$2,650,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,659 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$997 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Garage Cooled
  • Filtered Pool
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Palm Springs High School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Auto Driveway Gate

About This Home

As of May 2025

Step into a rare jewel of Palm Springs history the best value in Vista Las Palmas awaits! This isn't just a home; it's a legacy, one of the original model homes envisioned by architectural icons William Krisel and Dan Palmer for the Alexander Construction Company in 1957. Known as Model C-1, the Bermuda-Stepped-Roof with its striking Porte Cochere carport, this masterpiece reigns supreme on a coveted oversized corner lot the largest offering of the original model homes, featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms radiating timeless mid-century swagger. Reimagined from the ground up by Desert Avant Gard Design, one of the premier mid-century design teams, every detail honors Krisel's visionary blueprint. The sellers even consulted the legend himself documentation in hand ensuring this home's soul remains as authentic as its style is breathtaking. Modern upgrades include all-new electrical systems, updated electric panels, and comprehensive copper plumbing throughout, ensuring both safety and reliability. Picture yourself commanding the spotlight at the jaw-dropping 15-foot quartzite center island, the heart of a true chef's dream kitchen. This culinary haven boasts top-tier Thermador professional appliances, double dishwashers and multiple ovens (convection, air-fry, steam, and microwave), all Wi-Fi-enabled for effortless control from your smartphone. Every inch sparkles with high-end fixtures and fittings, blending retro cool with modern luxury. Beyond the walls, the backyard unfolds as your private desert sanctuary anchored by a shimmering saltwater pool and spa, elevated by two flickering fire pits, and wrapped in fresh, low-maintenance landscaping with pet-friendly astroturf and owned solar for guilt-free, low-cost living. This is more than a home it's the ultimate Palm Springs lifestyle, an entertainer's paradise where rugged mountains meet swaying palms, and every sunset feels like a curated event. Your mid-century modern dream is calling.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Toohey

Pinnacle Realty Advisors License #01260508 Listed on: 03/22/2025

Co-Listed By

Kristina Voelk

Pinnacle Realty Advisors License #01897554

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Jordan

Bennion Deville Homes License #1726623T

Bennion Deville Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,570

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Gated Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R1C

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Garage Cooled
  • Porte-Cochere
  • Converted Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Circular Driveway
  • Auto Driveway Gate

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Interior Block Wall
  • Concrete Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,659 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Dry Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Porcelain Tile

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bidet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Security Lights
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Permits For Spa
  • Permits for Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Conditioner
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 505-094-003

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Alexander Construction Company
  • Bermuda Stepped Roof

Amenities

  • Service Entrance

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,570

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Mid-Century
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks: Discover a piece of Palm Springs history and the BEST value in Vista Las Palmas! This original 1957 Model C-1 home by architects William Krisel and Dan Palmer for the Alexander Construction Company. This mid-century gem, set on an expansive corner lot, offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Meticulously reimagined and highly upgraded by Desert Avant-Gard Design, every detail honors Krisel's vision. Consultations with Krisel himself ensure authenticity. Modern upgrades include new electrical systems, updated panels, and comprehensive copper plumbing for safety and reliability. The chef's kitchen features a 15-foot quartzite island and Thermador professional appliances: double dishwashers and multiple ovens (convection, air-fry, steam, microwave), all Wi-Fi-enabled for seamless control. High-end fixtures blend retro charm with modern luxury. Outside, a private desert oasis awaits: a saltwater pool and spa, two fire pits, low-maintenance landscaping with pet-friendly astroturf, and owned solar panels for eco-friendly living. This home embodies the Palm Springs lifestyle an entertainer's paradise where the rugged mountains meet swaying palms, and each sunset feels curated. Your mid-century modern dream awaits.
  • Builder Model Name: Bermuda-Stepped-Roof
  • Builder Name: Alexander Construction Company
  • Builders Tract Code: 5920
  • Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
  • Living Area: 2659
  • Lot Acreage: 0.3500
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Probate: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Builders Tract Name: Vista Las Palmas
  • Number Of Photos: 55
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Block Walls, Common Walls, Dry Bar, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Open Floor Plan, Pre-wired for high speed Data, Pre-wired for surround sound, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Bar, Drywall Walls
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Great Room
  • Flooring: Porcelain
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric, Gas/Electric Range, Oven-Electric, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Microwave, Gas Grill, Double Oven, Electric, Convection Oven, Built-Ins, Built-In And Free Standing, Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 0
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Vanity(s), Low Flow Shower(s), Low Flow Toilet(s), Remodeled, Shower Stall, Under Vanity Lighting
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Eating Areas: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Skylight(s), Remodeled, Island, Gourmet Kitchen
  • Laundry: Room
  • Maids Room: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Den: 0
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Alarm System, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Or Electric Dryer Hookup, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Water Conditioner, Water Filter, Water Purifier, Water Line to Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Freezer, Cable, Built-Ins, Hood Fan
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 996.62
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylights

