family homes.
- Recorded closings
- 6 Latest 12 complete months
- Median sold price
- $1,020,000 6 usable sales
- Median sold / sq. ft.
- $373.78 6 usable sales
- Median MLS days
- 81.5 6 usable sales
- Median sale / final asking
- 94.4% 6 usable sales
Small sample: fewer than ten sales. Results can change substantially with the mix of homes sold.
A prior-year median comparison requires at least ten sales in both matching periods.
Homes on the market
Inventory snapshot: November 1, 2026. This stays separate from the sales filters.
- Available listings
- 2
- Active with contingent flag
- 0
- Pending listings
- 0
- Median asking price
- Not available
Inventory describes MLS listings, not unique homes. Available listings exclude contingent and pending status; asking prices are seller expectations, not completed-sale prices.
Saved market snapshot · Sales through October 31, 2026.
Market scope and calculation notes
This explorer selects single-family records carrying the exact Montage subdivision label and Cathedral City city label in DOI’s shared monthly MLS release. It excludes land, rentals and neighboring communities. The label is not a surveyed boundary; differently labeled sales, private transfers and builder transactions absent from the MLS may be missing.
Zero recorded closings means none in this supplied selection, not proof that no ownership transfer occurred. Each price or timing median needs five usable observations; prior-year median comparisons need ten sales in both matching periods. Each measure retains its own sample. Price per square foot uses reported living area; MLS days describe listing exposure; sale-to-list ratios do not deduct concessions. No medians are averaged together.
The sales periods and separately dated inventory snapshot follow the shared monthly release. A dated saved snapshot remains available if live data cannot load. Asking-price medians require at least five available listings. This is a monthly connection, not a real-time listing feed.
Use the sample size to judge the market signal
A small group of closings can mix different plan sizes, remodeling levels and backyard improvements. The explorer identifies the number of sales behind each result; a median summarizes that group, not the value of a particular home.
The monthly panel keeps the exact Cathedral City / Montage subdivision selection separate from other communities that share the Montage or Mission Hills names. Price and bedroom filters refine closed sales, while the independently dated inventory snapshot stays unchanged.
Price per square foot, marketing time and sale-to-list ratios are useful context, but they do not isolate a renovation premium or the value of a private pool. A comparison for one property still needs similar homes and a clear understanding of condition and layout.
Study the club, nearby homes and independent outings
The Mission Hills country-club history adds context to the club connection. Nearby Rancho Village offers a different residential arrangement around shared recreation, while Rio del Sol provides another Cathedral City comparison.
For time beyond the neighborhood, explore Sunnylands Center & Gardens, the trails above Rancho Mirage City Hall, Gelson's Market and Trilussa Ristorante. These are separate destinations with their own access or operating arrangements.
Who is likely to appreciate Montage?
Montage is worth studying when the preference is for a single-level home, individual outdoor space and a club relationship centered on activities beyond golf. The architecture and original plan families offer a framework for comparing homes, while the photographs show how much the grounds can differ.
The best fit depends on the specific property and the expected use of the sports membership. Compare the house, its condition and private amenities with the current association and club terms as one ownership decision.
Compare communities, search homes on Bloom, or work with Mark Miller to focus the search. Bloom opens the broader home-search site.
Montage at Mission Hills home-buying questions
Is Montage at Mission Hills in Cathedral City?
Yes. The residential neighborhood is in Cathedral City near Gerald Ford and Da Vall drives, close to Rancho Mirage. Its Mission Hills club relationship does not change the home's city jurisdiction.
What kinds of homes are in Montage?
The original GHA development has four single-level plan families, approximately 2,125–3,400 square feet, with Tuscan, Italianate and contemporary exteriors. Current layouts and improvements vary by property.
Does the HOA include Mission Hills Country Club membership?
The HOA currently describes a sports membership paid through monthly association dues, including social, fitness and racquet-sports privileges. Confirm enrollment, household eligibility, guest use and any additional charges in the current documents.
Does the included membership cover full golf privileges?
No. The HOA specifically separates full golf benefits from its sports membership. Any golf option needs its own current membership terms and costs.
What are the current HOA dues at Montage?
The sports relationship is confirmed, but a current total assessment and full fee schedule have not been verified for this guide. Obtain the latest association documents and separate regular dues, special or transfer charges, optional club costs and private-property expenses.
Sources, photography and market scope
Reviewed November 10, 2026. Original photographs © Mark Miller, captured October 20, 2026.
- Montage HOA: architecture and history — original plan range and names, exterior styles, GHA development and 2002–2004 construction history.
- Montage HOA public portal — current description of included sports membership and separate full-golf benefits. No current total assessment is established.
- Mission Hills Country Club — club context; generic membership information is not a Montage-specific fee or eligibility schedule.
- Cathedral City STVR program — restricted application categories; no individual property approval inferred.
- Original photo collection and DOI monthly MLS data — exact Cathedral City / Montage, single-family selection. The initial saved release covers sales through October 31, 2026 and inventory dated November 1, 2026.
The HOA's architecture and history sections describe lot sizes differently, so no uniform or maximum lot size is asserted. Confirm the parcel area and current home configuration for a specific property. Current dues, tenant privileges and optional golf costs remain unverified.
