***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1930 comes to market for the first time in 45 years. Perched above Araby Cove with panoramic views of the desert, this property offers privacy and solitude on over 3 acres of land. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, roped beams and handmade fireplace tools. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. It has historic Class 1, Landmark designation with the City of Palm Springs. It does allow short term rentals. The sister property to this is also for sale, 2550 S Araby Drive (MLS#219083971). Class 1 properties in Palm Springs are eligible for Mills Act contracts (see attached). These properties are only accessible via a private road with restricted access. You must have an appointment to view them. ***It is important you do not drive to the property. You must have an appointment.***
Sold for $599,000
Listed by: Desert Sotheby's International Realty • Nyla Doering • Contact: 760-340-1111
Bought with: BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
$599,000
2501 S Araby Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
2beds
952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3.33 Acres Lot
$728,600 Zestimate®
$629/sqft
$2,685 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Nyla Doering DRE #01903843 760-340-1111,
Desert Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Alex Dethier, DRE #01926911
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219083969DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Stone
- Fencing: Masonry
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 3.33 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 510270013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Araby
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $629/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $610,980
- Annual tax amount: $7,118
- Date on market: 9/7/2022
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2024 | Sold | $599,000$629/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #219083969DA Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2024 | Contingent | $599,000$629/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Price change | $599,000-14.3%$629/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2024 | Price change | $699,000-6.7%$734/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $749,000$787/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2023 | Contingent | $749,000$787/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2023 | Price change | $749,000-6.4%$787/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Price change | $800,000-20%$840/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$1,050/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083969 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,118 -2.3% | $610,980 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $7,285 -1.9% | $596,700 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,426 +255.8% | $585,000 +267% |
| 2022 | $2,087 +2.1% | $159,379 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,044 +4.8% | $156,255 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,951 +1.8% | $154,654 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,916 +2% | $151,623 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,879 +1.6% | $148,651 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,849 | $145,737 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,849 +7.2% | $142,881 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,724 +0.8% | $140,736 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,710 | $137,982 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $137,361 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,668 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $132,029 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $131,044 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $131,357 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $128,782 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $126,257 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $123,783 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $121,357 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,799 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,509 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,285 +2.5% | $112,264 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,254 | $110,064 |
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Neighborhood: Araby Cove
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