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Construction: Hard Coat
  • Other Features: Full Copper Plumbing, Energy Efficient, Sliding Glass Doors, Slab
  • Other Structures: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fence: Block
  • Patio: Concrete Slab, Covered, Patio Open, Slab
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Filtered, Heated, Heated And Filtered, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Permits, Salt/Saline, Private
  • Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete, Foam
  • Spa: Gunite, Heated, Heated with Gas, In Ground, Permits
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • View: Mountains, Pool
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Other Spaces: 6
  • Covered Parking: 4
  • Parking Garage: Porte-Cochere, Garage Is Detached, Garage - 2 Car, Driveway - Concrete, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Air Conditioned Garage, Auto Driveway Gate, Circular Driveway, Converted Garage, Carport Attached, Covered Parking, Driveway Gate, Gated
  • Total Parking: 10

Utilities

  • TV Svcs: TV Satellite Dish - Leased, Cable TV
  • Volt 220: In Kitchen, In Garage, In Laundry
  • Water Heater: Tankless
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central, Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Fireplace, Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Security: Gated, Smoke Detector, Prewired for alarm system, Exterior Security Lights, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer: In Connected and Paid
  • Water: Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: Palm Springs Unified

Lot Info

  • Model Code: C
  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System, Sprinkler Timer, Drip System, Front, Rear, Side
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 505-094-003
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Curbs, Exterior Security Lights, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Lot-Level/Flat, Utilities Underground, Yard, Lawn
  • Lot Location: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 15246

Rental Info

  • Land Lease Type: Fee

MLS Schools

  • School District: Palm Springs Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Petrucci James L and Petrucci Deborah A
Bought by
James L & Deborah A Petrucci Family Trust and Petrucci
Seller's Agent
Debbie Toohey
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Jordan
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Views
109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.80%
Original Mortgage
$1,065,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,063,650
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,556,515

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2025
Closed on
Apr 12, 2025
Sold by
Manuel Dejesus Frausto Living Trust and Frausto Manuel Dejesus
Bought by
Petrucci James L and Petrucci Deborah A
Seller's Agent
Debbie Toohey
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Jordan
Bennion Deville Homes
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Views
109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,065,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,063,650
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,556,515

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2023
Sold by
Hyman Howard L and Hyman Lisa L
Bought by
Frausto Manuel Dejesus Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,470,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2012
Closed on
Jul 26, 2012
Sold by
Frausto Manuel De Jesus
Bought by
Hyman Howard L and Hyman Lisa L
Seller's Agent
Brady Sandahl
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
Buyer's Agent
Renee Bohm
HomeSmart Professionals
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,198,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$96,500
-7.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.24%
Original Mortgage
$958,800
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2012
Closed on
Feb 8, 2012
Sold by
H I Investments Ltd
Bought by
Frausto Manuel De Jesus
Seller's Agent
Louise Hampton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Brady Sandahl
Keller Williams Luxury Homes
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-4.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
231.92%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $2,650,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $2,450,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,198,500 First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $650,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,065,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,470,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,005,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $958,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $2,650,000 0.0% $997 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2025 03/22/25 For Sale $2,650,000 +121.1% $997 / Sq Ft
08/27/2012 08/27/12 Sold $1,198,500 -7.5% $470 / Sq Ft
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2012 06/19/12 For Sale $1,295,000 +99.2% $508 / Sq Ft
02/22/2012 02/22/12 Sold $650,000 -4.3% $279 / Sq Ft
02/09/2012 02/09/12 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2012 02/03/12 For Sale $679,000 -- $291 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $30,570 $4,952,304 $145,656 $4,806,648
2023 $30,570 $1,436,301 $532,619 $903,682
2022 $18,452 $1,408,139 $522,176 $885,963
2021 $18,074 $1,380,530 $511,938 $868,592
2020 $17,249 $1,366,375 $506,689 $859,686
2019 $16,948 $1,339,584 $496,754 $842,830
2018 $16,627 $1,313,318 $487,014 $826,304
2017 $16,381 $1,287,567 $477,465 $810,102
2016 $15,895 $1,262,321 $468,103 $794,218
2015 $15,288 $1,243,362 $461,073 $782,289
2014 $15,142 $1,219,009 $452,043 $766,966
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25514027PS

The MLS

APN: 505-094-003