Glorious Spanish Hacienda on over one acre in prime Movie Colony. A playground of the Stars Hideaway crafted in 1925 for film star/comedian Harold Lloyd. Numerous hand carved and hand painted doors/cabinets and massive beams of pure beauty. Turreted entry tower opens to a grand reception/ballroom and art gallery. The vaulted-beamed living room is a sprawling conversation lounge with fireplace and French doors. Massive thick walls and Saltillo floors offer cooling insulation. A jaw-dropping family room with fireplace lends another comfortable retreat. The Chefs eat in Kitchen with center island has fireplace too. The grand dining room is perfection for elegant entertaining. Spiral staircase leads to a sub-terranean 1000 bottle wine cellar and tasting lounge. Expansive dual owners suites with dual baths, steam shower and dressing areas. Main house also has a third BR guest suite. The South guest house (1936) has a central living room, built in entertainment with kitchenette plus TWO separated bedroom suites each with fireplace and dual vanity. The second guest house (2004) has vaulted ceilings, spacious great room/bedroom with walk-in closet and dual vanity bath. Plus, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The rear yard has covered veranda, bold west facing mountain views and pool/spa/firepit. The wet bar service kiosk has gas cooktop, ice trough and BBQ grill. Manicured, well landscaped walled and gated grounds have mature trees and privacy. Value priced at $712 s.f.
Sold for $4,850,000
Listed by: Bennion Deville Homes • Jim Schwietz • Contact: 760-325-7827
Bought with: BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
$4,850,000
899 N Avenida Palmas, Palm Springs, CA 92262
5beds
7,006sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
1.02 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$692/sqft
$2,819 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Jim Schwietz DRE #01229074 760-325-7827,
Bennion Deville Homes
Bought with:
Alex Dethier, DRE #01926911
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219092999PS
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Great Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Retreat, Wine Cellar, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Linen Closet, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Remodeled, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Dressing Area, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Guest Accommodations, Kitchen, Living Room, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,006 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fire Pit
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, In Ground, Private
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pool
Lot
- Size: 1.02 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 507163009
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Combination, Slab
- Roof: Clay,Rolled/Hot Mop,Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Security: Fire Detection System, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
- Subdivision: Movie Colony
Location
- Region: Palm Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $692/sqft
- Date on market: 4/1/2023
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: Property has Vacation Rental & Event Rental Licenses.Sewer line redone in 2018
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2023 | Pending sale | $4,995,000+3%$713/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $4,850,000-2.9%$692/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Contingent | $4,995,000$713/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Price change | $4,995,000-9.1%$713/sqft |
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| 4/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000$784/sqft |
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| 4/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000$784/sqft |
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| 2/1/2022 | Pending sale | $5,495,000$784/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Contingent | $5,495,000$784/sqft |
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| 1/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,495,000+104.7%$784/sqft |
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| 1/25/2017 | Sold | $2,685,000-15.6%$383/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #16182188 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2016 | Pending sale | $3,180,000$454/sqft |
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| 11/23/2016 | Listed for sale | $3,180,000-3.3%$454/sqft |
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| 6/1/2016 | Listing removed | $3,290,000$470/sqft |
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| 11/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,290,000-17.3%$470/sqft |
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| 6/1/2015 | Listing removed | $3,980,000$568/sqft |
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| 10/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $3,980,000+135.9%$568/sqft |
Source: Prudential California Realty #14803465PS Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2003 | Sold | $1,687,500$241/sqft |
Source: Greater Palm Springs Realtors #41151410 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: The Movie Colony
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