$2,100,000
OPEN SUN 10AM - 12PM

Estimated payment $12,719/month

Total Views 5
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,696 Sq Ft
$568 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Den
  • Palm Desert High School Rated A
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

Discover The Pinkley House - An Icon of Mid-Century Design, Reimagined for Today. In the heart of South Palm Desert, just moments from El Paseo's high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment, sits a meticulously restored mid-century modern estate of rare significance. Designed in 1961 by renowned architect John Outcault for celebrated author and newspaperman Virgil Pinkley, this 3,696 sq ft residence, affectionately known as The Pinkley House, is both a preserved architectural treasure and a refined modern home. Set on over half an acre, the 4-bedroom, 3-bath property has undergone a complete restoration, with updated systems throughout and every detail thoughtfully considered. The gourmet chef's kitchen features custom walnut cabinetry, commercial-grade appliances, a breakfast nook, breakfast bar, and a generous passthrough from the formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. The expansive primary suite boasts a newly redesigned walk-in closet, exceptional scale, and direct access to private patios. One of the guest baths retains its original 1960's tile, expertly restored as a nod to the home's heritage. The living and dining areas are anchored by soaring redwood ceilings and a striking native stone fireplace. Multiple doors connect the interiors to secluded courtyards and lush patios, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The north-facing back of the home is a wall of glass the entire length of the house, framing views of the resort-style backyard with mature landscaping, landscape lighting, and the LED-lit saltwater pool. Outdoors, enjoy multiple entertaining spaces including an outdoor kitchen, fire pit seating area, outdoor shower, and the pool with removable safety fence and gate. Native stone accents on the exterior and the original front door with period hardware further honor the home's mid-century roots. Featured on Modernism Week's Signature Home Tour in 2018, The Pinkley House is a rare opportunity to own a celebrated piece of Palm Desert's architectural history, lovingly restored for the next generation.

Listing Agent

Brandi Pratt

Real Brokerage Technologies License #01968872 Listed on: 09/16/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Sprinkler System

Interior Spaces

  • 3,696 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Walk-In Pantry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Lights

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Service Entrance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 630043012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,549

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached/Detached: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Building Number Of Stories: 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 568.18
  • View Type: Mountain(s)
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Listing I D: 219135428
  • Listing Member Address: 8030 La Mesa Blvd., #502, La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Listing Office Address: 8030 La Mesa Blvd., #502, La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Land Type: Fee
  • Subdivision: Not Applicable
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Fireplace Features: Gas & Wood
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3696.00

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Accessories: Safety Fence, Safety Gate
  • Pool Construction: In Ground
  • Pool Description: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
  • Pool Location: Private
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener, Driveway
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Total Uncovered Assigned Spaces: 6.00

Utilities

  • Cooling Type: Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Security: Exterior Security Lights, Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In, Connected and Paid

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 630043012
  • Irrigation: Drip System, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size: 21780.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Land Lease Type: Fee Simple
  • Short Term Rentals: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $19,549 $1,564,509 $469,921 $1,094,588
2023 $19,549 $1,503,759 $451,674 $1,052,085
2022 $18,672 $1,474,274 $442,818 $1,031,456
2021 $18,255 $1,445,368 $434,136 $1,011,232
2020 $17,914 $1,430,549 $429,685 $1,000,864
2019 $17,573 $1,402,500 $421,260 $981,240
2018 $9,822 $763,980 $229,194 $534,786
2017 $5,425 $403,999 $100,992 $303,007
2016 $5,290 $396,078 $99,012 $297,066
2015 $5,291 $390,130 $97,526 $292,604
2014 $5,000 $382,489 $95,616 $286,873
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2025 09/16/25 For Sale $2,100,000 +52.7% $568 / Sq Ft
04/17/2018 04/17/18 Sold $1,375,000 -5.1% $372 / Sq Ft
04/07/2018 04/07/18 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Price Changed $1,449,000 -3.3% $392 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Price Changed $1,499,000 -6.0% $406 / Sq Ft
02/21/2018 02/21/18 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $432 / Sq Ft
Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,375,000 Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $749,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed $299,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $40,925 Unknown
Previous Owner $49,340 Unknown
Previous Owner $600,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $510,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $481,250 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $235,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: California Desert Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 219135428

California Desert Association of REALTORS®

APN: 630-043-012