Seller's Agent in 2025
Alex Dethier
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
(760) 808-3300
9 in this area
268 Total Sales
290 E Simms Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262
Racquet Club Estates Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,532
Sq Ft
10,019
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Mountain View
- Den
- Palm Springs High School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of April 2025Introducing Steel House Number 1, a mid-century modern masterpiece by architects Donald Wexler and Richard Harrison. Built in the early 1960s by the Alexander Construction Company, this historic home is one of only seven steel houses and one of just two featuring the signature folded-plate roofline that defines its iconic aesthetic. Located in Palm Springs' Racquet Club Road Estates, this home was part of an ambitious plan to create low-maintenance, prefabricated steel houses designed to withstand desert conditions resisting warping, pests, earthquakes, and fire. Sixty years on, the steel framing remains structurally sound, testifying to its innovative construction.In 2014, Wexler himself was consulted during the tasteful restoration. Iconic features like eight-foot glass panels, sliding doors, and clerestory windows have been preserved, offering remarkable mountain views and visual interest throughout. Inside, an open floor plan features formal living and dining areas, a den overlooking a private backyard with a heated saltwater boomerang-shaped pool, and an open kitchen ideal for entertaining. The home boasts two spacious bedrooms, perfect for hosting guests, both offering mountain views and direct outdoor access. The main bedroom includes an en-suite bath, while the guest room provides comfort and privacy for visitors. Abundant indoor/outdoor living spaces allow you to fully enjoy the desert climate. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors seamlessly blend the interior with outdoor patios, perfect for relaxation and social gatherings. Situated in vibrant Palm Springs, this home offers both tranquillity and adventure, with world-class amenities moments away. Steel House Number 1 is a rare opportunity to own a desert gem, a testament to visionary architecture awaiting its next chapter.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group License #01926911 Listed on: 04/07/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Pope-Innes
eXp Realty of California Inc License #02245463
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100x100
- Property is zoned R1
Property Views
- Mountain
- Pool
Home Design
- Metal Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,532 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Den
- Tile Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Detached Carport Space
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Saltwater Pool
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 501-031-012
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Dupuis Ronald J
Bought by
Lorentz Chad A and Lorentz Wendy J
Seller's Agent
Alex Dethier
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Pope-Innes
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$285,000
-19.06%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,028
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.70%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Outstanding Balance
$875,478
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$319,494
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Jan 10, 2022
Sold by
Manly Family Trust
Bought by
Dupuis Ronald
Seller's Agent
Jeff Blacker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dane Kealoha
Windermere Homes & Estates
List Price
$1,775,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-9.86%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.36%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 1, 2013
Closed on
Apr 6, 2013
Sold by
Canarutto Allen M
Bought by
Manly John C
Seller's Agent
Paul Kaplan
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
Buyer's Agent
Jacquelyn Storm
Argent Partners, Inc.
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.64%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.33%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 1996
Sold by
Bateman Barbara C
Bought by
Canarutto Allen M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,210,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,600,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $625,000 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $880,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2025 04/07/25 | Sold | $1,210,000 | 0.0% | $790 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | Off Market | $1,210,000 | -- | -- | |
| 02/02/2025 02/02/25 | Price Changed | $1,275,000 | -14.7% | $832 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/23/2024 11/23/24 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | +23.6% | $976 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/15/2024 11/15/24 | Off Market | $1,210,000 | -- | -- | |
| 09/26/2024 09/26/24 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | -6.6% | $976 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/24/2022 01/24/22 | Sold | $1,600,000 | -9.9% | $1,044 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/05/2022 01/05/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/08/2021 10/08/21 | For Sale | $1,775,000 | 0.0% | $1,159 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/22/2016 02/22/16 | Rented | $2,400 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 02/10/2016 02/10/16 | Price Changed | $2,400 | -20.0% | $2 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/08/2015 12/08/15 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 04/22/2013 04/22/13 | Sold | $625,000 | -0.6% | $408 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/04/2013 04/04/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/01/2013 04/01/13 | For Sale | $629,000 | -- | $411 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,401 | $343,122 | $120,000 | $223,122 |
| 2023 | $4,401 | $395,842 | $100,000 | $295,842 |
| 2022 | $9,633 | $725,240 | $216,989 | $508,251 |
| 2021 | $9,438 | $711,021 | $212,735 | $498,286 |
| 2020 | $9,014 | $703,731 | $210,554 | $493,177 |
| 2019 | $8,858 | $689,933 | $206,426 | $483,507 |
| 2018 | $8,692 | $676,406 | $202,379 | $474,027 |
| 2017 | $8,564 | $663,144 | $198,411 | $464,733 |
| 2016 | $8,313 | $650,142 | $194,521 | $455,621 |
| 2015 | $7,988 | $640,378 | $191,600 | $448,778 |
| 2014 | $8,125 | $627,836 | $187,848 | $439,988 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Alex Dethier
-
Sara Swanson
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Sara Swanson
BD Homes-The Paul Kaplan Group
(760) 399-0706
5 in this area
74 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jennifer Pope-Innes
eXp Realty of California Inc
-
Jeff Blacker
Seller's Agent in 2022
Jeff Blacker
Compass
(760) 408-5075
1 in this area
110 Total Sales
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Dane Kealoha
Windermere Homes & Estates
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2016
Jacquelyn Storm
Argent Partners, Inc.
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 24-445287
APN: 501-031-012
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