Originally built in 1955 as the Palm Springs retreat of French opera singer Lily Pons, this residence in The Mesa captures the grace of early Desert Modernism while embracing a timeless, contemporary spirit. Set into the hillside with clean lines and natural stone, the home seems to rise from the landscape itself, opening wide to sweeping views of the Coachella Valley where the desert floor shimmers with light after sunset. Glass walls and a warm material palette frame the surrounding mountains and sky, creating an atmosphere that feels both elevated and serene. The primary suite serves as a private refuge with an expansive dressing area, oversized walk-in closet, and direct access to the pool terrace, where a waterfall and spa anchor the property in its natural setting. Beyond the pool, a generous lawn and mature landscaping, including citrus, extend toward the valley below, offering openness and the potential for a secondary home site. Thoughtful updates over time have enhanced comfort and livability while preserving the home's architectural rhythm and sense of calm. Set within the quiet drama of its hillside perch, this residence carries a lyrical history and enduring presence. Once the stage for Palm Springs' golden age, it now awaits its next encore.
Sold for $2,539,000
$2,539,000
13 Cahuilla Hills Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
4beds
3,529sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.9 Acres Lot
$2,569,400 Zestimate®
$719/sqft
$7,659 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,569,400
$2.34M - $2.83M
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Listed by:
P S Properties DRE # 1726623T 760-898-1544,
Bennion Deville Homes 760-459-0057
Bought with:
Subscriber Non, DRE # 13252
Non-Participant Office
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 25608459PS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bar, Dining Room, Dining Area, Patio Open, Living Room, Great Room, Entry, Dressing Area, Powder, Den, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom
- Features: Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity(s), Linen Closet, Powder Room, Shower and Tub, Shower Over Tub, Shower Stall, Tile
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Open to Family Room, Kitchen Island
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Air Conditioning, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Line to Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Formal Dining Rm, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Blinds, Skylight(s), Screens
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached/No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,529
- Total interior livable area: 3,529 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage - 2 Car, Attached, Garage Is Attached, Gated, Driveway Gate, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Driveway - Brick, Concrete, Private, Auto Driveway Gate
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Foyer
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Heated And Filtered, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private, Heated with Gas, In Ground
- Fencing: None,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Desert, Pool, Panoramic, Valley, Rocks
- Has water view: Yes
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Yard, Value In Land, Secluded, Hilltop
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 513430011
- Zoning: R1C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Drywall Walls
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: District
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Security Lights, Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Gated, Alarm System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $719/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,323,076
- Annual tax amount: $15,378
- Date on market: 11/25/2025
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $2,539,000-9.2%$719/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Pending sale | $2,795,000-5.3%$792/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,950,000$836/sqft |
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| 3/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000-3.3%$836/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Listing removed | $3,050,000$864/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Price change | $3,050,000-7.6%$864/sqft |
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| 11/14/2024 | Price change | $3,300,000-9.6%$935/sqft |
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| 10/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,650,000+630%$1,034/sqft |
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| 11/30/1995 | Sold | $500,000+237.8%$142/sqft |
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| 10/18/1993 | Sold | $148,000$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,378 -2.7% | $1,323,076 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,801 -1.9% | $1,297,134 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,107 -0.1% | $1,271,701 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,128 +2.1% | $1,246,767 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,793 +4.8% | $1,222,321 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,063 +1.8% | $1,209,789 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,796 +2% | $1,186,068 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,512 +1.5% | $1,162,813 +2% |
| 2017 | $14,294 | $1,140,014 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,294 +7.1% | $1,117,661 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,347 +17.5% | $1,100,874 +18.9% |
| 2014 | $11,361 | $926,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $926,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $926,000 -6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $990,000 -3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,025,000 +53.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $666,006 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $652,948 +10.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $588,970 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $577,423 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $566,102 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $544,833 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $534,151 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,941 +2.5% | $523,679 +2% |
| 2000 | $5,795 | $513,412 |
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Neighborhood: Canyon Corridor
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