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Sommerset, Palm Desert
Explore Sommerset’s condominium homes, shared pools, courts and hillside setting west of Highway 74 in South Palm Desert, with original aerial photographs by Mark Miller.
At a glance
- Location
- South Palm Desert · west of Highway 74
- Homes
- Condominiums
- Community access
- Not gated
- Recreation
- Pools · tennis · pickleball
- Photography
- 4 original aerial photographs
Sommerset is a condominium community tucked against the Santa Rosa foothills on the west side of Highway 74 in South Palm Desert. Desert Flower Drive and Sommerset Drive help define its setting, where homes, shared pools and recreation areas sit close to the mountain slopes.
A closer look at the community
Mark Miller’s November 10, 2026 photographs show the neighborhood from above, including the residences, greenbelts, swimming pool and tennis courts. The wide view places the homes between the highway corridor and the rocky foothills.
The community combines attached homes with shared outdoor amenities. Individual floor plans, outlooks and renovations vary, so a broad neighborhood photograph is best used to understand the layout and landscape rather than a particular home’s features.
Location and practical context
Sommerset is near Mesa View Drive and Highway 74, with El Paseo and central Palm Desert downhill to the north. The name is commonly misspelled “Somerset”; this profile concerns the South Palm Desert condominium community.
For a purchase, review current association documents, assessments, insurance, maintenance responsibilities and rental restrictions for the specific property. The foothill setting does not by itself establish trail access or permission to enter adjoining land.
Read the buying guide
The detailed market discussion remains separate: Sommerset Palm Desert: Home Buying Study Guide.
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