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About Palm Springs

AN OVERVIEW OF PALM SPRINGS
Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, the beautiful desert resort city of Palm Springs is an international destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts, Mid-Century architectural admirers, and fans of the glamour of Golden Era Hollywood. Palm Springs is located approximately 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 140 miles northeast of San Diego, making it an ideal distance for Southern California residents to escape for a quick getaway weekend or the perfect locale for a second home.

The ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians turned Old Hollywood retreat; Palm Springs offers the opportunity to enjoy a unique slice of Southern California history, with sunny skies guaranteed almost daily. With an average of 350 days of sunshine and less than 5 inches of rainfall annually, Palm Springs is the ultimate location for sun lovers who enjoy a dry, arid climate. Palm Springs lies on the western boundary of the Coachella Valley, welcoming the 2.5 – 3.5 million tourists that visit the desert resort cities annually.

THINGS TO DO AROUND PALM SPRINGS
Palm Springs residents and visitors alike can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding in the Indian Canyons; take jeep tours of the Palm Springs Wind Farm or nearby Joshua Tree National Park, or take a ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for year-round outdoor adventures. Of course, another option is the Coachella Valleys favorite past-time, GOLF. Palm Springs is one of the most sought-after destinations for golf with over 100 private and public courses available throughout the Coachella Valley, including the famed ODonnell Golf Club, the oldest course in the desert. For indoor entertainment, experience the stimulating exhibits at the Palm Springs Art Museum, meander through the designer, boutique shops of the Palm Springs Uptown Design District, or enjoy the scents and tastes of the various unique cafes and restaurants in the downtown village area, host to the ever-popular, weekly Palm Springs Village Fest.

MID-CENTURY MODERN MECCA
Architecture lovers travel from around the globe every year to the Coachella Valley to see the unparalleled wealth of Mid-Century architecture, particularly for the annual Palm Springs Modernism Week. Examples of the work of noted designers and famed architects such as William Cody, Edward H. Fickett, Albert Frey, A. Quincy Jones, William Krisel, John Lautner, Richard Neutra, Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Williams, and Paul Williams, among others, can be seen throughout the Palm Springs area. Visitors to Palm Springs can see tours of these glorious structures of Mid-Century design year-round given by the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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Introducing an exceptional commercial development opportunity in the heart of the desert's most celebrated destination. Spanning 10.08 acres, this premier Palm Springs parcel, once home to the legendary Racquet Club of Palm Springs, combines scale, presence, and possibility, an increasingly rare offering within one of California's most sought-after luxury markets.Beautifully positioned in North Palm Springs, the property showcases impressive frontage, dramatic mountain views, and effortless connectivity to downtown, world-class resorts, golf, and the region's finest dining and retail. Its flat, expansive terrain and flexible commercial zoning create a compelling canvas for a landmark vision, whether a boutique resort enclave, luxury wellness retreat, curated mixed-use concept, or sophisticated residential development.A property of this caliber is seldom available. For the developer or investor seeking a distinctive opportunity in Palm Springs, this offering stands apart, poised for a visionary project deserving of its remarkable setting.

$16,000,000 Active

2743 Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, California

5.8 Acres

Listed by: David DeSantis, DRE #02079167 from Desert Sotheby's International Realty

Presenting Villa Paradiso, a legendary 4-acre Gated Estate located in a secured setting within Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs' most legendary residential enclave. Originally built in 1928, featuring a significant guest house eventually built for Cary Grant, who later coined the estate's historic name. This Spanish Revival compound with Hollywood pedigree has preserved its original architectural integrity and period character. One of the largest residential lots ever offered in Palm Springs, the compound includes four separate residences positioned across park-like grounds featuring 200 mature palm trees, citrus groves, unrivaled and uninterrupted panoramic views of Mt. San Jacinto, and expanse found nowhere else in Old Las Palmas. The home is enclosed by hand-crafted stone walls and crowned with rolling grass- vistas that includes a classical and sculptured water fountain, verdant lined pathways connecting guest homes, and multiple guest and service access points. The central architectural feature of the estate is the 7,500 sq ft main home highlighted by an Italian rotunda with hand-painted ceilings that connect two wings totaling four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a formal two-story foyer, grand corridor, parlor bar, executive office, and professional kitchen. Additional amenities include a climate-controlled four-car garage and a formal motor court. The scale of the lot, multiple residences, and preserved historic design create a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a one-of-a kind estate compound in the penultimate Palm Springs location. Note: Seller requires 30 day leaseback to remove estate contents.

$12,680,000 Active

457 W Hermosa Place Palm Springs, California

8 Beds 14 Baths 15,000 SqFt 3.96 Acres

Listed by: Ernie Carswell, DRE #01111566 from Sotheby's International Realty

Kaptur Plaza has become an Iconic Palm Springs landmark, restored completely in 2018 including all mechanicals, plumbing, electric and new roofs. A featured destination on the Historic Register for award winning design and architecture by renowned Mid-Century architect, Hugh Kaptur. Mills act in place reducing the annual property taxes significantly. 2 parcels with approx. 32,000 sf of interior space and 145,926 sf of FEE SIMPLE land in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Thes prime 3.35 Acres of Fee Simple land strategically located in Section 14 has an exceptional land value along the Tahquitz Corridor. Zoning allows mixed uses: office, retail and, Medical. Featured Tenants include Koffi (their #1 Store / Location in the Valley!), Revive Wellness, V Wine Lounge and on-site professional property management by Realty Trust, Asset Management, a leader in Real Estate sales and commercial leasing. Fully leased, constantly high occupancy rates and diversified uses offering / including Executive Suites with receptionist and shared amenities. New Construction planned to start in 2027 behind Kaptur Plaza by Nexus Development. This exceptional development will greatly enhance the location with high rise condominiums, and a Luxury Hotel (see attachment). Please do not disturb our tenants. Financials available to pre-qualified buyers.

$11,000,000 Active

600 750 Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, California

3.35 Acres

Listed by: Scott Timberlake, DRE #01257645 from Realty Trust

$Fondly known as the William Holden Estate this is a Rare opportunity to own one of the very best Mid-Century modern homes in all of Palm Springs and the surrounding desert. With a rich Provenance the home was constructed by master builder Joe Pawling in 1955 and brilliantly modernized in recent years while staying true to the era. Hollywood alure abounds with such notables as Holden, Powers, Hepburn, and Hedren all calling this home through the years. The photos tell the story and there is a detail sheet attached to this listing. A must see during Modernism Week, tours sell out in advance. Events with upwards of 800 people have supported national and local politicians and charities. This trophy home is only for the most discerning buyer, no disappointments. Now listed as a historical property, taxes are a fraction of the norm.$