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Sold for $625,000
  • Listed by: Desert Sotheby's International Realty • Nyla Doering • Contact: 760-340-1111
    Bought with: Desert Sotheby's International Realty
    Tax assessed value
    $625,000

    2550 S Araby Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264

    2beds
    1,311sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $1,278,900 Zestimate®
    $477/sqft
    $4,162 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,278,900

    $1.21M - $1.34M

    $4,162/mo

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    What's special

    ***Significant price reduction to allow buyer room to improve the property. *** This historic rock home built by R. Lee Miller in 1929 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. There is a detached structure used previously as the garage and detached studio casita with full bath which has been used as an artist's studio in the past. This home has two fireplaces and an original stove pipe. Look closely at the detail of the handcrafted doors, windows and shelves, ironwork on the door latches, ceiling beams and handmade fireplace tools. Look even closer and you will discover a hidden room behind a bookcase. Look closer still and you will see the original owner, Perle Martin Wheeler carved her named into a nook in 1931. These homes have a storied history (see attached articles) of which many myths and legends have endured over decades. The roof was just redone August 2022. 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, 2501 Araby Drive (MLS#219083969). 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.***

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    Listed by:

    Nyla Doering DRE #01903843 760-340-1111,

    Desert Sotheby's International Realty

    Bought with:

    Jason Cochran

    Desert Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219083971DAMLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room
    Heating
    • Fireplace(s), Wood
    Cooling
    • Wall/Window Unit(s)
    Features
    • Beamed Ceilings, Partially Furnished
    • Flooring: Concrete
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,311 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Other
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Stone, Wrap Around
    • Fencing: Masonry
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Canyon, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
    Lot
    • Size: 0.45 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Guest House
    • Parcel number: 510270004
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1929

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Unknown

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Araby
    Location
    • Region: Palm Springs

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $477/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $625,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,279
    • Date on market: 9/7/2022
    • Listing terms: Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/28/2026Listing removed$1,375,000$1,049/sqft
    Source: CLAW #26646801PS Report a problem
    3/11/2026Price change$1,375,000-8.3%$1,049/sqft
    Source: CLAW #26646801PS Report a problem
    2/4/2026Listed for sale$1,500,000+140%$1,144/sqft
    Source: CLAW #26646801PS Report a problem
    5/6/2025Listing removed$8,300$6/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #TR25032159 Report a problem
    2/13/2025Listed for rent$8,300$6/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #TR25032159 Report a problem
    9/16/2024Sold$625,000-3.7%$477/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #219083971DA Report a problem
    6/17/2024Contingent$649,000$495/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem
    6/3/2024Listed for sale$649,000$495/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem
    5/20/2024Contingent$649,000$495/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem
    4/15/2024Price change$649,000-13.4%$495/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem
    1/15/2024Price change$749,000-6.3%$571/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem
    7/28/2023Price change$799,000-5.9%$609/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem
    4/27/2023Price change$849,000-22.8%$648/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem
    9/7/2022Listed for sale$1,100,000$839/sqft
    Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #219083971 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,279 -2.6%$625,000 +2.1%
    2024$7,469 -1.9%$612,000 +2%
    2023$7,614 +331.8%$600,000 +324.2%
    2022$1,764 +2.2%$141,431 +2%
    2021$1,726 -3.1%$138,659 +1%
    2020$1,780 +10.2%$137,238 +2%
    2019$1,615 -3.2%$134,548 +2%
    2018$1,669 +1.6%$131,911 +2%
    2017$1,642 $129,325 +2%
    2016$1,642 +7.3%$126,790 +1.5%
    2015$1,531 +0.8%$124,887 +2%
    2014$1,519 $122,443 +0.5%
    2013-- $121,893 +2%
    2012-- $119,504 +2%
    2011-- $117,162 +0.8%
    2010-- $116,288 -0.2%
    2009-- $116,566 +2%
    2008-- $114,282 +2%
    2007-- $112,042 +2%
    2006-- $109,846 +2%
    2005-- $107,693 +3.9%
    2003-- $103,650 +2%
    2002-- $101,618 +2%
    2001$1,141 +2.5%$99,626 +2%
    2000$1,113 $97,673
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    Neighborhood: Araby Cove

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