Before Palm Springs became iconic, celebrated architect William F. Cody designed this steel-framed modernist gem as his personal family residence. Wrapped in glass and filled with light, the home is a bold statement of postwar design, with gardens, patios, and a private atrium that seamlessly blur indoor and outdoor living. Set on a 13,500+ sq ft lot in Desert Park Estates, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-level home spans over 3,000 sq ft and features iconic post-and-beam construction, 4” clean rooflines, and layered architectural views through brick, steel, and glass. The thoughtful design uses ceiling heights to create a dynamic yet calming sense of space. Recently featured in Palm Springs Life and international design publications, the home includes a detached casita, multiple en-suite bedrooms, and an office for flexible living. Recent upgrades include a new HVAC system, roof refinishing, full interior/exterior paint, updated pool equipment, and an IPE accent wall in the courtyard. Plans for a new pool design are also in place. This is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Palm Springs history, designed by one of the city’s most iconic architectural voices. Located just minutes from downtown, with easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, 1950 E Desert Palms Drive offers timeless design and resort-style living in one of Palm Springs’ most desirable neighborhoods.
Sold for $2,800,000
Listed by: Kase Real Estate • Keven Stirdivant • Contact: 949-545-8588
Bought with: Compass
$2,800,000
1950 E Desert Palms Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
3beds
3,038sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.31 Acres Lot
$2,836,100 Zestimate®
$922/sqft
$6,037 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,836,100
$2.55M - $3.15M
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Detached casitaIconic post-and-beam constructionOffice for flexible livingSteel-framed modernist gemLayered architectural viewsWrapped in glassMultiple en-suite bedrooms
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Listed by:
Keven Stirdivant DRE #01434793 9493555947,
Kase Real Estate,
Zachary Perkins DRE #02162201,
Kase Real Estate
Bought with:
Carter Kaufman, DRE #01968622
Compass
Elliott Kaufman, DRE #02096253
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25112547
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Other
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Outside, See Remarks
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,038 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
Details
- Parcel number: 502033011
- Zoning: R1C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $922/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,671,590
- Annual tax amount: $31,263
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $2,800,000-3.4%$922/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Contingent | $2,900,000$955/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000-1.7%$955/sqft |
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| 12/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $18,500+48%$6/sqft |
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| 11/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/31/2023 | Price change | $12,500-7.4%$4/sqft |
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| 10/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $13,500$4/sqft |
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| 5/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/6/2023 | Price change | $2,950,000-9.2%$971/sqft |
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| 3/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+29.1%$1,070/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Sold | $2,517,500-14.7%$829/sqft |
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| 4/5/2022 | Contingent | $2,950,000$971/sqft |
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| 3/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000$971/sqft |
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| 3/16/2022 | Contingent | $2,950,000$971/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000$971/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,263 -2.7% | $2,671,590 +2% |
| 2024 | $32,116 -1.9% | $2,619,207 +2% |
| 2023 | $32,735 +706.6% | $2,567,850 +754.1% |
| 2022 | $4,059 +2% | $300,634 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,978 +4.5% | $294,740 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,805 +1.7% | $291,718 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,740 +1.9% | $285,999 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,671 +1.5% | $280,392 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,616 | $274,895 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,616 +7.5% | $269,506 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,363 +1.5% | $265,460 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,312 | $260,262 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $259,088 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $254,008 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $249,028 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $247,169 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $247,758 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $242,901 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $238,139 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $233,471 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $228,894 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $220,296 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $215,978 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,454 +2.4% | $211,744 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,395 | $207,593 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sunrise Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Katherine Finchy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Raymond Cree Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Palm Springs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Katherine Finchy
- Middle: Raymond Cree
- High: Palm Springs
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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