A masterfully preserved original William Krisel, reinvented for longevity.Mountain views. Detached casita. Architectural-grade materials and finishes.The Racquet Club Road Reconfiguration Project reduced the roadway from four travel lanes to one in each direction, with a designated bike lane on each side. A major improvement for homeowners with Racquet Club Road addresses.438 is completely renovated with a custom steel roof and new plumbing, electrical, gas, and insulation.Thoughtfully designed clerestory windows frame San Jacinto Mountain views. Every wall, floor, and ceiling refinished. Caesarstone countertops and a bi-level kitchen island. Exposed wood and beam ceilings. Polished concrete floors. A home improved with intent to last.Detached pool house/casita with a floor-to-ceiling wall of glass showcasing mountain views.The backyard was reimagined for entertaining and everyday living. Two outdoor showers. Massive sunken fire pit lounge. Putting green. Industrial-grade steel trellis covering the bar, BBQ, and outdoor dining area. Integrated seating, tanning decks, shaded hammocks... and a grassy knoll.A two-year renovation focused on quality, longevity, and preserving the integrity of Krisel's original design. Featured on the 2015 Palm Springs Modernism Week home tour.Schedule to see it in person today.
For sale
Listed by: Compass • Jacob Johnson • 760-668-8853
$1,248,000
438 E Racquet Club Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
4beds
1,533sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.27 Acres Lot
$1,176,800 Zestimate®
$814/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached casitaPutting greenMountain viewsArchitectural-grade materials and finishesGrassy knollTanning decksCaesarstone countertops
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Jacob Johnson DRE #02050943 760-668-8853,
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219154702PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Quarters, Living Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,533 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Spa features: In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Block,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 501061034
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Lights
- Subdivision: Racquet Club East
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $814/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $374,840
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,176,800
$1.12M - $1.24M
$4,030/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,248,000-0.2%$814/sqft |
Source:  Greater Palm Springs Realtors #219154702 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listing removed | $1,250,000$815/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #25493711PS Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Price change | $1,250,000-16.4%$815/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25493711PS Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+424.6%$975/sqft |
Source: CLAW #25493711PS Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2012 | Sold | $285,000-3.4%$186/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #41447479 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $295,000-28.9%$192/sqft |
Source: Scott Lyle REALTORS #41447479 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2004 | Sold | $415,000+118.4%$271/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #41185085 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2001 | Sold | $190,000+58.3%$124/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #4906989 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2000 | Sold | $120,000+46.3%$78/sqft |
Source: CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #4903764 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/1994 | Sold | $82,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $374,840 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,531 -2.5% | $367,491 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,649 -1.8% | $360,286 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,734 -0.1% | $353,223 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,739 +2% | $346,298 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,646 +4.6% | $339,509 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,444 +1.7% | $336,029 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,369 +1.9% | $329,441 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,289 +1.5% | $322,982 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,227 | $316,650 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,227 +7.4% | $310,442 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,937 +5.9% | $305,781 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $3,718 | $286,293 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $285,000 -14.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $333,000 +16.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $286,000 +7.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $265,000 -22.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $340,000 -14.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $396,000 -8.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $431,765 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $423,300 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $415,000 +88.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $220,320 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $216,000 +76.5% |
| 2001 | $1,523 +41% | $122,400 +35% |
| 2000 | $1,080 | $90,677 |
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Neighborhood: Racquet Club Estates
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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